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 was

on a faint smile and said, "We're doing okay. Riley, you

Riley's emotions were mixed.

She was standing on the other side of the corridor, her voice dull, "Riley, what

Riley was startled.

to comfort her, "Just having a chat with

gently pushed him

had heard

Eloise and

influence than the Gunner family

looked at

let out a

back for a moment.

it might be easier for women to communicate, so he agreed. As he left, he

were the past, Veronica would've been quick to

didn't have the energy to be angry or make a scene, because the baby in her womb was likely the

moment, she wanted to

to her and adjusted her wedding dress. "You look beautiful. A bride should look like a bride, no crying allowed.

still burst into

she

"I

Veronica and whispered, "I've loved two men in my life, and both ended in

about it. Once her career was stable in a year, she might go

time

the world

she could still live

but Veronica was heartbroken. She was

say something when she saw

long had he been

she said softly, "Harvey's

Eloise was startled.

turned around and saw him standing under the chandelier, looking

The atmosphere was tense.

saving both Eloise and himself from

Veronica flinched.

knowing her temper, said in a low voice, "Let them sort it out." Veronica's body tensed for a while before

faint smile. "Congratulations

She left with Harvey.

said a word, and there was no exchange

stopped in front of

getting stiff. She twisted it a

a click, he

holding the door handle, slowly relaxed. She leaned back in