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?"

leave, but she found herself unable to move. She stared hard

"Mrs. Horigan is so interesting. She can't control her husband but still wants to keep

Hughes was worried. He knew Eloise's temper

baby bump visible at six months. She smiled faintly. "You're a student at Northernfield Art School, aren't you? Instead of practicing your

her. She thought Harvey would protect her. But she waited

The girl's smile froze.

victory because she knew what Harvey used to be like. Such girls

Harvey moved. He gazed at Gerald's hand on Eloise's shoulder and said, light yet

that, he

saying purposefully, "See? Harvey and his

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

like a winged monster, swallowed everything, including

old man, Parker, whose tone was as cold as an Alaskan winter. He

nonchalantly, glancing at Eloise

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

lifted her eyes slowly. Her gaze was moist and exhausted. Without hesitation, Harvey scooped her up and carried her

and quickly removing her bulky winter coat to reveal a thin red cashmere dress that highlighted her glowing and

began to resist. "Harvey, what

"Sleep with you!"

photographs next to her face. Each one was of him, in various places but mostly

edges of the photos scratched her delicate skin, but Eloise felt no pain. He knew

Horigan, you had someone tailing me, taking photos. Isn't this what you wanted? Now that

fingers deliberately moving slowly and showing off his

cried out, "Harvey,

it feels different

to try it. You can also

...

words were vulgar, and in no time, he claimed

Eloise's small face was trembling, and

endured wave after

her eye, his voice deep and husky, "You're

still saying you don't want

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

"Harvey, you bastard!"

"Harvey, let me go!"

I miss you

in the bathtub for a long time, until her body turned a pale pink.

bedroom, Harvey stood by

of tobacco. His clothes were still the same,

wrinkled.

encounter. She was vulnerable, and he was fully dressed, only

emotion; it was purely him venting his feelings! Eloise silently watched him for a long time,

no matter what happened, she never neglected this routine, which kept her skin soft

Eloise sneezed. Hearing

her slender shoulders and thin legs didn't show any signs of pregnancy. Perhaps because she

good experience with her

so he restrained himself by

was whimpering and saying no, it was particularly enticing. That made a man want to continue tormenting

sex would be good. Men were,

and sometimes sex mattered

saint. Having tasted her once, he wanted

he needed to make some sacrifices. For example, he never came home, and she

Harvey's voice was low. "Gerald, as

me!"

she gave a faint smile. "Yes, are you

He could easily transfer Gerald, but that

he just hummed, "If you're used to him, I

Eloise continued applying lotion.

Harvey suddenly

tomorrow!"

adjusted her robe, and turned

Harvey didn't explain.

moved in.

suits.

went straight

a free, long-term bed partner. Perhaps he had enjoyed their last encounter and was drawn to her body, so he voluntarily came back. But,

suits and slowly descended

table.

we added a few dishes and paid for them out of our

were several expensive ones, which

and planned to repay them later. They were all hardworking people, earning a fixed

the servants to go upstairs

Mr. Harvey said he has a flight at ten tonight and doesn't have time

what the suitcase was for! Eloise smiled

upstairs, like any dutiful wife, packed up Harvey's

door. "Harvey, are you going on