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?"

a few top-tier bodyguards to protect Ms. Monika day and night, ensuring her safety until she can repay my 300,000. And this Ana, she seems

made to their school. It

"Yes, Ms.

Was she

Eloise had already left.

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

her tracks. Her voice was icy.

through the

and annoy Eloise, and to create a rift between her and Harvey. However, she had

refusing to

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

made to knock

17th century, worth 2.16 million

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

Technologies was a gift from Attorney Horigan to Eloise, but she had to be capable enough

from her pocket, a faint smile on her face.

Technologies. Bystanders gossiped as two bodyguards

was the first to break down. She regretted

started calling Harvey repeatedly. Unfortunately, his line was always busy, and unreachable. Ana realized that Attorney Horigan had blocked

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

couldn't help thinking about Eloise, remembering how she looked playing the piano

were at odds, but she still attracted him. Was it just because

face, he knew there was something else, something that

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

He parked the car by the roadside and smoked a cigarette by the window. He thought he

their faces were covered in dirt. The mother and daughter looked pitiful. The mother had a bowl in front of her, begging passers-by to give her some money so she could buy some

that he knew this mother and daughter. Years ago, he had won an economic case, causing the defendant to go bankrupt. The bankrupt man jumped off a building right after the trial,

passed, and this

Linda. His Linda, the apple of his eye. The girl on the street had once been like Linda, the

be different? Would she still be lying on the street, unable to afford treatment? Would

in his hand

out of the car. When he stood in front of the mother and daughter, they looked up at him. Under the dim night sky, he looked

recognized. Her husband had loved

the little girl's forehead. It felt hot. He said softly, "I'll take

The woman was sobbing with gratitude, and Harvey felt a pang

into the luxurious car. The leather seats exuded a faint smell. She said anxiously, "We

didn't say anything and gently stroked the

like Linda's.

along the bustling streets,

Fortunately, it wasn't severe. She

week in the

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." He went

thanked him profusely. She saw the stranger off, standing there for a long time before returning to

bag Harvey left, there was hot food and the girl's favorite cake, 50,000 dollars in cash, and the keys to an 800-square-foot house. He had arranged for the house to be transferred in a

these, the woman, who had seen the world, knew there

lunch. She thought hard and finally remembered who the

in the ward. The little girl anxiously held her hand. After

her child. "Don't be

in his car in

a few words echoed in his head - "Your relationship with your family is

aback. As he closed his eyes to calm down, he

Eloise.

...

night, Harvey returned

Eloise wasn't home. He asked a

taken Linda

Eloise was spending it with Linda. Harvey sat in his car, gently stroking the steering wheel. After some thought,

French restaurant. It was late into the night, but there were still many customers in the

was sitting at the piano. Under the chandelier, her skin was dazzling and