Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 243

Tess noticed Hamilton was unusually enthusiastic.

Back in the days at Ivy Gemstone, the sight of Hamilton would send shivers down her spine, but now that she was out, she felt less intimidated by him. "Mr. Fowler, are you waiting for someone here?"

Hamilton let out a dry laugh, his gaze settling on Natalia.

"Yes, waiting for someone."

Tess added, "Then you keep waiting, I'll head out with the boss."

But Hamilton suddenly spoke up.

"Hold on a second."

Natalia shot him a warning glance.

Yet, Hamilton merely chuckled.

"Ms. Jenkins, are you folks at NorthSuburb planning to take up that new development project from the government? We could collaborate on that."

Tess blinked in surprise, "Mr. Fowler, you're quite informed. We just had a meeting today to look for partners."

Hamilton kept his unwavering gaze on Natalia.

After a pause, Natalia didn't say much more.

"Let's talk."

Then, she turned to Tess, "You go ahead, Tess."

Tess nodded, "Alright then, I'll be off. Boss, Mr. Fowler, see you."

It wasn't until Tess had left that Natalia gave Hamilton a stern look.

Hamilton just laughed, "I was just trying to save you a few steps, you know?"

Natalia didn't respond, simply getting into the car.

As Hamilton helped her with the seatbelt, his eyes inadvertently fell on her lips.

Natalia, realizing his intentions, quickly pushed him away.

in front of my company. If you don't want rumors flying around tomorrow,

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

you really that scared of what people might

you've never been the subject of gossip and rumors, so you'll never understand why I'm hesitant."

ladder' and failed, even though she was the passive one in this relationship. Hamilton felt a pang of guilt. He had never really considered these things, always acting without restraint, forgetting that Natalia

rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton

promised, then defensively added, "But the reason I'm so public is that I'm sure we'll end up together. Don't you

doubted her

take the first step, and he'd handle the rest, it seemed troubles always found

saying much more, she just looked at him, "How's

"All good. Need

hand and placed it

recent injury, Natalia would have wanted

her hand back, she scolded, "Get straight back to the hospital after

"Yes, ma'am.

a restaurant in advance. Considering Hamilton's condition, Natalia chose a place known for its healing

unique design, with lantern-lit corridors and an antique

up and flowers blooming, they chose

like it

had a soft spot for anything classical, probably influenced

let's come

Hamilton spoke,

not far

expression darkened, but before he

coincidence

said hello, now

she even came to learn about healing cuisine." Without waiting, Anita pulled Delilah to sit down, then

here. Let me introduce myself, I'm Hamilton's sister, Anita, and this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah. Delilah didn't wait for Anita to finish, "We've met, haven't we,

looked surprised, "Where have you

the hospital," Delilah said, extending

to see you

Natalia could respond, Hamilton

go shaking hands with just anyone; you'll have to wash them

how can you say that!" Anita

stern as he looked at

need to ask you to

effort Delilah

cut off as Delilah stood

further. We were