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.

my company. If you don't

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

scared of

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

the social ladder' and failed, even though she was the passive one in this relationship. Hamilton felt a pang of guilt. He had never

the rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton feel even

promised, then defensively added, "But the reason I'm so public is that I'm sure we'll

her

to do was take the first step, and

saying much more, she just looked at

grinned, "All good. Need a

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

have

she scolded, "Get straight back to the hospital

"Yes, ma'am. Whatever

Hamilton's condition, Natalia

restaurant had a unique design, with lantern-lit corridors

flowers blooming, they chose a small pavilion to

like it here?" Hamilton asked

She'd always had a soft spot for anything classical,

come here more

as Hamilton spoke,

far away, with Delilah by

darkened, but before he could

a coincidence

"You've said

came to learn about healing cuisine." Without waiting,

you here. 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, "We've met, haven't we,

"Where have you

the hospital," Delilah said, extending her

to

respond, Hamilton took her

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

can you say

gaze was stern as he looked

need to ask

see the effort Delilah is putting in for

was cut off as Delilah stood up, pulling her

further. We were intruding on