Tangled Temptations

Chapter 237

Eloise was having none of his nonsense.

"I'm not upset," she huffed. "That's your personal life."

Harvey chuckled lightly. "She's not my personal life. You and Linda are." Turning to Linda, he asked, "Isn't that right, sweetheart?"

Linda climbed onto her father's lap, staring at Eloise with a judgemental gaze.

In the lull of the conversation, Denise walked in. She was carrying a tray laden with pecan pie, Linda's absolute favorite, and an assortment of other baked goods. Trailing behind her was the tall, striking actress, Beverly.

Beverly was a woman of immense confidence. She was an award-winning actress and was well-respected in the industry.

Having missed an opportunity to meet with Harvey in Sydney, she was determined not to let this opportunity slip away.

Denise gestured. "Please, have a seat."

Just as Beverly was about to sit down, her gaze froze. There was already someone seated on the couch.

A stunningly beautiful woman, young and elegant. She was slender, but not in the unhealthy way that many Hollywood actresses were; instead, she was slim but clearly fit.

this be Mr. Horigan's

took Denise's hand and obediently seated herself at the small round

Linda turned to Eloise, "Eloise,

the couch and turned her charming gaze towards Harvey. "Mr. Horigan, I would like to discuss the details of the

the jacket. He started brewing a cup of coffee - Eloise's favorite. He'd gotten an antique

finally found a man who was her equal; a successful businessman and a top actress, they were a perfect match. She watched as Harvey brewed the coffee,

recover, Harvey walked over with a cup of coffee placing it in front of Eloise, his voice gentle. "Don't drink too much, only half

for her. She couldn't help but blurt

to Eloise. "Why don't you take Linda to the playroom for a bit, I

discuss the contract further. You handle it. And the endorsement fee we agreed on, 12 million a year? We're tight on funds, bring it down to 10 million. If

guard, could only agree, "Mr. Horigan, I'm

Harvey dismissed her, leaving Beverly to process the

the room was clear, Harvey made his way to the playroom where he found Linda already asleep. Eloise was lying next to her,

shoes and slid in behind Eloise on the bed, his arm

interested, he would have had plenty of opportunities in Sydney. She didn't respond, signaling her disinterest in discussing his personal matters. After

tease her, his hand gently gliding over her waist, and his teeth nipping at her earlobe. "Eloise, you really know how to get under my

simply warned him, "Harvey, don't