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 with me? I promise you'll

him

expressing his indignation, "I was just worried about you.

"I heard you were partying until three in the morning and came in an hour late today,

Dwight was feeling guilty.

fault. Ever since he arrived in Peterborough, he had been very abstinent. Besides, facing Eloise's cold

night,

didn't have to go... it was... it

about his personal life, as long

that night. Eloise got out of the cab, and Harvey was

shoulders and

look at him, before quickly looking away. Harvey walked over to her, his gaze intense, "Why didn't you let Dwight drive you? If it's inconvenient next

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

smile, "A taxi works

more and led her

conversation. But instead, this made Eloise feel more pressure.

softly said, "You don't

leaving the decision entirely

took a sip of the aperitif, giving her a slight smile, "Eloise, we've been

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

two

He was leaning back in his

He was indeed handsome.

chandelier, he outshone

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

fingers gently caressing it. The gesture looked like he was caressing a woman, but he did

chuckled lightly, "Let's talk business

to eat a little. She didn't want to

her about work, and even managed

was no mention of Veronica and

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

"I know."

gaze was deep as he asked in a soft

it?"

should she talk

"You want to plead for Veronica and Riley? But Eloise, you probably don't know, Gunner has already approached me. He offered me quite a generous deal to