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

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

that scared of what people might say

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

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

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. Don't you trust me?"

her own

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

much more, she just looked at him, "How's

grinned, "All good.

hand and

would have wanted

her hand back, she scolded, "Get straight back to

ma'am. Whatever you

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

with lantern-lit corridors

weather warming up and flowers blooming, they chose

like it here?" Hamilton

had a soft spot

come

Just as Hamilton spoke, they heard someone call

standing not far away, with Delilah

he

a coincidence seeing

responded coldly, "You've said

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

introduce myself, I'm Hamilton's sister, Anita, and this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah. Delilah didn't wait for

looked surprised, "Where

Delilah said,

to see you

respond, Hamilton took her hand

hands with just anyone;

how can you say that!" Anita

stern as he

I need to ask you to

see the effort Delilah is

off as Delilah stood up, pulling

disturb them further.