Tangled Temptations

Chapter 168

Stepping out of the study, Harvey pulled Eloise close.

He held her in his arms without speaking a word.

Eloise was a bit upset.

But it was Christmas, and they were at his place, she didn't want to disturb the vibe.

She rested her head on his shoulder, inhaling the pleasant scent of his cologne, and whispered, "What time are you coming back?"

Harvey had to head to his office soon, Joan's husband's lawyer was waiting for him to negotiate.

After thinking for a moment, Harvey said, "I'll be back before dinner! I'll come back to have dinner with you and then we'll go back to the apartment together... Eloise, this won't affect our life."

Eloise forced a smile.

In the afternoon, Harvey left with Parker.

Pauline, who had originally planned on going out with Eloise and Orlena, lost her mood to do so.

The atmosphere in Horigan Mansion was a tad gloomy.

Eloise waited from day till night, but Harvey didn't return.

He did call to tell her to eat first and then have the driver take her back to the apartment, saying he would be back later.

Eloise didn't ask when.

As it involved Joan, she had a sense of pride.

At eight in the evening, when Eloise left with Milo, Pauline was particularly apologetic.

Eloise smiled lightly and said, "It's okay!"

But she knew very well that she had tasted nothing but bitterness the entire day.

Once she got into the car, the driver didn't start the engine immediately, instead, the rear door was pulled open.

Max appeared in the darkness.

The driver was tactful enough to see that Max had some issues with Ms. Laurent, keeping his mouth shut was the best thing to do.

Max, leaning on the car roof, looked at Eloise.

"I want to talk to you."

Eloise, already in a bad mood, had no desire to deal with him.

Max grabbed her arm, pulling her out of the car forcefully.

The night wind was harsh, Eloise stared at him unblinkingly.

Max lit a cigarette, looking at her as the smoke rose.

"Are you still planning to stay with him? International divorce cases like this can last for years, are you ready to watch Harvey dealing with his ex-wife all the time? Whenever Joan has a minor illness, Harvey will have to rush to the hospital to take care of her... Eloise, is this the kind of relationship you want? Can you bear such injustice?"

Harsh words, from a man she despised.

But he was absolutely right!

Eloise replied calmly, "Max... whether I'm doing good or bad, it's none of your business!"

Max violently slammed the car roof!

The driver was startled.

Under the night sky, Max's face was frightening, he questioned, "Eloise, I know you hate me, but I can't stand seeing you unhappy! Have you ever thought that I want you to be happy too!"

Max was probably too agitated, his fingers holding the cigarette were shaking. "Wake up, being with Landon is a hundred times better than being with Harvey!" Eloise turned pale.

Max stared at her quietly, then said very gently, "Eloise, maybe give me another chance! I won't let you down again."

Eloise got back into the car, sat in the back seat, and said softly, "Max, it's too late!"

Having said that, she asked the driver to start the car.

The driver sighed lightly and stepped on the gas.

silent. The young driver couldn't help saying, "Ms. Laurent, don't worry, I won't spread what

seemed she didn't care

Harvey's apartment, settled Milo, and then began to wait... wait

but he still hadn't

was extremely quiet, and Milo was the only one moving around at her

sat at the piano, playing over and

the songs she remembered, but Harvey still

laid down at her

at the piano, with the beautiful night view of Peterborough

but she

their relationship and found

come back

apartment with Milo and returned

probably returned later,

phone, didn't

busy. He only said a few

see

Soundworks ran into problems

invited Eloise to her office for

Vanessa looking unwell, she couldn't help asking a few

stomach cancer," Vanessa told

holding a cup of coffee. Hearing this

And then, tears fell.

wipe them away, but asked softly,

I've been to the best hospitals both domestically

go to Switzerland for treatment. I don't want to give my shares to anyone else, I hope you can take over if it's possible. I don't have any other demands, I just hope to get my investment

Vanessa held Eloise's hand.

down her coffee

"I'll go to Switzerland with

Vanessa shook her head.

and she still had a wish at

built by her and Eloise together, and even though she was sick, she hoped that Eloise could continue to run

Vanessa said a lot.

Vanessa's shares, it

want to ask Harvey

the evening, Eloise went back to Angus's

her mood and

Vanessa's illness and the issue of Encore Soundworks, Angus asked Michelle, "How

to their room to

couple hundred grand, but there's still a big gap to fill. Michelle has a knack for these kind of things, she said, "Ms. Vanessa has had a tough time, and you guys worked your butts off to make Encore Soundworks. Our apartment could sell for around 2 million, Angus and I are just two people, we don't need such a big place. After

Eloise didn't agree.

decided,

Eloise felt really bad.

our only kid, Eloise. If we don't give the

are we gonna

apartment was in a hot spot, a lot of people wanted

three days, it

a slightly smaller place,

a bank card with a million

and make sure you add a

all these

nodded, then said again, "Once I have the money, I'll buy you guys

bigger place."

will be waiting for

still had some savings of

in a coffee shop. In just a few

more weight.

to

health is

Vanessa chuckled.

check, a total of 1.2 million, the

was reluctant to

her hand and said, "I'll be waiting for you

onto the shares for now and return them all to

returned.

husband or kids, she didn't have much to

"I was planning to find a hot guy abroad and not come back, but you're tying me down with

they

gastric cancer, how

knows what