Tangled Temptations

Chapter 276

At ten in the morning.

Denise headed to the law firm. Harvey's assistant ushered her into the office, greeting her with a warm smile. "Denise, welcome back!"

But Denise felt an edge of anxiety. She closed the door behind her, taking in the sight of Harvey sitting behind his desk. Harvey didn't even glance up as he was engrossed in his paperwork. He spoke casually, "Eloise sent you?"

Denise didn't deny it, nodding. "Yes! Ms. Laurent thought I was familiar with this case and could help you, Attorney Horigan."

Harvey gave a light chuckle. He closed the file and began engaging in small talk. Finally, he asked casually, "What about Mr. Gerald from Everest Technologies? Is that his name, Gerald?"

Denise was taken aback. "Oh, yes, that's him."

Harvey's voice grew softer. "Is he married?"

Denise didn't understand his interest, but she answered honestly, "Mr. Gerald is

35 and quite attractive, but he's never been married. I heard he doesn't even have a girlfriend."

Unmarried, no girlfriend...

Harvey's lips thinned slightly. "Alright, I get it. You can go now."

As Denise reached for the files to leave, Harvey suddenly asked, "When is

Eloise's prenatal checkup and at which hospital? Send me the details..."

Denise couldn't help but chuckle. "Sure! I'll send it to you later."

...

When Harvey reached the hospital, it was nearly eleven.

Eloise had already finished her checkup. She sat alone on a bench, quietly examining the ultrasound results.

Harvey slowly approached. He saw her alone, with no sign of Mr. Gerald. He knew then that Eloise had played a little trick on him. He wasn't annoyed, instead,

he sat next to her, stretching out his body, and asked, "Let's see it."

Eloise handed him the ultrasound. "It's almost been five months now! You decided on the name Darrien."

Harvey looked at the ultrasound. "Is it a boy?"

Eloise nodded, her gaze falling on his face. How she wished he could suddenly remember, and tell her, "Eloise, I'm sorry I'm late."

But that didn't happen...

Harvey, who had lost part of his memories, was only playing the role of a husband. He was here merely doing it out of fear that she might cheat on him.

Sure enough, after seeing the ultrasound, he politely escorted her downstairs, not even bothering to invite her for lunch. They went their separate ways at the entrance of the hospital.

In the following days, Harvey lived as if he were single, always out socializing, and rarely coming home.

Private detectives sent photos to Eloise of Harvey attending one social event after another, surrounded by countless socialites.

A month later, in the president's office at Everest Technologies.

Eloise stood quietly by the floor-to-ceiling window. Her desk was littered with photos.

Gerald walked in, catching sight of the photos. He pretended not to see, suggesting considerately, "Ms. Laurent, why don't I go to Gregory's private dinner alone tonight? You should go home early and rest."

Eloise shook her head lightly. "Gregory has done us a great favor. It's only right we show him some respect."

Gerald didn't insist further, and he left the room.

At nine-thirty in the evening, at the most high-end business club in Peterborough.

After dinner, Eloise prepared to leave. Gerald escorted her out and planned to return for a second round of drinks. They chatted about work as they walked. Suddenly, Eloise's gaze froze.

By the elevator, a private room door was half-open. Inside, the scene was clear.

There were about five or six men, half of whom Eloise recognized, including her husband. The most notable thing was that each man was accompanied by a young woman. Harvey was no exception.

Although he wasn't behaving inappropriately, the girl was coyly leaning against him. And he didn't push her away.

Eloise watched in silence. Perhaps he felt her gaze, because Harvey looked up and met her eyes, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere...

Inside, there was a man named Mr. Hughes, who was familiar to them all, the owner of a six-star hotel.

Mr. Hughes immediately put out his cigarette, quickly standing up. "What a coincidence, Eloise! Don't misunderstand Harvey. We're just discussing business. He's as clean as a whistle. You know that better than anyone!"

He invited Eloise in.

Inside, there were five or six other girls. In such a situation, if Eloise entered, it would seem like she was lowering herself. Gerald also suggested, "Ms. Laurent, why don't you head home?"

herself unable to move. She stared hard at

side, oblivious to the situation, muttered, "Mrs. Horigan is so interesting. She

was worried. He knew Eloise's temper

Art School, aren't you? Instead of practicing your

thought Harvey would protect her. But she waited in vain. Harvey

The girl's smile froze.

to be like. Such

hand on Eloise's shoulder

he

to lighten the mood, saying purposefully,

girl was embarrassed, but Eloise felt even more embarrassed. She remained silent all the way to the black car. Her face

thick. The night, like a winged monster,

as cold as an Alaskan winter. He

nonchalantly, glancing at Eloise with

the car pulled into their suburban manor. Harvey stepped out of

carried her into the grand entrance hall of the manor, making his way to

of the bed and quickly removing

resist.

"Sleep with you!"

her face. Each one was

her delicate skin, but Eloise felt no pain. He knew all along and deliberately stayed away from home, lingering outside. He was resisting

more! Mrs. Horigan, you had someone tailing me, taking photos. Isn't this what you wanted? Now that you got it, why are you

slender fingers deliberately moving slowly and showing

cried out, "Harvey,

it

to try it. You can also see if I'm better than

...

vulgar, and in

Eloise's small face was trembling, and her fingers

endured wave after wave of his

gently stroked her eye, his voice deep and

under me, and you're still saying you

couldn't utter a word. Hot sweat dripped down, scalding her trembling body.

"Harvey, you bastard!"

"Harvey, let me go!"

I miss you so

soaked in the bathtub for a long time, until her body turned a pale pink. She then dressed in a bathrobe, adjusted

the master bedroom, Harvey stood by

tobacco. His clothes were still the same, just

wrinkled.

Eloise of their recent encounter. She was vulnerable, and he was fully

was purely him venting his feelings!

what happened, she never neglected this

Eloise sneezed. Hearing the sound, Harvey put out his cigarette and closed the

lotion. From behind, her slender shoulders and thin legs didn't show any signs of pregnancy. Perhaps because she had

he had had a good experience with her body

restrained himself by only doing

was whimpering and saying no, it was

sex would be good.

sex

a saint. Having tasted her once, he

But he also knew that to make a woman willingly sleep with him, he needed to

wall, Harvey's voice was low. "Gerald, as I

me!"

After a moment, she gave a faint

easily transfer Gerald, but

too much about Eloise. So he just hummed, "If you're used to him, I

Eloise continued applying lotion.

while, Harvey suddenly spoke

tomorrow!"

and jars, adjusted her robe,

Harvey didn't explain.

really moved in. He had a suitcase,

suits.

went straight

the sparse belongings, smiling bitterly. He wasn't really moving back in; he just wanted a free, long-term bed partner. Perhaps he had enjoyed their last encounter and was drawn to her body, so he voluntarily

his suits

were setting the table. Seeing Eloise,

added a few dishes and paid for them out of

the dishes. There were several expensive ones,

faintly, thanked the servants, and planned to repay them later. They were

servants to go upstairs and

said he has a flight at ten tonight and doesn't

So that was what the suitcase was for! Eloise smiled casually. "That's

like any dutiful wife, packed up Harvey's suitcase

knocked on the study door. "Harvey, are you going on a business