Tangled Temptations

Chapter 203

A moment later, the sound of a car engine roared to life in the driveway, signaling

that Harvey was leaving.

Eloise knew he was somewhat angry.

But she didn't dwell on it too much.

Since he was out, she took the opportunity to leave with Milo.

The entire day passed without a word exchanged between them.

On Saturday night, Eloise attended Veronica and Riley's wedding reception.

The reception was held at a five-star hotel with just four tables. Compared to Callum's lavish wedding not too long ago, this one seemed rather subdued. Additionally, Riley and Veronica didn't seem to be in high spirits.

Eloise offered her best wishes.

Veronica's voice shook as she hugged her.

Riley, standing next to his new bride, locked eyes with Eloise.

His gaze was complex. As a man, he understood too well what Eloise had given up. He felt grateful, yet guilty.

Eloise offered him a faint smile, nonchalant and serene.

Riley had always been a bit of a cynic.

But he felt he owed Eloise for the rest of his life, a debt he could never repay.

After exchanging a few polite words, Eloise took her seat. She scanned the room discreetly. Harvey was not there.

She let out a sigh of relief.

The atmosphere at the reception was tense, even during the traditional toasting. Yet, Riley held Veronica's hand throughout, supporting her forced smile.

After the reception, Eloise went to the restroom.

As she washed her hands, she thought about Riley and Veronica's intertwined fingers, and how Veronica would be happy. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Riley's voice behind her. "Eloise."

Eloise turned around.

Riley, dressed in a suit, was leaning against the restroom corridor, smoking. Seeing Eloise turn around, he put out his cigarette and thanked her sincerely.

Eloise didn't say much. "It's not easy being together. Take good care of Veronica." Riley nodded.

He couldn't resist asking, "How are things with you and him?"

both knew who he

she put on a faint smile and said, "We're doing okay. Riley, you don't need to worry about this. You just got

Riley's emotions were mixed.

say something when Veronica suddenly appeared. She was standing on the other side

Riley was startled.

quickly went to comfort her, "Just having a chat

pushed

had heard

Eloise and Harvey

and she got to marry Riley. Someone with more influence than the Gunner family must have

reddened, and she looked at Eloise,

out

"You should step back for a moment. I need to talk

left, he gently patted his wife's shoulder

past, Veronica would've

energy to be angry or make a scene, because the baby in her womb was likely the result of some sacrifice Eloise made. She couldn't explain the feelings

she wanted

her and adjusted her wedding dress. "You look beautiful. A bride should look like a bride, no crying allowed. Veronica, I'm fine. I don't plan to get married anymore, so you

burst

her could talk about anything, but she had never heard that Eloise didn't

sobbed, "I don't believe

loved two men in my life, and both ended in

had thought about it. Once her career was stable

spend time

around the world with her

could still live a

on, but

she saw Harvey

How long had

she

Eloise was startled.

slowly turned around and saw him standing under the chandelier, looking as dashing as

The atmosphere was tense.

end, Harvey was the one to break the silence, saving both Eloise and himself

Veronica flinched.

in a low voice, "Let them sort it out." Veronica's body tensed for a while

a faint smile. "Congratulations on your

She left with Harvey.

one said a word, and there was no exchange of words even on the way back

stopped in front of Eloise's apartment

stiff. She twisted it a little and

a click, he locked the

handle, slowly relaxed. She leaned back in her seat and said in