Chapter 259

The question hung in the air, leaving everyone momentarily stunned.

What was Delilah's deal, anyway?

Her almost-boyfriend was right there, yet here she was, making a spectacle by hanging onto Ryan. Ryan just chuckled.

The answer was clear to anyone who knew him well enough, but he chose to remain silent.

Given Natalia and Hamilton had made it this far, Ryan figured he had no business stirring the pot any further.

He lifted his glass and downed three drinks in quick succession.

Those around him were taken aback, unable to process the scene unfolding.

Setting down his glass, Ryan stood up. "Y'all have fun. Got something to take care of, so I'll be heading out," he announced before turning to leave.

Natalia watched Ryan's retreating form, a complex mix of emotions swirling within her.

Hamilton couldn't help but sneer beside her.

"Feeling sorry for him?"

Natalia downed her drink, her frustration evident. It wasn't pity she felt but irritation.

Delilah's antics that evening were blatantly provocative.

Ryan, innocent in all this, was unfairly dragged into the mess by Delilah.

Natalia turned to face

time to kill, you could work on your communication skills instead of stirring the pot. It might save you some embarrassment on future

watching their departure, clenched her

gave her

might be slightly better in their field,

had worked with Delilah before.

sudden change

her patience, was visibly upset by

Natalia abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin, not holding back in the

winced in pain, pulling

attract a

"Then why don't you help me keep them at bay,

looked at him before heading towards

she couldn't, not with Delilah or

a step, she found herself gazing up at Hamilton, tracing his face with her fingers.

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

respond, just kept looking at him. After a long pause, she

when Natalia continued, her voice tinged with what-ifs

as she spoke,

him away, she tried to walk on, but Hamilton pulled her into

the room, he pressed her against the door, pleading for her eyes

tears streaming, accused him of losing his way, of not wanting

suggesting they try for

a moment of vulnerability in their tangled emotions. Natalia didn't respond, instead, she bit into his

her eyes were

kisses

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