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?"

to leave, but she found herself

muttered, "Mrs. Horigan is so interesting. She can't control her

He knew Eloise's temper

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

Harvey would protect her. But she waited

The girl's smile froze.

because she knew what Harvey used to be like. Such girls would never catch his eye. He

Eloise's

he took Eloise's

purposefully, "See? Harvey and his wife are very

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

like a winged monster,

up a phone call in the car, from his old man, Parker, whose tone was as cold as an Alaskan winter. He spoke to

nonchalantly, glancing at Eloise with

later, the car pulled into their suburban manor. Harvey stepped out of the car and opened the passenger door

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 to the

merely pressing her against the foot of the bed and quickly removing her bulky winter coat to reveal a thin red cashmere dress that highlighted her

resist.

"Sleep with you!"

tossed a pile of photographs next to her face. Each one was of

no pain. He knew all along and deliberately stayed away from home, lingering

this what you wanted? Now that you got it, why are you crying instead of

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

Eloise cried out,

months is fine! I heard that it feels different

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

...

were vulgar, and in no time, he claimed

trembling, and her fingers

wave after wave

his voice

under me, and you're still

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

"Harvey, you bastard!"

"Harvey, let me go!"

know... I miss

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

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

a faint scent of tobacco. His clothes

wrinkled.

vulnerable, and

their first time. There wasn't much emotion; it was purely him

what happened, she never

room, and Eloise sneezed. Hearing

slender shoulders and thin legs didn't show any signs of pregnancy. Perhaps because she had just been fucked by a man, her entire body had a light pink

had a good experience with

restrained himself by only doing

first time. The sensation was rather good; especially when she was whimpering and saying

their sex would be

sex mattered more

Having tasted

a woman willingly sleep with him, he needed to make some sacrifices. For example, he never came home, and she was unlikely to be happy

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

me!"

a faint smile. "Yes, are you planning

quite proud. He could easily transfer Gerald, but that would make

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

Eloise continued applying lotion.

After a while, Harvey suddenly spoke up, "I'm

tomorrow!"

adjusted

Harvey didn't explain.

next day, he really moved in. He

suits.

the evening, he went straight into the

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

suits and slowly

table. Seeing

added a few dishes and paid for them out of our own pockets. We hope you

at the dishes. There were several expensive ones, which definitely used expensive

later. They were all hardworking

go upstairs and call Harvey

awkward. "Ma'am, Mr. Harvey said he has

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

like any dutiful wife,

on the study door. "Harvey,