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

Horigan is so interesting. She can't control her husband but

Eloise's temper was not

visible at six 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

protect her. But she waited in vain. Harvey remained

The girl's smile froze.

Harvey used to be like. Such girls would never catch his eye. He was just trying

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

that, he took Eloise's

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

more embarrassed. She remained silent all the way to the black car. Her face turned

darkness was thick. The night, like a winged monster, swallowed everything, including their past

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

at

stepped out of the car and opened

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

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

what was happening, Eloise began to resist.

"Sleep with you!"

a pile of photographs next to her face. Each one was of him, in

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

me, taking photos. Isn't this what you

unbutton his shirt, his slender fingers deliberately moving slowly and showing off

cried out, "Harvey, I'm

I heard that it

it. You can also see if I'm

...

and in no time, he

hurt! Eloise's small face was trembling,

wave after

eye, his voice deep

and you're still saying you

dripped down, scalding her trembling body. She couldn't stand it anymore and clung to

"Harvey, you bastard!"

"Harvey, let me go!"

don't you know... I miss

sexual moment, Eloise soaked in the bathtub for a long time, until her body turned a

Harvey stood by

His clothes were

wrinkled.

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

much emotion; it was purely him venting his feelings! Eloise silently watched him

she never

room, and Eloise sneezed.

Eloise. She was doing her skincare routine, casually opening her robe to apply lotion. From behind, her slender shoulders and thin legs didn't show any signs of pregnancy. Perhaps because she had just been fucked by

had had a good

was pregnant, so he restrained

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

their sex would be

sex mattered more than

saint. Having tasted her once,

a woman willingly sleep with him, he needed to

was low. "Gerald, as

me!"

a faint smile. "Yes,

He could easily transfer Gerald, but that

too much about Eloise. So he just hummed,

Eloise continued applying lotion.

Harvey suddenly spoke up, "I'm moving back

tomorrow!"

the bottles and jars, adjusted

Harvey didn't explain.

he really moved in. He had a suitcase, containing

suits.

went straight into

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 came back. But, if a man voluntarily came home, a woman

his suits and

the table.

added a few dishes and paid for them out of our own pockets. We hope you won't

looked at the dishes. There were 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

the servants to go upstairs and call Harvey for dinner.

"Ma'am, Mr. Harvey said he has a flight at ten tonight and

trip. So that was what the suitcase was for!

like any dutiful wife, packed

the study door. "Harvey, are you going on