Tangled Temptations

Chapter 234

Harvey was intentionally vague, causing Eloise to feel a mix of anger and amusement. He cast her a long look, acknowledged Diego with a reserved nod, then climbed into his car. Linda, peering from the window, silently mouthed, "You're dead meat!" at him. Her dad's vengeful spirit was renowned.

Standing in the night, Eloise watched the luxury car slowly drive off. Dealing with Harvey, she mused, was as tiring as handling a kid. Diego, though, was not one to ignore the obvious. He stared at the piece of candy in his hand, realizing he didn't stand a chance. Not just because of Harvey, but also due to that extraordinarily bright kid.

Eloise snapped out of her thoughts, offering Diego an apologetic smile. Diego returned the smile, watching the direction Harvey's car had taken off in. After a long pause, he finally asked, "You... you're still in love with him, aren't you?"

...

When Harvey returned home with Linda, he sat quietly on the couch, his gaze as deep as the ocean. He knew there was no chance between Eloise and Diego, yet he couldn't help his jealousy.

He couldn't resist himself, so he picked up his phone and texted Eloise. [Eloise, are you into younger men now? They're inexperienced... can they satisfy you?]

Eloise read the text, sure it was from Harvey. He must have been gone mad holding himself back for these past three years. Eloise didn't want to indulge him, so she replied, [Thanks for your concern. I think I'll try it out!]

Harvey, upon reading this, immediately tossed his phone aside. They were both annoyed.

...

After her bath, Linda, dressed in a onesie, ran out. She nestled into Harvey's arms. Harvey masked his emotions and started to dry her hair. While Linda was on the brink of sleep, she didn't forget to console her dad, "Mom won't fall for that mister!"

At this, Harvey's heart leaped, though he feigned indifference. "Oh?"

Linda yawned. "Mom is so pretty, it's normal for men to like her! Just like me... there are so many boys in kindergarten who like me, I can't even count!"

Harvey felt a soft warmth in his heart. He kissed Linda, murmuring in a hoarse voice, "Am I too dominant?"

Linda hummed in response.

Harvey seriously considered his actions. Had he been too controlling with Eloise, causing her resentment? Their relationship included Linda, so it was unlikely that she would consider dating anyone else right now.

He'd been too anxious and worried. He was about to send an apology to Eloise when Linda, almost asleep, mumbled, "Actually, dad, you have a right to be worried. Today, in the car, mom got a call and she seemed excited..."

trembled. Linda's eyes opened

seething in silence.

night

She took the small suitcase from the housekeeper and glanced at Harvey, who sat on the couch. "I'll bring her back tomorrow evening," she said. Harvey, engrossed in a financial magazine, seemed

was about to leave when he called her back. Harvey told Linda to get into the car first, then gestured to the couch across

the housekeeper, Eloise waited for the living room to quiet down. Harvey then nonchalantly brought up, "I heard

he knew; Linda was

Dwight had collaborated with Landon, it was routine for her, as the boss, to communicate with him. Moreover, Landon seemed to have

her for a long time, then

avoid any further unpleasantness, he quickly changed the subject.

"Orlena?"

then immediately put it out, "She's

She remembered Orlena as a delicate and innocent girl. How

come home with me. My parents,

He looked at her and said,

I'll visit your parents when I

reluctance but didn't press

inappropriate. Since they were divorced and had been on and off multiple times, she didn't want to drag the

on his career. Gradually, the ambiguity between them lessened. On one hand, Harvey didn't dare pressure her, and on the other, he was genuinely busy. Now that Eloise was taking care of Linda, he could devote more

Day, he was in Hong Kong, acquiring a chain of five-star

named them Crown

celebratory banquet made it to the headlines of

toasting with a few executives. Standing by his side was an A-list actress, the brand ambassador of

female actress was naturally

raised her head,

moment. Actually, she wasn't! If she were, she would have

loving peck, gently saying, "Your daddy should have his

into the couch, every strand of hair showing a hint of sadness. She not only wanted her mom, but

small

very much, and she also knew if she acted spoiled and cried a little, her mom might just get back together with her dad. But Linda also loved her mom. She couldn't do that. The little one's mood remained