Tangled Temptations

Chapter 249

Chapter 239

Late into the night.

Brett had just returned from a networking event in Brockville, slightly tipsy, leaning against the sofa. His butler brought him a cup of black coffee to sober up. He raised his hand signaling he didn't need it, and the butler tactfully retreated.

Brett's voice was gentle. "What's wrong? Did that jerk mess with you again?"

Eloise shook her head. "No! I just need a favor... um, it's about Orlena! I heard from Harvey that she ran away and it's been two years since she came back home. I was hoping you could keep an eye out for her."

Before she could finish, Brett slowly sat up. He loosened two buttons of his shirt, his voice was barely audible in the dead of the night. "She hasn't been home in

two years?"

Eloise nodded.

Brett fell silent, the sound of his heavy breathing echoed on the other end of the phone. After a long pause, Brett spoke in a low voice, "I'm heading to Peterborough for a business trip tomorrow, I'll drop by to see Linda!"

Eloise, "Really?"

But Brett had already hung up. Otherwise, he would have lost his composure!

The darkness of the night seemed to thicken. Past memories he had tried hard to forget started to resurface. He closed his eyes, as if he could still hear her soft voice.

"Brett, please don't be mad at my brother."

"Brett... will Linda be okay?"

"Brett, you're drunk! Stop drinking... um... Brett..."

...

Brett's face was flushed from the alcohol, reminding him of his misconduct that night. That night, he claimed the girl who was 16 years younger, as if he had lost his mind.

She cried in his arms, calling out for him, "Brett!" But it didn't wake the beast within him.

That night, he hurt her.

The darkness deepened.

Brett lit a cigarette in silence. He knew that with his status, it was best not to get involved with her anymore. He couldn't offer her a future, and he was 16 years older!

past, and she was so heartbroken when she left. He had

year they spent together, and the

she left, he knew he didn't want her to

what could he

day,

took Linda to the hospital in the morning and returned to

the afternoon. He didn't mention Orlena, but Eloise did share some

five, he said his goodbyes to Eloise. "I have to head back to Brockville. I

surprised. "You don't even have time for

"I have

sensed that his mood wasn't great. He didn't want to talk about it, and

he got into his car, he sat quietly. The

opened his hand. On it was

spoke quietly,

with him for a long time and naturally knew some things. Mr. Brett had never mentioned it, but there was

hour later, the car stopped in front of the apartment on Fifth Avenue, and Brett went up alone. The apartment was quite spacious and

while, and it was clear from

the sofa. He quietly smoked a

and their relationship was more of a fleeting passion. He was entangled in complicated matters, and her naivety was not suited

voice slightly hoarse.

was taken aback on the other end. He didn't expect his boss to bring up

spoke calmly,

back to reality, Donny immediately

the phone, locked

fade; he was still

In the evening.

Mr. Brett had come by. He acknowledged with a quiet

Eloise in the kitchen after searching

preparation for Brett's visit. Harvey felt a bit jealous. Since their reunion, she rarely cooked, but today she had prepared so many dishes for Brett. She

a date with her in the kitchen. He handed his coat to a servant,

battering a fish. She glanced at

help but feel attracted. He didn't bother arguing. "Let me

him. "You just spend time

"I'd rather

staff

against her neck,

"I'm not!"

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