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.

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

didn't respond, it seemed she

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

till midnight, but he

was the only

at the piano, playing over and over

all the songs she remembered, but Harvey still hadn't

down at her

the beautiful night view of Peterborough in

but she

and found that she had no way

didn't come back

with Milo and returned to her own

returned later,

phone, didn't know what

busy. He only said

didn't see each other for a

Encore Soundworks ran into

Vanessa invited Eloise to her office for a coffee. When

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

stomach cancer," Vanessa told her

was holding a cup of coffee. Hearing this

And then, tears fell.

wipe them away, but asked softly, "Did you

been to the best hospitals both domestically

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

Vanessa held Eloise's hand.

down her coffee cup, her fingers trembling

said, "I'll go to Switzerland

Vanessa shook her head.

strong, and she still had a

and even though she was sick, she hoped that

Vanessa said a lot.

to buy out Vanessa's shares, it would take at

ask Harvey

back to

mood and asked a

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

to their

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.

Eloise didn't agree.

end, Angus decided, "We'll do as Michelle

Eloise felt really bad.

kid, Eloise. If we don't give the money to

we gonna give

hot spot, a lot of people wanted to

less than three days, it

into a slightly smaller place, and Michelle

card with a million

to Ms. Vanessa, and make sure you add a gift.

you all

said again, "Once I have the

bigger place."

chuckled, "We will be waiting for your good

still had some savings of

In just a few days, Vanessa

more weight.

to

stopped her, "Your health is not good,

Vanessa chuckled.

of 1.2 million, the extra 50k

reluctant

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

for now and return them all to Vanessa once

returned.

no family, no husband or kids,

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

they were laughing, they

4 gastric cancer, how much time

knows what