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.

mind? Why not do it with me?

asked him to

"I was just worried about you. Don't be

morning and came in an hour late today, Dwight.

Dwight was feeling guilty.

since he arrived in Peterborough, he had been very abstinent. Besides,

last night, he

stammered, "I didn't have to go... it was... it was just like that. Nothing

life, as

night. Eloise got

His broad shoulders and slim waist made for an attractive figure, not to mention his air of elegance. Everyone passing by couldn't

quickly looking away. Harvey walked over to her, his gaze intense, "Why didn't you let Dwight drive you? If it's inconvenient next time, I can pick you

to reply 'there won't be a next time', but considering the favor she was asking,

smile, "A taxi

didn't say anything more and led

the entire French restaurant, presumably for a quiet conversation.

said, "You don't need to go to such

leaving the

the aperitif, giving

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

two set

the waiter, she looked at Harvey. He was leaning

He was indeed handsome.

luxurious chandelier, he outshone the

a strained voice, "About Riley and Veronica's matter, I would like to

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

lightly, "Let's

but she managed to force herself to eat a little. She didn't want to seem too desperate. She needed

occasionally asked her about

mention of Veronica and Gunner's

couldn't hold it in any longer. She put down her

"I know."

in a soft voice, "How do you

it?"

question left Eloise speechless. How should she talk about it? What could she

for Veronica and Riley? 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