Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart (Natalia and Hamilton)

Chapter 26

Chapter 26 

Natalie eyed the private dining room with a mix of confusion and irritation, turning to the waiter with a furrowed brow. 

“Excuse me, but isn’t there some mistake? I had reserved a table on the patio.” 

The waiter’s smile was apologetic but firm. “Ms. Jenkins, there’s no error. The gentleman you’re meeting requested the room change.” 

A twinge of annoyance shot through Natalie’s temple. She forced a smile. “Alright, thank you. I’ll go in on my own.” 

Once the waiter had left, Natalie made a beeline for the restroom to gather her thoughts. She promptly dialed Scarlett’s number. 

“Scarlett, where are you?” 

“At the hospital, it’s my shift tonight. What’s up? Feeling under the weather?” 

Natalie paused, then said, “No, it’s nothing. I was hoping we could grab dinner, but let’s do it another time.” 

*Sure thing.” 

After hanging up, Natalie stood motionless for a moment before reluctantly calling Hamilton. The idea of his biting sarcasm seemed preferable to facing Gideon alone. However, her calls went unanswered. 

Staring at the disconnected call screen, a bitter taste filled her mouth. She vividly remembered Hamilton pulling away from their intimate moments to take Eveleen’s calls. 

If it were Eveleen, he would undoubtedly pick up anytime, wouldn’t he? 

Shaking off the chaos in her mind, Natalie sent Hamilton her location via WhatsApp, telling him. she was dining with Gideon, then pocketed her phone. 

He always checked WhatsApp. And with Hamilton’s notorious jealousy, surely he would show up? That was all she was counting on. 

With a mix of hope and dread, she steeled herself and headed for the private room. Upon entering, Gideon greeted her with a grin that felt too wide. 

“Ms. Jenkins, you’re late. That’ll be three shots as a penalty.” 

Natalie maintained her professional smile, sidestepping his comment. “Sorry, the traffic was a nightmare. Why did we move inside? The restaurant’s charm is its outdoor view.” 

“True, but I’d rather enjoy the pleasure of your exclusive company.”

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of revulsion ran down her spine. Natalie stood and deftly sidestepped his touch, reaching for her

by her evasion, Gideon kept smiling. “I can always make time for you, Ms.

chatter, Natalie took a seat across from him. As luck would

a soft drink. When Gideon ended his call she raised

help this time,

Ms. Jenkins.” He leered at her as

to sit beside her, glass in hand. “Ms. Jenkins, why sit so

subtly edged away. “Gideon, isn’t

prefer it this way.” Gideon wrapped an arm around her waist, but Natalie pushed

by. I’ll just go

“Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Fowler knows his

for

please, show some

what this was about, didn’t you? Stop playing coy–I

kiss her neck, the stench of

Did you think I wouldn’t notice you switched it

wine down her throat. Natalie’s face went ashen.

won’t drink? That’s not how you

gulp from him. As he leaned in,

the door, but as she flung it

see if you’ve got the skill, Ms. Jenkins!”

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the midst of her struggle, she collided with a familiar gaze.

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