Chapter 255

Natalia hung up the phone, turning her gaze towards Ryan.

"Sorry

about that, Ryan. Hope you don't mind."

Ryan just laughed.

He didn't mind.

Because he got the whole Hamilton situation.

That sense of urgency, he'd felt it before.

Just never thought the tables would turn like this.

Ryan looked at Natalia.

After a moment, he asked, "Natalia, what if I had refused to let go back then? What would've happened to us?"

Natalia, who was in the middle of texting, paused.

She didn't quite know how to respond.

Because she wasn't sure either.

But with Hamilton in the mix, no matter how persistent, it probably wouldn't have worked out.

"Ryan, let's leave the past in the past," she said.

Ryan only laughed.

Easier said than done, right?

But now, he wouldn't force his way between them.

If Hamilton made her happy, he'd be happy for her.

he hurt her, he'd be there to whisk her away, no questions

on a mission surrounding a

and intended to repatriate

he was falsely accused of

Foreign Affairs Department officials, legal advisors, and defense personnel to ensure their safety. Leading the mission was

Spiegel, was over ninety but still

legal advisor, stood by

over everyone and settled on Natalia. He paused, his usually sharp

"Child, come here."

Natalia approached hesitantly.

it's an

on, if you face any issues, just call Caspian.

surprised by

chuckled. "Grandpa,

be frightened, my dear. I just have a soft spot for young people I take a liking to,

kids

at Caspian and his encouraging nod,

Natalia called Hamilton, who was in the middle

phone buzzed on the table, drawing frowns from the assembled

meeting. Show some respect

them, Hamilton answered the call, his

even listening to us?" they

gaze turned icy, silencing

voice came through. "Are you busy? I'll call

smiled. "I'm not busy.

about to leave. Just wanted to let you know," Natalia

me when you

hang up, she overheard a voice

you better explain the

her finger frozen over

several executives in a

you

your mind?" "You could have any woman you

always knew Hamilton paid a hefty price for that land, but never

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