Tangled Temptations

Chapter 117

Landon turned Eloise's whole worldview upside down.

She wasn't one to seek thrills in love; all she wanted was to settle down with the one she loved. Even if that person was not Harvey, she believed that one day she would find her Mr. Right.

So Eloise bolted. She was scared off by Landon's actions.

In the gazebo, Landon dropped his frivolity and watched Eloise's retreating figure with an impassive face.

The cocktail she had sipped from was still there and had a soft pink hue, looking sweet. Landon gently picked up the glass, touched the lipstick mark Eloise left behind, and slowly drank the rest of the cocktail.

Among their friends, there were many girls like Joan.

They all had quite the stubborn streak and just had different ways of being beautiful.

But Eloise was different; she had many qualities that the other girls lacked, and her background made her far from timid. She was simply the perfect wife candidate among their friends.

Max didn't appreciate her.

Harvey was too busy trying to regain his youthful pride to have time for Eloise. Landon thought, "Harvey, if you don't know how to cherish a woman, I'm willing to do it for you."

...

Before Eloise entered the banquet hall, she had mentally prepared herself.

Landon had told her that Harvey was dancing with Joan, so she imagined it to be a beautiful scene, but reality was always harsh.

They were indeed a perfect match, and their coordination was impeccable. Harvey was holding Joan's slender waist, and Joan was spinning in his arms. Regret filled the eyes of the elders around them; they were reminiscing about how well these two used to match, and it was a pity that they didn't end up together.

Eloise watched quietly.

Thank goodness she didn't get too involved.

Thankfully, she and Harvey were not truly engaged, or how would she face all this?

The dance ended.

Harvey and Joan were both panting lightly as applause echoed around them.

Joan, who grew up overseas and was lively and warm, kissed Harvey on the face

in public. "Harvey, we dance so well together!"

expect her to kiss him,

gaze and

It was Eloise.

stood among the crowd, watching them, not knowing how long she had been standing

to her. But Harvey thought about it and decided he needed to consider Griffin's dignity. If he coaxed Eloise in front of so many

didn't want to

at her as their

Eloise understood.

How could she not?

Eloise liked him, and he knew what

more than a stable

wasn't willing to give it to

elders began to urge Harvey and

but Joan laughed softly and said, "Are you afraid your girlfriend will be jealous? Or is it because you still can't forget me and don't dare to dance

Harvey's voice was

He embraced Joan again.

when she looked at

he held her from behind; he

about this made Harvey lose interest in dancing. After the song

But Eloise left early.

feeling well and hoped she could arrange

woman too, and she knew how terrible her son's actions were. How could he and Joan dance and do all that after they had broken up?! He didn't care about

she didn't want to be laughed at. She quietly asked Orlena to take Eloise

Orlena was also angry.

but as soon as Joan came back, she became the center of attention. It was

betrayed her brother. She angrily said, "Anyway, with this, she can never be a

Eloise looked at Orlena.

he didn't even want to tell her about Max's dark side. She didn't hate her; she

Eloise sighed softly.

be a part of the Horigan

say this; she just took out a delicate little box from her bag and put it

sincerely said,

this moment she was a bit melancholic. She asked with some worry. "You're

Break up?

and she

ending the relationship; there was no such

of the car, then happily took her gift and went home. As soon as

Harvey asked, "Where's Eloise?"