Tangled Temptations

Chapter 290

Eloise lingered, without replying.

She was aware of Harvey's fondness for her, but it was unreliable. Joan's shadow lurked in his heart, and he had crossed her boundaries, which Eloise couldn't overlook.

He had her too easily. Marriage and children were his bargaining chips.

...

She tidied up her office and left to pick up Linda. The bouquet Harvey had sent remained untouched.

Upon reaching the lobby, she found it quite chaotic. A couple of security guards were barring two girls from entering. They insisted on seeing Eloise, causing quite a ruckus.

Natalia whispered, "Shall I send them away? This scene is rather ugly."

Eloise's gaze fell on Monika. Monika's gaze met Eloise's gaze, and an invisible standoff was occurring across the crowd. After a moment, Eloise quietly instructed, "Bring her to the guest lounge."

Five minutes later, Monika and her friend Ana walked into the large, extravagant guest lounge. They were a little overwhelmed by the grandeur of the room. Ana, in particular, nervously tugged at Monika's sleeve, whispering, "Maybe we should back out. Mrs. Horigan seems formidable."

Monika bit her lip.

Eloise sat on the sofa as Natalia served her herbal tea.

Eloise's gaze was fixed on Monika. Despite her leg not being fully healed and her hand wrapped in bandages, she was still out to compete for a man.

Eloise's eyes dropped; Monika must've been desperate.

Monika also looked at Eloise, who was beautiful, elegant, and had an excellent figure. But what did that matter? She was younger.

With a show of bravado, Monika didn't sit but placed a stack of cash on the coffee table. "Mrs. Horigan, I've come to repay the debt."

"Attorney Horigan covered my 300,000 dollar medical expenses, and there's an excess of over 60,000. I believe I should return it to you."

She said much, and Eloise listened quietly, sipping her tea. Setting down her cup, Eloise smiled lightly. "Ms. Monika, you've miscalculated."

Monika was taken aback.

Eloise took the stack of cash and counted it. "Shouldn't you owe me 300,000? I remember you just mentioned that my husband covered your 300,000."

Monika didn't expect her to quibble over this. Her pride shattered, her lips trembling. "Mrs. Horigan, that was Attorney Horigan's contribution, and you have no right to claim it."

Eloise laughed. "Is that so? But that was our marital property. I have the right to reclaim it. Besides, how would I know about this 300,000 if you didn't show up? Now, tell me, did you two hook up?"

Monika's lips trembled, unable to lie.

Eloise casually tossed the cash back on the table, scoffing, "If you two did have sex, I'll forget about this money. Consider it as Harvey's payment for a hooker. But if nothing happened, I'm sorry, Ms. Monika, please return the 300,000 within a month."

Monika was utterly humiliated. Her friend, noticing Eloise's fury, whispered, "I told you not to come. Apologize to Mrs. Horigan. She won't make things difficult for you."

Monika stood straight, deciding to throw caution to the wind. "Mrs. Horigan, I love Attorney Horigan. I think he also has feelings for me, otherwise. He wouldn't have stayed with me at the hospital for days. I know this makes you uncomfortable, but I want to tell you, that even if you try to stop us, it's useless. Mrs. Horigan, I don't ask for a title, I just want to stay by Attorney Horigan's side. You can't be that petty, can you?"

...

Natalia was astounded. This girl was fearless.

Eloise lowered her gaze, and her eyes were filled with coldness. Monika had

indeed crossed her line. It wasn't about Harvey anymore, Monika purely disgusted

her.

When Eloise looked up again, she smiled slightly. "Of course, I can be that generous. From now on, not only will I not hate you, Ms. Monika, but I will also treat you well."

Monika was flabbergasted.

As Eloise raised her hand slightly, Natalia asked gently, "What can I do for you, Ms. Laurent?"

"Assign a few top-tier bodyguards to protect Ms. Monika day and night, ensuring her safety until

their school. It seems they are unfit to stay at

nodded. "Yes,

so ruthless. Was she not afraid that Attorney Horigan would be

Eloise had already left.

"Mrs. Horigan, you have no right to treat us this way. You are a cold-hearted person and cannot understand my feelings for Attorney Horigan. Do you genuinely love him? No, you just love that he

her tracks. Her voice was icy. "Monika, I've

through

She had come today to provoke and annoy Eloise, and to create a rift between her and Harvey. However, she had

refusing to believe that

the two burly security guards standing nearby and politely said, "Ms. Monika, from today, these two gentlemen will accompany you everywhere. Whether you're eating, sleeping, or even going to the restroom, they'll be right by your side to ensure your safety. Please cooperate, and don't disappoint Ms. Laurent's good

to knock over

is a genuine collection piece from the 17th century, worth 2.16 million dollars," Natalia kindly reminded

shred of her pride. "I don't need your protection. She just wants to keep

of her. True, she was pretty, but what gave her the confidence to compare herself with Eloise? Yes, Everest Technologies was a gift from Attorney Horigan to Eloise, but she had to be capable enough to run it. Since Eloise took over, Everest Technologies' business had been booming. All the

a faint smile on her face. "If you have anything to say,

stormed out of Everest Technologies. Bystanders

first to break down. She

took out her phone and started calling Harvey repeatedly. Unfortunately, his line was always

was in Rossland. He was at a celebration, clinking glasses with others. Normally, he enjoyed such events, but that night, he was out of sorts. He had sent a Facebook message to Eloise, and she hadn't

thinking about Eloise, remembering

still attracted him. Was it just because she was

he knew there was something else,

back to the hotel. Probably because it was Valentine's Day, the streets were bustling and filled with couples in

smoked a cigarette by the window. He thought he was going crazy. He actually wanted to be

and daughter looked

ago, he had won an economic case, causing the defendant to go bankrupt. The bankrupt man

this was what they had

past, he wouldn't have cared, but looking at the little girl, he thought of Linda. His Linda, the apple of his eye. The girl on the street had once been like Linda, the golden child of

the girl's fate be different? Would she still

reality, he found the cigarette in his hand had burned down to the

mother and daughter, they looked up at him. Under the dim night sky,

the woman recognized. Her husband had loved driving

placed his hand on the little girl's forehead. It felt hot. He said softly, "I'll take you to

teary eyes. The woman was sobbing with gratitude, and Harvey felt a pang in his heart. She didn't recognize him, the lawyer from

the girl. The woman nervously followed him into the luxurious car. The leather seats exuded a faint smell. She said

say anything and gently stroked

like Linda's.

the bustling

girl had pneumonia. Fortunately, it wasn't severe. She would be

week in the

stay in a private room. He went out for a while, and when he returned, he was holding a bag. The little girl happily called him, "Mister."

She saw the stranger off, standing there for a long time

dollars in cash, and the keys to an 800-square-foot house. He had arranged for the house to be transferred in a few

the woman, who had seen the

She thought hard and finally remembered

The little girl anxiously held her hand. After

calmed down and gently hugged her child. "Don't be afraid.

the hospital. Sitting in his car in the night,

in his head -

As he closed his eyes to

Eloise.

...

Harvey

Eloise

that she had taken Linda

it with Linda. Harvey sat

to go to the French restaurant. It was late into the night,

Under the chandelier, her skin was dazzling and