Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 267 Natalia showed no mercy.

"I'll call Alden to look after you!" Hamilton's face was a picture of dissatisfaction.

"Like I need his babysitting?" Natalia gave him a sidelong glance. "Hamilton, can you promise not to lay a finger onif I stay?" Hamilton embraced her. "I promise." Natalia chuckled and then pushed him out of the car.

"Your promises mean jack now!" With that, she drove off, leaving him behind.

She needed a break, or this jerk would drive her to an early grave.

Hamilton watched her car disappear, his lips twitching slightly.

But soon, his gaze hardened again.

Actually, it was better Natalia didn't stick around, he had business to attend to tonight.

He pulled out his phone and called Alden.

"Pickup." When Alden arrived, they headed straight to the Fowler Mansion.

On the way, Alden couldn't help but speak up.

"I interrogated those two guys; they said Patrick sent them." Hamilton scoffed.

"Unless Patrick's lost his mind, he wouldn't dare mess withdirectly. But he's definitely involved. Send those two to the police, and get Patrick in there too!" After a pause, he added, "Keep Eveleen out of this. We don't need her worrying about Patrick's mess. It's just more trouble." Alden frowned, as if he wanted to say something but eventually held back, only asking.

"So, if it wasn't Patrick, could it really be Orpheus?" Hamilton remained silent.

A good beating never hurt anyone.

Either way, if that guy could get in touch with Orpheus's close aides, he must be connected somehow.

Upon reaching the Fowler Mansion, Hamilton stormed directly to Orpheus's room.

Orpheus was lounging in a rocking chair, a pretty nanny feeding him grapes, when suddenly, the door was kicked open. The nanny screamed, grapes scattering all over the floor.

Orpheus's face turned ashen.

"Hamilton, what the hell do you want?" Without a word, Hamilton kicked him to the floor, then crouched down, looking at the now pale-faced Orpheus. "Orpheus, you think you can send people to kill me?" Orpheus's face darkened even more. "Hamilton, you're talking nonsense! When have I ever tried to kill you?" Hamilton sneered. "That guy Quill, he's not your man? He almost hadtoday." Orpheus looked shocked. "Impossible! I haven't been in touch with him lately." Hamilton's eyes flashed coldly. "Oh, then who else could order him around?" "How the hell would I know? Maybe he's seeking revenge for the last tyou beat him up!" Hamilton stood up and kicked him again.

"Think it over. Letknow if you remember anything, or I'll have to pin this on you!" Outside, he told Alden.

"Keep an eye on him, see who he contacts." Alden nodded.

Hamilton, wiping his hands, headed out.

Just as he reached the door, someone stopped him.

"Young master, the old man wants to see you." Hamilton's face darkened instantly.

"What for?" The butler paused before answering, "The Powell family has cknocking." Meanwhile, Scarlett left the hospital ward only to run into Elliott Lehner.

Seeing her, Elliott followed.

Scarlett's face soured at the sight of him.

"Why are you always following me? Haven't had enough of the urology ward last time?" Mentioning the previous incident made Elliott fume.

"Scarlett, you knew I was fine, yet you sentto urology. Do you have any idea how that Ryan of yours acted like a freak and pulled down my pants?" Scarlett paused, glancing down at his groin. "Ryan toldabout it. Seems you really had no... reaction." "I'd be damned if I did to a man!" Scarlett patted his shoulder. "Mr. Lehner, it's okay to seek help. I can get you an appointment with a specialist if you need." "I don't have a problem!" "Then get lost! If I see you lurking around again, I'll make sure you get a problem you never had!" As they argued and walked away, they ran into Emeric.

Seeing the two, Emeric's gaze flickered slightly.

"Elliott, what's the matter this time?" Elliott chuckled. "Oh, just here to poach sdoctors from your hospital." Emeric glanced at Scarlett. "Benevolent Care Hospital short on OB-GYNs?" Elliott, without missing a beat, "Oh, totally. Join us, and I'll triple your salary." Scarlett's gaze sharpened.

Emeric laughed heartily.

"Sounds tempting. Maybe I should switch to OB-GYN." Elliott laughed. "Too bad, we're not short on surgeons." Emeric exchanged a few more words with Elliott before leaving.

Scarlett's gaze lingered on Emeric until he was out of sight. Elliott, smirking sarcastically, said, "Look at you!" Scarlett ignored him and walked away.

Elliott hurried after her. "Wantto set you up with Emeric?" Scarlett stopped, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Elliott, what's your game?" Elliott just laughed. "No game. Just bored and thought I'd swing by." Scarlett scoffed. "Wantto find you something to do?" She then pulled out a scalpel from her pocket.

Elliott immediately covered his groin. "Scarlett, can't you act a bit more like a lady?" Scarlett quirked an eyebrow, "Like you?" Elliott's lips twitched in annoyance as he grabbed her arm, "What do I have to do to get on your good side?"

Scarlett was clearly irritated, "Why on earth do you care so much about my opinion? Elliott, can't we just be strangers?" Elliott let out a laugh, "No way." He had swallowed too much pride already; being strangers was out of the question! He was determined to settle the score, no matter what.

Scarlett ignored him.

Elliott mumbled on, "Seriously though, letset you up with Emeric." Scarlett was somewhat intrigued.

If she could secure a date with Emeric and keep this nutcase at bay, it might not be such a bad idea after all. "You can actually get a date with Emeric?" "Of course!" Scarlett's eyes sparkled, "Alright, setup with Emeric, and I'll try to be nicer to you." Elliott's eyes lit up, "Deal!" When Natalia arrived home, Scarlett was already there.

She was slightly surprised, "Why are you hso early today?" Scarlett's gaze flickered, "I've got a date tonight?" Natalia paused, "With Elliott?" At the mention of Elliott, Scarlett felt a wave of discomfort.

"I'd be insane to go on a date with him!" Natalia chuckled, "Then who is it?" "That director I mentioned to you before." Natalia vaguely remembered.

Right after she and Hamilton had broken up, Scarlett had talked about setting her up with someone. She othe had praised the guy to the skies, and it turned out Scarlett had a crush.

Natalia nodded with a smile, "Don't drink too much, you know your limits. And callif you're going to be late, I'll cpick you up." Scarlett pinched her cheek, "Got it." After saying that, Scarlett's gaze shifted, landing on the turtleneck Natalia was wearing.

Then, she suddenly yanked down the collar.

"Damn! Did Hamilton mark his territory or what? Looks like he nearly devoured you!"