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.

young driver couldn't help saying, "Ms. Laurent,

she didn't

and then began to wait... wait for Harvey to come

till midnight, but

Milo was the

at the piano, playing over and

the songs she remembered,

down at her

piano, with the beautiful night view

she felt extremely

and found that she had no

come back the whole

dawn, Eloise left the apartment with Milo and returned to her

probably returned later, he

phone, didn't know what

only said a few words before hanging

see each other for a

ran into

to her

couldn't help asking

I have stomach cancer," Vanessa

was holding a cup of coffee. Hearing

And then, tears fell.

them away, but asked softly, "Did you get a

I've been to the best hospitals both

anyone else, I hope you can take over if it's possible. I

Vanessa held Eloise's hand.

her coffee cup, her fingers

Eloise said, "I'll go

Vanessa shook her head.

and she still had a

and Eloise together, and even though she was

Vanessa said a lot.

out Vanessa's shares, it would

want to ask

back to Angus's house

her mood and asked a

Encore Soundworks, Angus asked Michelle, "How

went back to

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,

Eloise didn't agree.

decided, "We'll do as Michelle

Eloise felt really bad.

Eloise. If we don't give the

we gonna

spot, a lot

than three days, it

moved into a

a bank card with a

Ms. Vanessa, and make sure you add a gift. She's been

you all these

"Once I have

bigger place."

be waiting

some

met Vanessa in a coffee shop. In just

more weight.

wanted to

is not good,

Vanessa chuckled.

1.2 million, the extra 50k was from her own savings, as

was reluctant to

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

the shares for now and return

returned.

family, no husband or kids,

made her laugh and say, "I was planning to find a hot guy abroad and not come back, but you're tying

they were laughing, they were

how much

knows what the next meeting