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.

Could this be Mr. Horigan's

scurried off Harvey's lap, took Denise's hand and obediently seated herself at the small

piece, Linda turned to

and turned her charming gaze towards Harvey. "Mr. Horigan, I

to the coffee machine, his figure clad in a tailored suit, minus the jacket. He started brewing a cup of coffee - Eloise's favorite. He'd gotten an antique Italian espresso machine, so she could

and a top actress, they were a perfect match. She watched as Harvey brewed the coffee, expecting him to serve her. But to her surprise, the last piece of pecan pie was handed to

over with a cup of coffee placing

shocked. The coffee was not for her.

don't you take Linda to the playroom for

Beverly any further embarrassment, picked Linda up and left the room. Once they had left, Harvey summoned Casmir, his assistant, and gestured towards Beverly. "She wants to 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

agree, "Mr. Horigan, I'm

cold nod, Harvey dismissed her, leaving Beverly

the playroom where he found Linda already asleep. Eloise was lying next to her, tracing Linda's

the bed, his arm snaking around her

She didn't respond, signaling her disinterest in discussing his personal

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

warned him, "Harvey, don't