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.

sank. Could this

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

piece, Linda turned to Eloise, "Eloise, will

charming gaze towards Harvey. "Mr.

a tailored suit, minus the jacket. He started brewing

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

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

for her.

"Why don't you take Linda

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.

"Mr. Horigan, I'm looking

Harvey dismissed her, leaving Beverly to process

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

bed, his arm snaking around her waist, whispering,

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

but tease her, his hand gently gliding over her waist, and his teeth nipping at

him, "Harvey,