Tangled Temptations

Chapter 163

Eloise felt like she'd been fished out of water.

On this Christmas Eve, Harvey gave her an experience she's never had before, upending everything she knew. The lights were blinding.

He kissed her, admiring the blush on her face.

"Eloise, you look so pretty right now. Wanna take a look?"

Eloise covered her eyes.

No, she didn't want to see, not at all!

But Harvey, being the prankster he is, picked her up, heading straight for the bathroom in the master bedroom. Eloise bit into his shoulder, but it was useless.

He pressed her against the bathroom sink from behind, his arms around her waist, both of them reflected in the mirror.

"Eloise, your face was even redder just now."

He whispered embarrassing words into her ear.

Eloise tried to escape, but he spun her back around!

He gently pinched her cheeks, lifting her face towards the mirror.

Eloise, of course, knew she must look a mess right now. Even though she was all

dolled up, his teasing had left her dishevelled...

Eloise knew he led a regular private life, but he was still part of that circle.

She suspected that he knew women better than the likes of Riley.

Did being a top-notch lawyer mean you excelled in all areas?

Closing her eyes, she pleaded, "Harvey, don't do this!"

He finally stopped.

He still held her, appreciating her reflection, gently fixing her dress. Then he couldn't help but say, "Stay tonight! We won't do anything, just spend Christmas together."

Usually, they'd spend Christmas Eve with their families.

So he wanted to spend some extra time with her tonight.

Eloise slowly calmed down. She opened her eyes, her ears red.

This night felt like the first thaw of winter for her. The romantic things he did, no woman could resist.

Eloise didn't want things to move too fast. She hesitated, then softly said, "I should go home!"

Harvey was disappointed, but he respected her wish. He just murmured, "Stay a bit longer, Eloise... I want you with me."

By "with me", he meant something that would make hearts flutter.

When she left, the blush on her face had spread down her neck.

Harvey had played with her when they lived together were child's play. He'd

luxury car slowly rolled into

"It's

Eloise shook her head.

didn't let her out of the car,

of embrace was the

After a while...

his shoulder, whispering, "Harvey, I

his gaze deep and filled with anticipation,

Eloise was surprised.

sat up

the mood tonight was too intimate, leading him to make such

made her

her hair, pondering for a moment before saying, "Harvey,

Harvey frowned.

was the first time he was pursuing a woman

already been very

all

straightened up, his hand on the steering

I want a

Eloise was silent.

and even though Joan was

to protect herself

his tone

you trying to dine and dash after enjoying my company? You

you!" He cupped her face, asking, "Need me to remind

pushed his

of him, but she blushed, "You offered! But I didn't

at her with his deep

good, Eloise tried

pulled back into

quietly, "I'm sorry! I was too impatient! Eloise...I seriously

to get married yet,

try living together again, and if it went

perfect for

want to miss

was still upset over his harsh words,

held her tight, not letting

her head, chuckling lightly,

...

anger, making her look somewhat cute. Harvey couldn't help but kiss

he wouldn't let her out of

spent the night in the

Eloise was somewhat thrilled.

a bit hopeless. She couldn't

bit of effort, she'd completely

said, she didn't want to agree to

dawn broke, Eloise woke

but Harvey seemed too