Tangled Temptations

Chapter 189

Eloise's words were dripping with sarcasm.

Harvey was in pain. He lowered his head, and it took him a while to mutter her name, "Eloise..."

Eloise didn't respond. She silently tore the document into shreds. When she looked up at him again, her eyes were as if looking at a stranger. "Harvey, I hope you can keep your promises!"

His gaze was deep. He made a phone call, putting a stop to all the pressure on Sleak Tech.

Everything was over.

Harvey watched her rejecting figure, wanting to touch her, but Eloise's body froze instantly. He swallowed the pain and gave a small smile. "I won't touch you! Eloise, can you make me something to eat?"

Eloise didn't respond. Harvey couldn't help but hug her from behind, his chin resting on her shoulder, whispering, "Cook for me, please. I haven't eaten a decent meal in ages. Without you, I can't sleep at night either." He was always missing her.

Eloise pushed him away. Standing in the shadows by the window, she softly said, "Harvey, when I wanted to be in a serious relationship, you didn't give me a chance. Now, I don't want it anymore! And... I can avoid Landon, but I can't be with you anymore. If you force me, I will do anything!"

Slowly turning her head, she whispered, "Harvey, everyone has their privacy. I guess someone famous like you must value it a lot. After all, any little thing could ruin your perfect image, right?"

Harvey wasn't surprised. He had been with Eloise for a long time, so it was normal for her to know some things. Of course, it wouldn't matter if those things got out. But seeing her so angry now, he was willing to back off a little.

"I'll go now. Remember to get something to eat!" His tone was gentle, like he was back to being caring and loving as if the previous threats never happened.

As he left, Harvey gently stroked her back. Eloise froze, rejecting his touch.

He paused, whispering, "Eloise, I know you hate me, but I don't regret it!" Eloise chuckled coldly. Of course, he didn't regret it because he didn't lose anything.

...

The next day, Eloise went to Encore Soundworks and started working. Harvey called a few times, but she didn't pick up. He often sent flowers and would have meals delivered from fancy restaurants, but Eloise never accepted anything.

A week later, Veronica called.

"Eloise, Landon is going on a business trip, his flight is at two in the afternoon! I heard from Riley that he won't be back for at least a year!"

Eloise held her phone, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window. She softly acknowledged.

Veronica quietly asked, "Do you... want to come and see him off?"

Eloise lifted her head slightly, taking a moment before replying, "No, give him my regards. No, forget it."

Veronica sighed softly.

After hanging up, Eloise stood there, looking at the blue sky and white clouds. Landon was leaving.

She remembered that on the darkest night, it was Landon who walked out of the darkness and gave her warmth. She remembered him saying, "Eloise, let's give it a try!" when she was feeling lost.

Landon had a carefree for the

...

noon, her secretary came in and said, "Ms. Laurent, the driver you

said, "Let

left the room blushing, which made Eloise feel a

and the driver walked in. The first thing that caught her eye was a pair of long legs, and, looking up,

blurted out, "You may have the wrong place. We're looking for a

a document onto the desk. He said, "I'm here

down at

Rossland,

lightly and said, "Mr. Arellano, for some reasons, we might

a professional race car driver. You should feel honored that

She calmly said, "The monthly salary is $800, not including accommodation.

thought he would definitely not accept. To her surprise, the man laughed. He leaned closer to her. "My bank card has been confiscated. $800 without housing, are you trying to make me live on the streets? Look at this handsome face, isn't

attention. She casually said, "If

up immediately. "I

couldn't accommodate him. If he stayed, all

man seemed angry. "I'm willing to drive for you, you should

brought Eloise some lunch, and as soon as she entered, she saw a tall young

immediately helped Michelle sit down, took the lunch box from her hands, and said respectfully, "You must be Ms. Laurent's mother! Why did you come here in this hot weather? Aren't I driving for

grinning from ear to ear. Eloise

next to Michelle, blinking, and said, "But I'm working here, making $800 a month, and I don't even have a place to

her with such trusting eyes, Michelle couldn't handle it and asked Eloise, "Don't we

replied, "Only

were so affectionate, and Michelle's heart melted. "I have an extra room at my place, Eloise,

really liked this man. She spent the whole afternoon chatting with him, and when she left, she happily asked Eloise to keep

been in a bad mood, and having such a likable man around her would improve her

files, and said plainly, "Go for a physical examination this afternoon. If there's no

his leg, and hearing this news, he immediately jumped up.

called the secretary, "Please

raised his hand in surrender. "Alright, I'll go for the physical, can

"Eloise..."

I'll go by

faint smile. "I'll

"I'll let you know

toe!"

and don't speak rudely like this

...

eyes flashing with an inexplicable emotion.

came from a decent background. His shoes were worth a thousand dollars, and the watch on his wrist was

physical report. He leaned over Eloise's desk,

glanced at him. "Get