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

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

that scared of

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

social ladder' and failed, even though she was the passive one in this relationship.

the rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton

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

doubted her

said all she needed to do was take the first

looked at

grinned, "All good. Need

Natalia's hand

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

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

laughed, "Yes, ma'am.

hadn't booked a restaurant in advance. Considering Hamilton's condition,

design, with lantern-lit corridors and

blooming, they chose a small

like it

nodded. She'd always had a soft spot for anything classical, probably influenced

come

Hamilton spoke,

far away, with Delilah by her

but before he could speak, Anita

what a coincidence

responded coldly, "You've said hello, now

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

fancy meeting you here. Let me introduce myself, I'm Hamilton's sister, Anita, and this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah.

"Where

hospital," Delilah said, extending her hand towards

to see you

Hamilton took

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

how can you say that!"

stern as he looked at the

to ask you to

the effort Delilah is putting in

off as Delilah

them further. We were