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?"

wanted to leave, but she found herself unable to

at Harvey's side, oblivious to the situation, muttered, "Mrs. Horigan is so interesting. She can't control her husband but still wants to

knew Eloise's

months. She smiled faintly. "You're a student at Northernfield Art School, aren't you? Instead of practicing your craft, you're out here accompanying men to drink. Do you believe that if I say a

didn't believe her. She thought Harvey would protect her.

The girl's smile froze.

Harvey used to be

at Gerald's hand on Eloise's shoulder and

that, he took

to lighten the mood, saying purposefully, "See? Harvey and

She remained silent all the way to the black car.

night, like a winged monster, swallowed

call in the car, from his old man, Parker, whose tone was as cold as an Alaskan winter. He spoke to his son fiercely; he must've heard about the shenanigans

responded nonchalantly, glancing at Eloise

their suburban manor. Harvey stepped out of the car and opened the passenger door for Eloise, gesturing for her to get

lifted her eyes slowly. Her gaze was moist and exhausted. Without hesitation, Harvey scooped her up and carried her into the grand entrance hall of the manor, making his way

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

was happening, Eloise began to resist. "Harvey, what

"Sleep with you!"

next to her face. Each one was of him,

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

me, taking photos. Isn't this what you wanted? Now that you got it, why

fingers

cried out, "Harvey, I'm

months is fine! I heard that it feels different with a pregnant

You can also see

...

in

hurt! Eloise's small face was trembling, and her fingers clenched

wave after

her eye, his voice deep and

me, and you're still saying you don't

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

"Harvey, you bastard!"

"Harvey, let me go!"

you know... I miss you

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

bedroom, Harvey stood by the window, smoking. The room

of tobacco. His clothes were still the same,

wrinkled.

of their recent encounter. She was vulnerable, and he was fully dressed, only his shirt and belt

of sez was less intimate than their first time. There wasn't much emotion; it was purely him venting his feelings! Eloise

happened, she never

and Eloise sneezed. Hearing the sound, Harvey

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

he had had a good experience with her body just

pregnant, so he restrained himself by only doing it

this was his first time. The sensation was rather good; especially when she was whimpering and saying no, it was particularly enticing. That made a man want

thought that the quality of their sex would be good. Men were, after

beings, and sometimes sex mattered more than

considered himself a saint. Having tasted her once,

sleep with him, he needed to make some sacrifices. For example, he never came home, and

was low. "Gerald,

me!"

moment, she gave a faint smile. "Yes, are you planning

could easily transfer Gerald, but

like he cared too much about Eloise. So he just hummed, "If

Eloise continued applying lotion.

Harvey

tomorrow!"

bottles and jars, adjusted

Harvey didn't explain.

day, he really moved in. He had a suitcase, containing

suits.

he went straight into the

back in; he just wanted a free, long-term bed partner. Perhaps he had enjoyed their last encounter

his suits

were setting the table. Seeing

we added a few dishes and paid for them out

several expensive ones, which definitely used expensive ingredients costing a few

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

to go upstairs and call Harvey for dinner. They

has a flight at ten

suitcase was for! Eloise smiled casually. "That's okay. You all sit down

like any dutiful wife,

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