Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 247

Hamilton glanced at his phone, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

Ronin, standing next to him, couldn't help but chuckle, "Can you believe Mr. Fowler showed up to something like this?"

Hamilton shot him a look. "And miss my girlfriend shining brighter than the Fourth of July? Do you think I'd let that slide, Mr. Joyner?"

Ronin let out a laugh. "Girlfriend? You cooking up stories in your head now?"

Hamilton gave him a look. "It's only a matter of time."

The smile on Ronin's face faded a bit. "You're pretty sure of yourself, Mr. Fowler."

Hamilton's eyes were full of adoration as he watched the woman still on stage. "When it comes to Natalia, I've always played to win. You didn't get the memo, Mr. Joyner?"

A pang of envy hit Ronin. It was clear to see, even though they weren't officially an item yet, Natalia was warming up to him.

He felt a bit sour inside.

But he also knew, whatever it was between him and Natalia, it was a dead-end street.

He couldn't fathom what was going through Mason's head!

As the event wrapped up, Natalia left with Hamilton.

Mason watched their departing figures with a heavy gaze.

Ronin nudged him, "Regretting it now? If you are, I could chase after her. Natalia hasn't said 'yes' to Hamilton yet."

Mason shot him a glare. "The best thing you can do is keep out of it!"

Hamilton and Natalia left the event and went straight to the city planning office.

There was someone already waiting for them.

Upon seeing Hamilton, the person handed over all the bidding documents.

Hamilton nodded. "Thanks for the trouble."

led Natalia into an office, spreading the documents out

murmured, "I know who it

Hamilton looked at her.

"You sure?"

the documents to track down the culprit. Yet, here was Natalia, claiming she already knew. Natalia bit her lip. "The night before the bid, I called everyone on the project team, mentioned changing the bid document, and

chuckle. "Natalia, have you

gave him a side-eye, continuing to flip

she said, "The frustration

paused, then a dull ache settled

regret, always about not getting her

"I'm sorry."

never left the

"It's all in the

grasped her wrist. "It's not over, Natalia. All your lost opportunities,

fingers tightened slightly, yet she just

"Finally got some free time,

up, meeting his

bit sheepishly, she said, "I have a flight

Hamilton's mood plummeted.

City again? Another

her head. "This project might require me

"What project?"

"It's confidential

felt a mix of

give him a chance to pursue her, yet the time she could spare him

other reason

will you

week, maybe

cursed inwardly but reluctantly

see other people during

Natalia laughed. "I'll ask."

bit her lip

you can. Otherwise, I might lose

to get back

issues, with

drive you to the