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.

of my company. If you don't want rumors flying around tomorrow,

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

really that scared of what

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

was the passive one in this relationship. Hamilton felt a pang of guilt. He had never really considered these

faced made Hamilton feel even

so public is that I'm sure we'll end up together. Don't you trust me?" Natalia gazed

her own

first step, and he'd handle the rest, it seemed troubles always found

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

"All good.

he grabbed Natalia's hand and placed it on his

would have wanted to smack him for being

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

ma'am.

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

restaurant had a unique design, with lantern-lit

weather warming up and flowers blooming, they chose a small pavilion to

it here?" Hamilton

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

let's come

spoke, they heard

not far

but before he could speak, Anita dragged Delilah

what a coincidence seeing you

said hello, now you

attitude? Delilah here was so concerned about your health, she even came to learn about healing cuisine." Without waiting, Anita

fancy meeting 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

"Where

Delilah said, extending her hand towards

Jenkins, nice to

Hamilton took

anyone; you'll have to

can you say that!"

he looked at the

need to ask you to

the effort Delilah

cut off as Delilah stood up, pulling

further.