Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 225

The man, clad in a simple button-down shirt tucked neatly into his slacks, exuded an air of casual elegance. Even in such a setting, he stood out, his demeanor effortlessly superior. Natalia's gaze momentarily lingered on him before she intended to look away.

But the man suddenly looked her way.

Caught off guard, Natalia found herself locked in his gaze.

She awkwardly diverted her eyes.

Hamilton caught her reaction and a smile unwittingly danced on his lips. He glanced at Natalia, then his gaze shifted to Ronin standing beside her.

The smile remained, but a chill crept into his eyes.

He approached Natalia in a few strides.

"Congratulations, Ms. Jenkins."

Natalia nodded uneasily.

"Thank you."

Hamilton chuckled. "Ms. Jenkins, why did you try to avoid me just now?"

Natalia felt a bit guilty under his questioning.

Ronin muttered under his breath, "Because you're not exactly a catch."

Hamilton gave him a cold look, then turned to Natalia, lowering his voice, "Natalia, I've acquired the NorthSuburb property."

Natalia was taken aback.

She looked at Hamilton in shock; the property was crucial to her, but it didn't seem like something Hamilton needed.

What was he up to?

Hamilton smiled. "If Ms. Jenkins is willing, I'd like to offer it as a gift for today."

Natalia's fingers tightened.

She smiled at Hamilton, "Mr. Fowler, I can't accept such a valuable gift."

Hamilton's gaze deepened. "Then which property do you desire? I've acquired a few others you were interested in. Which one would you like?"

Natalia was stunned, turning to look at Ronin, who was equally perplexed.

had been eyeing, how did they suddenly end

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

take me

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton!

Feel free to

seething, "Hamilton, you

however, remained on

you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making

to see her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone, the

I really can't accept this

mingle with other guests, her mind in

at the

Ronin caught her expression.

swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want,

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

causing trouble. President Joyner sent you here to do business, not to

Ronin was fuming.

going to

replied, "Accepting it or not is

Ronin almost exploded with

the opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto

paused, his expression

has quite the competition,"

without responding, placing his drink

natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening

there was someone even more captivating making his

Natalia spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her

was taken aback by the sudden

in dancing with a

pinched his

can't you stop causing

softened,

wanted to

tightened her grip on his hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke,

it's my choice

Group's business, not just

off guard, Natalia

closer, his

or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy, that's

warm against her