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.

heart sank. Could this

she was hesitating, Linda scurried off Harvey's lap, took Denise's hand and obediently seated herself at the small round table

to Eloise, "Eloise, will

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

glanced at her, then made his way 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

had 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, expecting him to serve her. But to her surprise, the last piece of pecan pie was handed to Eloise by Linda, who then innocently asked,

Harvey walked over with a cup of coffee placing it

coffee was not for her. She couldn't

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

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

only agree, "Mr. Horigan, I'm looking forward to our

final cold nod, Harvey dismissed her, leaving Beverly to process the

made his way to the playroom where he found Linda

couldn't resist; he removed his shoes and slid in behind Eloise on the bed, his arm snaking around

of opportunities in Sydney. She didn't respond, signaling her disinterest in discussing his personal matters. After all, apart from Linda,

his hand gently gliding over her waist, and his teeth nipping at her earlobe. "Eloise, you really

him,