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 won't

she didn't care

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

till midnight, but he

and Milo was the only one moving

the piano, playing over and over

the songs she remembered, but

down at her

beautiful night view

she felt

their relationship and found that

back the

the apartment with Milo and

later,

phone, didn't know what to

He only said a few words before hanging

see

Encore Soundworks ran into problems

Vanessa invited Eloise to her office for

looking unwell, she couldn't help

have stomach cancer," Vanessa told her

holding a cup of

And then, tears fell.

but asked softly, "Did you get a

to the best hospitals both domestically

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 cup,

Eloise said, "I'll go

Vanessa shook her head.

always been strong, and she still had a wish at

and even though she was sick, she

Vanessa said a lot.

out Vanessa's shares, it would take at least over a

didn't want to ask Harvey for the

back to Angus's house

mood and asked

and the issue of Encore Soundworks, Angus asked Michelle, "How much money

to

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

Eloise didn't agree.

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

Eloise felt really bad.

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

else are we gonna give it

a hot spot, a lot of people wanted to

three

moved into a

a bank card with a million in

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

all

have the money, I'll buy you

bigger place."

be waiting

still had some savings

shop. In just

more weight.

to order

her, "Your health is not good, you

Vanessa chuckled.

her a check, a total of 1.2 million, the extra

was reluctant

said, "I'll be waiting for

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

returned.

family, no husband or kids, she didn't have

hot guy abroad and not come back, but you're tying me down

they were also

cancer, how

knows what the next meeting will