Tangled Temptations

Chapter 120

Harvey took a glance.

Even for him, the person involved, it was hard to explain the situation. And yet, he had indeed let it happen.

Joan had been tailing him every day lately.

He hadn't reacted. But they were ex-lovers, after all.

A woman tailing a man every day...

Well, it spoke volumes.

Harvey just found it amusing.

For a man, this was somewhat of a thrill.

However, he had no intention of getting back together with her, let alone becoming her lover.

Eloise hadn't asked, and he had no plan to explain.

Eloise just came out with a plate of noodles, with Harvey still holding her phone in his hand.

The atmosphere was a bit tense.

Finally, it was Eloise who broke the silence. "Veronica didn't mean any harm; don't be hard on her."

Harvey put down the phone.

He scoffed, a hint of mocking in his voice. "You're always worrying about others; why don't you think about yourself for a change?"

Eloise countered. "Harvey, do you want me to care or not?"

Harvey's breathing became a bit ragged.

He couldn't answer.

Eloise knew they couldn't communicate; she lowered her head and gave a self- deprecating laugh. "Whichever it is, I can put on a show for you."

The atmosphere was oppressive; she switched the topic, saying, "Eat your pizza; I'm going to take a bath."

She had barely taken two steps before her arm was forcefully grabbed.

She turned around and saw that Harvey was frowning.

He didn't feel like eating. He tightly grabbed Eloise's arm, although he wasn't sure what he was trying to hold on to.

He didn't regret it.

He didn't want to give Eloise what she wanted, nor could he, because he didn't want to get married.

Heartache?

Perhaps not much.

He just wasn't used to this version of Eloise. He felt somewhat estranged from this version of her.

seemed cold, as if she didn't care

to make love to her, but

indifferent expression, he found it

love, he

were at

her go, but he didn't coax her either, and he didn't come back to the apartment on

didn't care, but

A few days passed.

called, asking Eloise to

thrifty and now wanted to buy clothes, she probably wanted

with her credit card, buying

few items as per

have plenty of

Michelle glanced at her.

Harvey? Why did his

a faint

sip of her coffee and said, "That's between them, Michelle. It's not my place

felt bad for

breath. "When he was chasing you, he was wining and dining you. He even took care of you in the hospital

he not cherish you after getting you? How did your relationship turn out like this? Where are

Michelle a

tears, then said, "Don't blame me for meddling! I had high hopes for him, hoping he

gently patted

her in a soft voice. "He made it clear from the beginning that there was nothing to complain about. Besides, Ms. Joan pursuing Harvey is her business, and Harvey accepting her pursuit is Harvey's

might not see

to Eloise, this attitude was

leaving Harvey. Why should she quarrel

told Michelle that she wanted to focus on her

Michelle finally calmed down.

that, it's good! Focusing on your career

while longer, bought some things for the

Back at the apartment.

probably wouldn't come back tonight, so she just made

a dish, she heard someone knocking on the door. Eloise was puzzled. Who could be visiting at

turned out to

soon as she entered the door, she placed them at the entrance, saying, "Eloise, my mom asked me to bring these for

look; they were

two limited-edition platinum bags, a Patek Philippe diamond watch, and

was about to refuse, but Orlena had already run to the dining table, picked up

finally had time to

she suddenly

let me

cleaning up the dishes. She smiled and

her face unnaturally flushed. "A nice place; just come with

Eloise would refuse, so she deliberately said, "You left early

quite liked her, so after thinking for a bit,

the wardrobe and personally picked out a dress and

chiffon long gown that had a waist area intricately designed, making her look

hair color, she looked like