Tangled Temptations

Chapter 23

In the morning, Eloise woke up. A neat, square velvet box was placed by her pillow. She froze, then opened the box. It was a classic Tiffany, and the carat size was no joke.

Eloise had a hunch who it was from. She found it ironic. Max had pushed her to the brink, nearly harmed her, and yet had the audacity to send her a diamond ring!

As she was about to ask a nurse to return the ring to him, the door was nudged open. Max walked in, saw Eloise examining the ring, and asked gently, "Awake, huh? You like it?"

Eloise snapped the box shut and smiled a little. "I do."

"Right? What woman doesn't love diamonds!"

"But Max, I don't want anything from you."

...

Eloise thought she would feel repulsed and angry seeing him again, but surprisingly, she was calm, as if dealing with a stranger. Perhaps, after losing expectations, love also disappeared!

head, softly saying, "Eloise, this is

what could possibly compensate for what you owe me? If you really feel sorry, just leave my father

in his

hold back anymore; she forcefully threw the ring at him.

He bent down to pick up the box and put it into his pocket. He

this was

her eyes, wanting him out

Max was about to say something, the door to

and white classic suit, and a crisp

in the ward was subtle, but Harvey seemed oblivious. He nodded slightly at Max, walked to Eloise's bed, and took out a bill from his pocket. "Ms. Laurent, your medical fee totals 2260 dollars... Can you transfer it to me via

could compose herself, Harvey took her phone. He leaned against her bed, adding a contact on

face flushed with

you still owe me 460 dollars, but if you're willing to play a round of golf with me, I'll let it

hair hung down to her waist, making her seem gentle and