Tangled Temptations

Chapter 124

Harvey asked, a bit taken aback, "Joan's here?"

Eloise nodded.

Harvey stared at Eloise's face, seemingly searching for any small change in her expression.

Eloise's expression remained flawless.

Finally, Harvey looked back down at his paperwork and said nonchalantly, "Have her come to the study."

As Eloise turned to leave, he looked up at her retreating figure.

In the living room, Joan was admiring the plush apartment.

She was glaring at a piano with such jealousy that it almost twisted her face.

It was an Astral, a German-made piano, allegedly frequently played by Ludwig II for his beloved wife.

If Harvey had given it to Eloise, did it mean he was in love with her?

Impossible!

Joan couldn't accept the fact.

She knew Harvey preferred minimalistic decor, but the apartment was filled with Eloise's breath, which made her feel uncomfortable.

Eloise appeared before Joan and only spoke when Joan noticed her, "He's waiting for you in the study."

Joan flashed a knowing smile and lifted the folder she was holding, "I have a business proposition that needs Harvey's attention. You wouldn't mind, would you?"

Eloise smiled faintly and thought, "it's a good thing I'm not Harvey's wife or I'd have a heart attack."

Then Eloise politely offered, "I'm making coffee, would you like a cup?"

Joan's eyes twinkled with amusement, "No need to trouble yourself." With that, she walked into the study.

The sound of conversation filtered from the study, seemed to be business talk.

Eloise wasn't interested, she went into the kitchen to make coffee.

Since they had a guest, she made an extra cup.

When the coffee was ready, Joan came over and casually stated, "I saw the Astral, it was what I wanted for my 22nd birthday."

Eloise recognized what Joan was saying, and Joan just wanted to tell her that the piano was originally hers. So Eloise asked with a smile, "The piano's in the living room, would you like to play?"

Joan's face dropped, she didn't expect Eloise to be so direct.

off and said, "Astral, and the white dress I wore at Orlena's birthday party, do

at

took out her phone, showing

of her with Harvey when he was 24 and she was 22, Joan in the white dress, leaning against

German-made piano, only it

he looked younger, softer features,

Eloise's silence, Joan

my substitute, no matter how hard you try to mimic me, you're just a

up a cup of coffee and took

Ouch... it's too hot!

said, "Whether it's the Astral or Harvey, if

take them out of my life...

anything

to start a fresh

Joan was taken aback.

she thought Eloise was

cup

takes some tricks to get the guy. Don't blame me! I really

Joan purposely spilled the coffee on

why did you spill coffee on me! It

a malicious look,

down at

What a waste!

Joan and smiled, "Ms. Joan, I have a lot of respect for your dad,

never thought Griffin would have such a despicable daughter! If

after Harvey, be my guest, but don't cross the line by framing

forgot to tell you, your coffee was cold, it won't burn you, and it won't

her hair

"Let me help you!"

scalding hot coffee

tender skin immediately

screamed out

was standing at the doorway, staring at

looked up at him,

smiled and said, "Harvey, I admit I was

Harvey walked past her.

voice was so soft, only Eloise could hear, "Ms. Laurent, you want to leave

badly? You think burning Joan will upset

want to leave him, to be with

Eloise didn't answer him.

it was a pity that he had seen

onto Harvey like a wounded bird,

Laurent seems to dislike me! It hurts so much, come over to my place, I have two bottles of wine,