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.

If you

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

of what people might say about

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

tried to 'climb the social ladder' and failed, even though she was the passive

Natalia had faced made Hamilton feel

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

her

do was take the first step, and he'd

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

grinned, "All good. Need

Natalia's hand and placed it on

would have wanted

she scolded, "Get straight back to the

laughed, "Yes, ma'am.

condition, Natalia chose a place known for its healing

with lantern-lit corridors and an antique

and flowers blooming, they chose

like it

a soft spot for

come here more

Hamilton spoke, they heard

they saw Anita standing not far

he

a coincidence seeing you

coldly, "You've said hello,

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

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

surprised, "Where have you

said,

nice to see you

Hamilton

go shaking hands with just anyone;

how can you say that!" Anita was instantly

stern as he looked at

need to ask

why can't you see the effort Delilah is putting in for

cut off as Delilah stood up, pulling

not disturb them further. We were intruding