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

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

of what people might say about

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

was the passive

rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton

careful in the future," he promised, then defensively added, "But the reason I'm so public is that I'm

her own

to do was take the first step, and he'd handle the rest, it seemed troubles

just looked at him, "How's your recovery

"All good. Need a

Natalia's hand and placed it

injury, Natalia would have wanted to smack him for

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

ma'am. Whatever

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

a unique design, with lantern-lit corridors and an antique

weather warming up and flowers blooming,

like it

a soft spot for anything classical, probably influenced by

come here more

Hamilton spoke,

standing not far away,

he could speak, Anita dragged

coincidence seeing

"You've said hello, now you

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

sister, Anita, and this is Delilah,"

surprised, "Where have you

Delilah said, extending her hand

to

Natalia could respond, Hamilton took

anyone; you'll

can you say that!"

gaze was stern as he looked at

to ask

see the effort Delilah is

was cut off as Delilah stood up, pulling

disturb them further. We were