Tangled Temptations

Chapter 16

After wrapping up at work, Harvey turned down a few offers and drove himself to the restaurant.

At 8 p.m., the busiest time for the restaurant, Eloise was at the piano. She was in a smoky grey long dress tonight, baring her shoulders subtly, with her silky long hair resting gently around her waist.

She looked stunning, radiating a romantic aura.

Harvey, from behind his car window, watched her quietly for about ten minutes before he got out of the car and pushed the door open to go in. He ordered some random food and leaned back in his chair, continuing to listen to Eloise playing the piano.

He noticed that men approached her from time to time, clearly attracted by Eloise's charm. Eloise, however, always declined politely.

During her break, Eloise received a business card.

Prestige Legal Advisors, Attorney Harvey.

holding a pre- dinner

contact with him, but she

her to sit down. As soon as Eloise sat down, Harvey noticed the fresh needle mark on the back of her hand. He guessed it might have been the result of catching a cold from the

was all business, a stark contrast to his earlier frivolity

the business card on the table, saying somewhat awkwardly, "The restaurant has a policy that employees are not allowed to dine with customers

"What about after work? Would you

intentions were clear. Dating him would quickly solve her current predicament. She would no longer need to hustle for money. But it was just a game between a man and a woman. Harvey thought that since Eloise

she had feelings when they hugged the

even consider it. She didn't know why Harvey suddenly took an interest in her. Aware of her situation, she chose her words carefully, trying not to offend him. "Attorney Horigan,

meaning; she didn't want to

Money couldn't sway Eloise!

playing the piano. Plus the male instinct, was always irresistibly curious about what it

card, acting with utmost grace, not showing