Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 216

Natalia

Oh, Tess and her big mouth!

She completely ignored Hamilton. “I can’t afford a chauffeur like Mr. Fowler!”

Hamilton quickly got out of the car and caught up to her.

“It’s on the house.”

Natalia glared at him. “Hamilton, do you really have this much free time?”

Hamilton just hummed in response.

He figured he could make some time if he really wanted to.

Worst case, he’d just sleep a little less.

Natalia knew all too well how busy Ivy Gemstone could get.

“I really don’t need you driving me around, plus it’s not fitting.”

The idea of the head of the Fowler family playing chauffeur for her was something she didn’t want to become the talk of the town.

Hamilton seemed to anticipate her refusal.

“I’ll drive tonight, and later on, I’ll find someone for you, okay? Don’t just hire someone off the street, you never know if they’re reliable.”

Natalia bit her lip, “I’ll be careful to vet them thoroughly before hiring.”

Hamilton watched her quietly for a moment, then just nodded.

“So, I’ll be your driver tonight.”

Without waiting for Natalia’s response, he led her to the car.

Arriving at the restaurant, Natalia tried to get out.

Hamilton grabbed her hand again. “I haven’t eaten either.”

Natalia

“Let’s eat together.”

His statement was more an announcement than a request.

Without waiting for her reply, he headed into the restaurant.

Ronin had chosen a Western-style restaurant.

At the entrance, Natalia hesitated. “If you don’t like the food, you can go back. I can take a cab home.”

Hamilton just gave her a look and entered the restaurant.

Natalia stood outside for a few seconds before following him in.

Seeing Hamilton, Ronin’s face was full of disdain.

“Mr. Fowler sure has a lot of free time, crashing someone else’s dinner. People might think the Fowler family has gone bankrupt.”

Hamilton just scoffed and said nothing.

He pulled out a chair for Natalia and then sat down beside her.

Natalia shot him a glare but said no more.

Hamilton wasn’t a fan of steak, but ordered one anyway.

Once the steak arrived, he cut it with meticulous care.

His movements were graceful, attracting attention even in such an upscale place.

After cutting, he pushed the plate towards Natalia and naturally took the untouched steak from in front of her for himself.

Natalia paused, gripping her cutlery a bit tighter.

Ronin, somewhat annoyed by the scene, joked, “Nice cutting skills, Mr. Fowler. Care to cut mine too?”

Hamilton gave him a look. “Mr. Joyner, can’t do it yourself?”

Ronin scoffed, “All this show for Natalia, aren’t you worried your first love might get jealous?”

Hamilton’s gaze darkened. He put down his cutlery and picked up a napkin, wiping his hands slowly.

“Ronin, how are you any better? Don’t you have a Thalia by your side too?”

After Hamilton’s remark, Natalia slammed her cutlery down.

“Anyone who doesn’t want to eat can leave!”

Both men shut up, and Natalia took a deep breath before starting to eat.

Ronin wanted to discuss the grand opening of Ron Group.

Business folks are superstitious, and although Ron Group had been operating, the grand opening hadn’t happened yet.

Mason had consulted an expert for a good date, which was set for early next month.