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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

Mr. Joyner take me for someone who jokes about such

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you stoop

Feel free to buy them all if you

was seething, "Hamilton, you think

however, remained

just wanted to give you a gift, Natalia.

to see her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone, the more admirers she attracted he still wanted

I really can't accept

to mingle with other guests, her mind

interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

seriously swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can buy those properties

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

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

Ronin was fuming.

going

with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or not is

her stance, Ronin

dance music began, Hamilton

onto

his expression

like Mr. Fowler has quite the competition," Greysen remarked casually.

him a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on

for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their attractive appearances drawing

someone even more

extended his arm, drawing her

taken aback by the sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's

in dancing with a

pinched his

you stop causing

gaze softened,

just wanted to

silent moment passing before she spoke, "You don't have to do

"Indeed, it's my choice

not just me personally. You don't have to go this far." Hamilton's gaze was tender. "So, you're

guard, Natalia

leaned closer, his

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

warm against