Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel 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.

Ignoring Hamilton, Natalia turned to face Delilah.

"Maybe if you've got time to kill, you could work on your communication skills instead of stirring the pot. It might save you some embarrassment on future assignments!" Natalia spat out before marching off.

Hamilton quickly followed her.

Delilah, watching their departure, clenched her fists. Was Natalia mocking her competence?

What gave her the right?

Sure, Natalia might be slightly better in their field, but that was it.

The onlookers had mixed feelings. Some had worked with Delilah before. She wasn't usually like this.

Why the sudden change tonight?

Even Natalia, known for her patience, was visibly upset by her behavior.

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

Hamilton winced in pain, pulling her into an embrace.

"Hamilton, you sure attract a lot of attention!"

Hamilton chuckled. "Then why don't you help me keep them at bay, Ms. Jenkins?"

Natalia looked at him before heading towards the hotel.

She knew she couldn't, not with Delilah or Eveleen.