Tangled Temptations

Chapter 222

Two days before Eloise was to be discharged from the hospital, Harvey had a long-standing court case to attend to at ten in the morning. At eight, he specifically instructed Orlena to look after Eloise and to call him if anything happened.

"I'll take good care of her!" Orlena assured him.

Harvey took one more glance at Eloise. She was leaning against the headboard of the bed, quietly reading a book. Her complexion had improved somewhat, and her cheeks were fuller than before.

Knowing she wouldn't care, he still gently said, "I'll be back for lunch!"

Silence was her only response. With a bitter smile, Harvey stepped out of the room.

Denise was waiting for him outside. When she saw him get out, she immediately asked in concern, "How's Eloise doing?"

Harvey picked up his briefcase and replied in a low voice, "She's getting better. The doctor said she can be discharged soon."

Denise offered a few comforting words.

When they got to the ground floor, a swarm of media with microphones was huddled around the black limousine, all vying to interview Harvey.

"Attorney Horigan, this is your first court appearance since your wife's incident. Will your wife's situation affect your performance? Are you confident in maintaining your undefeated record?"

...

Harvey stayed silent, slipping into the backseat of the limo. Denise held off the media, making a few brief comments before climbing into the backseat herself, swearing at the relentless media in her mind. She watched her boss with apprehension, fearing that his performance might be affected today.

Nobody knew how much Harvey cared about his reputation better than his close confidant, Denise. To her surprise, Harvey was remarkably calm. With a poker face, he instructed the driver, "Let's go!"

nine, the car slowly pulled up to the front of the Peterborough Supreme Court. His client was already waiting, and the opposing counsel was not far off. Their ambition

roses she held, her gaze filled with shy admiration for the man before her. She had been through

apart, and she believed that with a

arms.

win today!" Joan said, her voice

a case once, simply fulfilling his professional duty. Maybe he had hoped for some closure, but what was

with champagne. I'm all

love? And was Ms. Joan, Harvey's alleged first love, going to be his new fling amidst his marital

for Harvey's

intention of having an affair! Ms. Joan,

was left fuming, the bouquet of flowers discarded on

at her. Maintaining her smile, she shamelessly declared, "We are childhood sweethearts. No one can replace me in his heart! If the

always, Harvey was on his game. By eleven, the outcome was pretty much in his favor. Attorney Horigan would keep his undefeated record, and his picture would be plastered all over the

opposing party requested a recess to discuss a settlement. Just as the judge was about to announce the recess,

went to the bathroom for a

...

be right there!" Harvey replied softly before hanging

eyes, Harvey stood up. Facing the disgruntled judge, he said in

hour to go. Harvey's undefeated record was within reach, and he was still

face twitched, and he coughed lightly, "Attorney Horigan, are

this? Leaving court during a session could result in a

to step into a courtroom for the next

Harvey was already making his way towards the exit. He paused momentarily and softly said, "Make

media went ballistic! The case itself was no longer important; everyone was focused on Harvey's