Tangled Temptations

Chapter 78

Thinking of Harvey, Eloise can't help but light up.

She's at that sweet spot between girl and woman, where once she fell in love, she became extra captivating.

Max was just sitting there, surrounded by their old classmates.

They all called him Mr. Velona, respecting and flattering him, with no shortage of pretty ladies who were good at winning people over. If this were before, Max might have casually picked one of the women, had his fun, and then tossed her a bone.

But now, Max can't find a single one appealing.

None of them hold a candle to Eloise.

Max had a glass of wine in his hand, taking sips now and then, his gaze fixed on Eloise.

Over there, Eloise and Veronica had just paid up.

Ravenna took the money without hesitation, flashing a fake smile, "I feel a little bad, Eloise. Your family is bankrupt and I'm still taking your money. How about we split your bill among everyone else?"

Her voice was loud enough for everyone to hear, clearly trying to embarrass Eloise.

Eloise just gave a light smile, "No need, I can still afford this."

Ravenna counted the money, looking at Eloise in surprise, "You paid for two? Eloise, you're not seriously bringing that old man to the reunion, are you?"

to reply, Ravenna covered her mouth with a laugh, "Seems like

The room fell silent.

the classmates' faces

was once the most beautiful girl at Music College, coming from a wealthy family, and yet here she was in this predicament. They saw the news on the school website, but didn't believe it

and some were clearly distancing themselves. Those who used to sit with Eloise had already subtly suggested to

of human relationships,

help but sigh at

look around

exactly what she

really did go get herself

gone too far. Who gave her

that she can bully Eloise at

to stand up, the

handsome, with

in an uproar, they can't believe they're seeing Harvey

even more handsome

aura, his legs, and that high, straight

was Harvey

Dawson have already stood up, along with the parents of the more prestigious

with the Horigan family had a chance to

known to be aloof,

Harvey was unusually