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?"

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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!"

His client was already waiting, and the

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

apart, and she believed that with a little patience and understanding, he'd eventually

arms.

hope you win today!" Joan said, her voice

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

win, let's celebrate with champagne. I'm all yours!" Joan flirted,

with excitement. Was this a public declaration of love? And was Ms. Joan, Harvey's alleged first love, going to be his new fling amidst

for

of having an affair! Ms. Joan, please respect yourself!" Harvey retorted, before walking straight

the bouquet of flowers

"We are childhood sweethearts. No one can replace me in his heart! If the law is Harvey's first love,

scribbled down her words. This story was bound to make headlines! Denise looked at Joan and shook her head. She was testing Harvey's patience. At ten, the court session began promptly. Like always, Harvey was on his game. By

party requested a recess to discuss a settlement. Just as the judge was about to announce the recess, Harvey received a call from Orlena, who

her anywhere." Orlena cried over the phone, "I only went to the bathroom for a bit, I didn't mean for this to happen. Do you think something

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be right there!" Harvey replied softly before

disgruntled judge, he said in a hoarse voice, "My wife needs me, so I request that my client find

was stunned. The case was basically over, with no more than half an hour to go. Harvey's undefeated record

judge's face twitched, and he coughed lightly,

this? Leaving court during a session could

step

towards the exit. He paused momentarily and softly said, "Make it forever! As of today,

media went ballistic! The case itself was no longer