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.

it with me? I promise you'll

asked him

"I was just

"I heard you were partying until three in the morning and came in an

Dwight was feeling guilty.

fault. Ever since he arrived in Peterborough, he had been very abstinent. Besides, facing Eloise's cold face every day, he was getting

night, he

to go... it was... it was just like

about his personal life, as

ask him to accompany her to the French restaurant that night. Eloise got

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

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

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

a smile, "A taxi works just

more

the entire French restaurant, presumably for a quiet conversation. But instead, this made Eloise feel more pressure. As

order, she softly said, "You don't need to

ate, leaving the decision entirely up to

took a sip of the aperitif, giving her a slight smile, "Eloise,

long, but we rarely have private dates like this. This place is pretty nice, shall we come here

two

waiter, she looked at Harvey. He was

He was indeed handsome.

luxurious chandelier, he outshone

a strained voice, "About

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

lightly, "Let's talk business after

didn't want to seem too desperate.

she was. He occasionally asked her about work, and even managed to bring up Dwight

mention of

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

"I know."

a soft voice, "How do you want to talk

it?"

How should she talk

know, Gunner has already approached me. He offered me quite a