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 want

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

are you really that scared of what

of gossip and rumors, so you'll

to end up being talked about as someone who tried 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 without

rumors Natalia had faced made Hamilton

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 together.

her

Hamilton said all she needed to do was take the first step, and

more, she just looked at

grinned, "All good.

he grabbed Natalia's hand

would have

her hand back, she scolded, "Get straight

ma'am. Whatever

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

design, with lantern-lit

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

it here?"

always had a soft spot for anything classical,

let's come

as Hamilton spoke,

far away, with

expression darkened, but before he could speak, Anita dragged

what a coincidence seeing you

"You've said hello, now you

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

and this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah. Delilah didn't wait for Anita to finish, "We've met, haven't we, Ms.

looked surprised, "Where

the hospital," Delilah said, extending

Jenkins, nice to see

Natalia could respond, Hamilton took her

just anyone; you'll

say that!" Anita was

stern as he looked at

I need to ask you to

why can't you see the effort Delilah

Delilah stood up,

not disturb them further. We were intruding