Tangled Temptations

Chapter 80

Harvey finished talking and the room fell dead silent.

Attorney surely knew about Max and Ravenna's thing, and it was pretty obvious now that he was throwing his weight around!

Man, he sure was a cold-blooded shark of the legal world!

Under everyone's gaze, Max got up.

Even though he was the future son-in-law of the Horigan family, just a single word from Harvey could screw over Velona Corporation big time. So, he had to play by Harvey's rules.

Max wasn't just heartless, and he also knew when to back down.

He picked up his glass and downed it in one.

Ravenna didn't even see it coming.

Max ignored her. He stood next to Eloise, poured himself a drink, then another for Eloise, and raised his glass, "Harvey's driving, so here's to my future sister-in- law."

Eloise didn't expect Max to pull a stunt like this. Had he lost his marbles?

Veronica couldn't bear it any longer and blurted out, "Max, if you want to drink, I can join you."

put a hand on her shoulder,

Veronica, I'm talking to Eloise

knew Eloise had a thing for Max back in the day. Max was obviously

Eloise went rigid.

soft chuckle. Harvey's hand lightly rested on the back of Eloise's chair, and his laugh was easy

her,

and then he

smiled at Max, "Eloise isn't feeling well.

started a buzz around

said he was driving

Talk about playing favourites!

elegantly downed the wine while Max gripped his

help but wonder just how far had things gone between Harvey

mood, and he also downed his drink in one

Eloise, a challenging glint in them. Eloise dared not meet his gaze, afraid Harvey would blame her

were smitten. They all wanted to chat up Attorney, especially the parents of the students; they wanted to curry some favours for their husbands. But Harvey didn't give them the time of day, and he was all sweet on Eloise and icy cold to the others. This made everyone too scared

got lively again; a few people came over to drink with him, but no one dared to get Harvey drunk, surprisingly,

plate to prevent him from

it was the alcohol, Eloise found his gaze

gently squeezed her hand under the