Tangled Temptations

Chapter 198

After Eloise finished speaking, there was a long silence on the other end.

They could hear each other's faint breathing, and gradually, Harvey's breaths grew heavier.

But in the end, he simply said, "Okay."

He suggested they meet at a French restaurant that night, but Eloise refused. She spoke softly, "Let's talk in your office."

Harvey remained silent, clearly rejecting her proposal.

Eloise needed his help, so she compromised, "Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Eloise was in a daze for a long time.

She was well aware that if she got involved with Harvey again, she'd have to give something in return for his help. Perhaps he had already set a trap and was waiting for her.

Harvey, the man she could never truly move.

Because of her preoccupations, Eloise was distracted all day.

When Dwight walked in with the reports, he was all smiles. He threw the papers onto the table and said, "I must say, that new guy Carter you hired is quite impressive. He's great at his job and doesn't demand a high salary. I didn't know you had the makings of a capitalist."

Eloise browsed through the reports, her expression indifferent.

Dwight plopped down on the desk, observing her intently. "Why aren't you happy with the profits rolling in? Why is it so hard to please you, woman? Are you lacking some TLC? How about I satisfy you? I guarantee you'll never forget it, and you would instantly forget about that Horigan."

Closing the report, Eloise said, "Deduct $5000."

With a squawk, Dwight asked, "What for?"

"For harassing your boss."

"Darn! How many young ladies would kill for me to harass them, and I don't even bother."

Eloise ignored him. She took a cigarette from him, lit it, and let it burn silently on the desk as she stared at the glowing tip, lost in thought.

Dwight knew something was bothering her.

"A woman like you shouldn't be inhaling secondhand smoke.

on your mind? Why not do it

asked him to

a huff, expressing his indignation, "I

you were partying until three in the morning and came in an hour late today, Dwight. If this happens

Dwight was feeling guilty.

it wasn't his fault. Ever since he arrived in Peterborough, he had

partying last night,

it was... it

his personal life, as long

French restaurant that night. Eloise got out of the cab,

a black shirt, a dark gray tie, and a black, handmade three-piece suit. His broad shoulders and slim

couldn't help but take a deep look at him, before quickly looking away. Harvey walked over to her, his gaze intense, "Why didn't you let

wanted to reply 'there won't be a next time', but considering the favor

smile, "A

didn't say anything more

presumably for a quiet conversation. But instead, this made Eloise feel more pressure. As she

don't

didn't care what they ate, leaving the decision

giving her

have private dates like this. This place is pretty nice, shall we come

two set

waiter, she looked at Harvey. He was leaning back in his chair,

He was indeed handsome.

chandelier, he outshone

a sip of water and spoke in a strained voice, "About Riley and Veronica's

gently caressing it. The gesture looked like he was caressing a

"Let's talk business

a little. She didn't want to seem too desperate. She

her

of

Eloise couldn't hold it in any longer. She put down her cutlery, "Attorney Horigan, we're

"I know."

in a soft voice, "How do you want to

it?"

left Eloise speechless. How should she

But Eloise, you probably don't know, Gunner has already approached me. He offered me quite a generous deal to represent him in this lawsuit, almost a third of the Gunner family's fortune. I refused... out of respect for