Tangled Temptations

Chapter 209

Chapter 200

The atmosphere in the office was as still as a held breath.

Eloise's face was noticeably pale.

It took her a moment to find her voice. "Harvey," she said, her tone ragged, "I would rather keep our dealings strictly business. We shouldn't be discussing feelings, futures, and certainly not marriage."

She tilted her head slightly, "Who was it that said marriage is just a piece of paper?"

Harvey's expression slightly changed.

His voice was hoarse yet gentle, "I'm sorry, Eloise. I've broken your heart."

He pulled out a tissue and offered it to her.

Eloise suppressed her emotions, her voice low, "You want a chance, Harvey? I'II give you a chance. One year. I'll be with you for a year. Once that year is over, we're done."

Harvey sat with his back to the window.

His figure was shrouded in shadows. His brows lifted slightly at her words. "And what if you fall for me within that year? What if you want to marry me then?"

Eloise didn't answer.

He understood her silence. She would protect herself, keep herself from falling for him.

This year, she would only give him what she had already promised.

Harvey leaned back on the couch, seemingly relaxed but visibly tense. He had helped her grow, and now she was setting conditions, negotiating skillfully.

He was silent for a long time.

Eloise watched him, her voice tense, "Do you wanna do this or not, Harvey?"

"I do," he heard his own voice conceding.

...

Eloise was momentarily dazed.

He had already risen and moved behind her, gently wrapping his arms around her. He whispered in her ear, "I want this, Eloise. Stop with the talk of being simply a bed mate. I could never treat you like that. Our relationship is legitimate. Stop saying otherwise, okay?"

Harvey was a master of charm and tenderness. He knew exactly how to play her.

Eloise was all too aware of this.

She stated calmly, "We won't live together. We won't meet each other's parents."

"Okay."

"But occasionally, I'll join you for a weekend. That's not too much to ask, is it? Isn't that how couples normally interact?"

Eloise didn't object.

Truthfully, she didn't want him to come to her apartment.

the terms,

lightly held her shoulder, then leaned in and kissed her. She was

standing. It was an awkward position for a kiss, but it made

resist, but she didn't respond

wouldn't initiate, he chuckled lightly, "Have you forgotten

her chin,

involuntarily let him in, and he made himself at home,

was meant to be a light kiss into a passionate exploration after being separated for half

in their

his breath. His voice was a whisper, "You still have feelings for me,

Embarrassed,

shakily buttoned up

calmed down, she felt exposed. In her hurry,

want to let you go." Tears welled up in the

but that didn't mean her

her as he used to. Instead, he helped her straighten her clothes, whispering, "I have more work to

bear

maintain her composure,

with a look that was entirely that of a

woman.

calling me

Eloise was slightly flushed.

instead pressing

downstairs. Help

"Ms. Laurent, this

out the relationship between Eloise and her

was waiting outside

Eloise's own champagne-colored BMW. Seeing Eloise come out, Dwight jumped out

His gaze was murderous.

Laurent, do you want

didn't want to make a scene. She gave a weak smile to cover her unease, "He's my driver.

quickly taking

and moved to get in the car.

you sleep with him?" He

was icy, "Do you

heard she had gone to see Harvey, he felt like he was going crazy. Fucking hell, he had come

indignation, something else was struggling to

for what it

he was angry, so angry he was speaking without thinking, "Why can't you accept me? Is it because Harvey is more competent? Is it because

Eloise was livid.

she had to deal with this punk. Her voice was colder, "My personal affairs are none of your

had always been bold, couldn't

her, kicking at the car, "You

old man? He's no match

want to join

She flagged it down and moved

grabbed her arm,

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