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.

Why not do it with me? I promise you'll forget

asked him to

huff, expressing his indignation, "I was just worried

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

Dwight was feeling guilty.

last night, but it wasn't his fault. Ever since he arrived in

partying last night,

it was...

personal life, as long as it didn't interfere with

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

he was dressed formally in a black shirt, a dark gray tie, and a black, handmade three-piece suit. His broad shoulders and slim waist made for an attractive figure, not to mention his air of elegance. Everyone passing by couldn't help but steal a few

over to her, his gaze intense, "Why

be a next time', but considering the

smile, "A taxi

anything more and

presumably for a quiet conversation.

softly said, "You don't

they ate, leaving

took a sip of the aperitif, giving

this. This place is pretty nice, shall

two

thanking the waiter, she looked at Harvey. He was leaning back in

He was indeed handsome.

chandelier,

sip of water and spoke in a strained voice, "About Riley and Veronica's matter, I would like to

like he was

lightly, "Let's talk

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

than she was. He occasionally asked her about work, and

mention of Veronica

in any longer. She put

"I know."

gaze was deep as he asked in a soft

it?"

should she talk about it?

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