Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 251

Chapter 251

The moment Natalia Jenkins laid eyes on Delilah Powell, everything seemed to fall into place, albeit in a twisted kind of way.

Natalia had thought that when Delilah left the prestigious Fowler family, it was her waving the white flag of surrender. But now, it was clear that she was too naive in her assumptions.

After all, how could someone like Hamilton, who went out of his way to study nutritional science in depth, just give up so easily?

"Your competitor tonight is Delilah," Collin whispered urgently to Natalia as she entered the room.

"She has a bit of a knack for languages, and this task involves ancient artifacts. Old Mr. Powell, Magnus Powell, happens to be an expert in that field. So, Delilah might have a slight edge over you in this regard." Collin, ever the protective mentor, couldn't bear the thought of his protégé being at a disadvantage.

Natalia nodded, "I've been preparing rigorously and did extensive research, Mr. Collin. You don't have to worry."

Collin believed in Natalia's capabilities, but he couldn't help casting a worried glance towards the judges' panel.

This competition was unlikely to be a fair and square one.

Before he could voice his concerns, Delilah approached them.

"Ms. Jenkins, we meet again," she greeted with a thin smile.

Natalia responded with a natural, pleasant demeanor, "Delilah, what a pleasure."

Collin, slightly taken aback, asked, "You two know each other?"

Natalia was about to respond when Delilah quickly answered, "We've crossed paths a few times."

Collin's look of concern deepened, but he did not press further, instead offering a worried glance towards Natalia.

reassured him, "Don't worry about

excused himself to prepare, Delilah turned to Natalia with a

Jenkins, I suppose Hamilton won't be protecting you

a woman who only relies on a man's protection will always remain nothing more than an object of amusement." Delilah's

a woman who matches him in both background

caught the taunt in her words and replied with a restrained smile, "Is writing

Delilah's smile didn't waver.

Perhaps, Ms. Jenkins, you should introspect

Natalia returned the smile.

skill contest then. Fine

Delilah was behind the anonymous letter or not, Natalia was determined to prove that Minister

you're up," Collin called out

a deep breath, Natalia made her way to the competition

of a

began their simultaneous interpretation as the video

soon, his expression

own. Her professional expertise, adaptability, and the authoritative

the resilience and confidence befitting a

thinking Natalia's talents

despite the outcome, that everyone present would

judges exchanged uneasy glances, their expectations vastly overturned by

Delilah was announced the winner, despite the clear disparity in performance. This decision left a bitter taste, marking a blatant disregard for fairness in the face of

felt that she seemed less like an interpreter and more like she was personally entering the negotiation ring. "An interpreter should look the part," they argued, "and that's why Delilah is more suited for the

room erupted in murmurs and gasps at the judges'

It was the first time she realized that being

standing by another booth, raised an eyebrow at Natalia. "Ms. Jenkins, are you

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