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.

still in front of my company. If you

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

of what people might

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

being talked about as someone who tried to 'climb the social ladder' and failed, even though she was the passive one in this relationship. Hamilton felt a pang

the rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton feel even

more careful in the future," he promised, then defensively added, "But the reason I'm so public is that I'm sure we'll end up together. Don't you trust me?" Natalia gazed out the window. It wasn't that she didn't

her

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

saying much more, she just looked at him,

good. Need a

that, he grabbed Natalia's hand and

not for his recent injury, Natalia would have wanted to smack him for being so

straight

"Yes, ma'am. Whatever you

advance. Considering Hamilton's condition, Natalia chose a place known

design, with lantern-lit corridors and an antique

warming up and flowers blooming, they chose a small

you like it here?" Hamilton

had a soft spot for anything

let's come here

as Hamilton spoke, they

standing not far away, with Delilah

but before he could speak,

a coincidence seeing

responded coldly, "You've said hello, now

came to learn about healing cuisine." Without waiting, Anita pulled Delilah

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

said, extending

to see you

respond, Hamilton took her hand

anyone; you'll have

can you say that!" Anita

gaze was stern as he looked at the

I need to ask you to

can't you see the effort Delilah is putting

was cut off as Delilah stood up,

disturb them further. We were intruding