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.

company. If you don't want rumors flying around

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

really that scared of what people might say

and

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

rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton

I'm sure we'll end up together.

doubted her own

said all she needed to do was take the first step, and he'd handle the

she just looked at

"All good. Need a

that, he grabbed Natalia's hand and placed it

would have wanted

back, she scolded, "Get straight back to

laughed, "Yes, ma'am. Whatever

condition, Natalia chose a place known for

with lantern-lit corridors and

the weather warming up and flowers blooming, they

it here?" Hamilton

had a soft spot for anything classical, probably influenced

come here

as Hamilton spoke, they heard someone

standing not far away, with Delilah

darkened, but before he could

coincidence

"You've said hello,

so concerned about your health, she even came

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,

surprised, "Where have

hospital," Delilah said, extending her hand towards

nice to

Natalia could respond, Hamilton took her hand into

go shaking hands with just anyone; you'll have

you say that!"

was stern as he looked at

I need to ask you

can't you see the effort Delilah

was cut off as Delilah

not disturb them further. We were intruding on