Tangled Temptations

Chapter 51

Eloise got dressed and was ready to head out.

Before leaving, she glanced towards the direction of the study.

Harvey was still working in his study, she whispered, "I'll be back by half ten."

It was a plain sentence, but it made Harvey heave a sigh involuntarily.

Having an extra person in the house really made a difference.

Even though it could be a bit restrictive and inconvenient, so far, he found it bearable. Eloise wasn't overly clingy but was gentle enough. She cooked delicious meals and did the house chores, almost like...

Harvey didn't continue to think further. He simply responded with a nod.

Eloise stepped out, planning to hail a cab at the entrance of the apartment complex. Given its central location, getting a ride should be no problem.

But to her surprise, the moment she stepped out, she saw a black sports car parked in front of her.

In the cool night breeze, Max got out of the car.

She was scared of being alone with him, let alone his current

tried to control her

up to her without any rough movements, only scoffing, "I underestimated you. You're actually with Harvey! But Eloise, do you really think you and Harvey could work out? Do you

gave

retorted, "What's it

else in

help but ask, "You really don't care? Are you willing to play his game? Eloise... what can he offer you apart from wanting to sleep

head, sneered, "Max,

tangle with him any longer and pushed him away to walk towards

suddenly grabbed her hand. Eloise tried to struggle free but to no avail. He stared at her

was overriding everything

spend a few years with him, he might divorce

felt disgusted to

Max, you

his teeth and

in and left... Max watched as she left, his eyes wide open. He punched the

in the car. He didn't expect to witness

on his phone, "Get me the audit reports of Velona

the other end of the phone was taken