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.

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

it seemed she

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

till midnight, but he

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

the piano, playing over and over

all the songs she

tired, laid down at her

at the piano, with the beautiful night view of Peterborough in front

but she

and found that she

back the whole

Eloise left the apartment with Milo and returned to her own

returned later,

held the phone, didn't know what

busy. He only said a few words before

see each other for

ran into

Vanessa invited Eloise to her office for a coffee. When

she couldn't help

I have stomach cancer," Vanessa told

a cup of

And then, tears fell.

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

the best hospitals both

hope you can take over if it's possible. I don't have any

Vanessa held Eloise's hand.

coffee cup, her fingers trembling

"I'll go to Switzerland

Vanessa shook her head.

always been strong, and she still had a

Soundworks was built by her and Eloise together, and even though she was sick, she hoped that Eloise could

Vanessa said a lot.

shares, it

ask Harvey

the evening, Eloise went back to

mood and asked a

of Encore Soundworks, Angus asked Michelle, "How much money do we have

went back to their

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 selling the apartment, a 80

Eloise didn't agree.

decided, "We'll do as Michelle

Eloise felt really bad.

whispered, "You're our only kid, Eloise. If we don't give the money

are we gonna give

was in a hot spot, a lot of

than three days,

into a

bank card with a million in

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

you all these

I have the money, I'll

bigger place."

"We will be waiting for your

had some savings of her

a coffee shop. In just a

more weight.

wanted to

stopped her, "Your health is not good,

Vanessa chuckled.

total of 1.2 million,

reluctant

"I'll be waiting for you to

would hold onto the shares for now and return them all to Vanessa once

returned.

no husband or kids, she didn't have

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

they were laughing, they

cancer, how

today's goodbye, who knows what the next