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.

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

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

you really that scared of what people

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

want to end up 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 of guilt. He had never really considered these things, always acting without restraint, forgetting that

had faced made Hamilton feel even

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

doubted her own

needed to do was take the first step, and he'd handle the rest, it seemed

she just looked at him, "How's

grinned, "All good. Need a

that, he grabbed Natalia's hand and placed it on his

Natalia would have wanted to smack him

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

"Yes, ma'am. Whatever

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

restaurant had a unique design, with lantern-lit corridors

weather warming up and flowers blooming, they chose a

it here?"

had a soft spot for anything classical, probably influenced by

come here more

as Hamilton spoke,

standing not far away, with Delilah

before he could speak,

a coincidence

responded coldly, "You've said

concerned about your health, she even came to learn about healing cuisine." Without waiting, Anita pulled Delilah to

myself, I'm Hamilton's sister, Anita, and this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah. Delilah didn't wait for Anita to

looked surprised, "Where have you

Delilah said, extending her

nice to see you

Hamilton took

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

say

he looked

to ask

you see the effort Delilah is

was cut off as Delilah stood up, pulling her

further. We were intruding on