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?"

bodyguards to protect Ms. Monika day and night, ensuring

school. It seems

nodded. "Yes,

She didn't expect Eloise to be so ruthless. Was she not afraid that Attorney Horigan would be

Eloise had already left.

after her. "Mrs. Horigan, you have no right to treat us this way. You are a cold-hearted person and cannot understand my feelings

voice was icy. "Monika, I've

disappeared through the

rift between her and Harvey.

to believe that Eloise

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.

was livid. She made to knock over the vase beside

genuine collection piece from the 17th century, worth 2.16

were bloodshot as she spoke with the last shred of her pride. "I don't need your protection. She just

laughed lightly. She looked down at the girl in front of her. True, she was pretty, but what gave her the confidence to compare herself with Eloise? Yes, Everest Technologies was

voice recorder from her pocket, a faint smile on her face. "If you have anything to say, just speak

Technologies. Bystanders gossiped as two

to break down. She regretted crossing

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

was at a celebration, clinking glasses with others. Normally, he enjoyed such events, but that night,

he couldn't help thinking about Eloise, remembering how

but she still attracted him.

beautiful face, he knew there was something else, something

early. Declining the host's kind offer, he drove back to the hotel. Probably because it was Valentine's Day, the streets were bustling and filled

of loss. He parked the car by the roadside and smoked a cigarette by

a little girl. They were dressed in rags, and their faces were covered in dirt. The mother and daughter looked pitiful. The mother had a bowl in

a while, he realized that he knew this mother and daughter. Years ago, he had won an economic case, causing the defendant

passed, and this

the little girl, he thought of Linda. His Linda, the apple of his eye. The

then, would the girl's fate be different? Would she still be lying on the street, unable to afford treatment? Would she still have lost her

in his hand had burned down to the

stood in front of the mother and daughter, they

a brand the woman recognized. Her

It felt hot.

woman was sobbing with gratitude, and Harvey felt a pang in his heart. She

woman nervously followed him into the luxurious car. The

and gently stroked the girl's

like Linda's.

the bustling streets, quickly arriving at the

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

week in

a private room. He went out for a while, and when he returned, he was holding a

saw the stranger off, standing there for a long time

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 few

at all these, the woman, who had

as a free lunch. She thought hard

The little girl anxiously

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

out of the hospital. Sitting in his car in the night, he

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

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

Eloise.

...

night, Harvey

was bustling, but Eloise wasn't

taken

was spending it with Linda. Harvey sat in his car, gently stroking

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

at the piano. Under the chandelier, her skin was