Tangled Temptations

Chapter 292

Harvey, engrossed in his work, had been attending endless social events. He had had a bit too much to drink at one such event and felt a bit light-headed as he got into his car.

Oblivious to Harvey's personal life troubles, his driver opened the car door for him and offhandedly commented, "Attorney Horigan, you've had a bit too much to drink. Ms. Laurent won't be pleased, you know. Women don't like their men drunk."

Harvey leaned back in his seat and lit up a cigarette, releasing a puff of smoke into the air. He chuckled lightly. "Does she even care?"

His relationship with his wife, Eloise, was as if he were single. She was distant and aloof. They hadn't had sex for months.

She wouldn't even let him touch her. Instead of resolving their arguments in the bedroom, she'd moved to another room. Even speaking to her was a challenge

now.

Sensing the tension, the driver wisely chose to remain silent and returned to his seat, preparing to drive off.

Just then, a soft voice called out, "Attorney Horigan." Harvey turned his head and was surprised to find it was Monika. She was walking with a slight limp, leaning on a cane for support.

Following his gaze, Monika looked down at her own leg, "The doctor said it will be back to normal in a couple of months, no lasting damage."

Finishing her sentence, she portrayed a pitiful look. She always thought that Harvey, having conflicts with his wife, would come to see her. However, she had waited in vain. But that was fine. If he wouldn't come to her, she would find a way to him.

Harvey nodded slightly and instructed his driver to start the car. The driver turned the car around and drove off. Monika watched as the luxurious black car passed her by, a cold smirk playing on her lips. She then dropped her cane and fell to the ground, looking frail and pitiful.

Harvey happened to see this and frowned, contemplating for a moment before saying, "Stop the car."

The driver looked a bit confused.

Harvey calmly said, "Help her into the car and take her home."

The driver hesitated, "Ms. Laurent won't be pleased if she finds out."

Harvey was quite tipsy. He rubbed his forehead and said, "She won't know unless you tell her. Besides, it's just a ride home, no big deal."

Without any other option, the driver got out of the car and helped Monika inside.

Monika sat next to Harvey. He was collecting himself and didn't speak to her, but she could smell the pleasant scent of pine on him. She discreetly turned to study him. His profile was impeccable, every feature sharp and refined. The car, too, was extraordinarily luxurious.

Monika greedily took in everything around her. She leaned in slightly, breathing in his comforting scent, and imagined herself having sex with him.

Would Attorney Horgan hold her down? Would his expression be twisted with passion? Merely thinking about it ignited something within Monika.

She looked at his crisp white shirt and impulsively leaned in to leave a kiss on it. Her light orange lipstick left a mark on the white fabric, noticeable only to those who were paying close attention.

Harvey frowned, opened his eyes, and Monika quickly straightened up.

Half an hour later, the car stopped outside a decent apartment complex. The driver escorted Monika out of the car.

Harvey remained seated, showing no intention of getting out. Monika leaned forward and softly said, "Attorney Horigan, thank you for driving me home. If you need me to explain to Mrs. Horigan, I will make sure she knows there's nothing between us."

Harvey looked at her face and gave a casual smile, not saying a word.

started again, Harvey didn't close his eyes this time. In fact, he had noticed when Monika had leaned in earlier. A young girl,

wanted to. Then he'd have a young, obedient lover. She'd be

of hesitance were a test he had set

he could think about was Eloise and her vulnerability when she closed her eyes to play the

options. Harvey chose his family.

Horigan Mansion.

Most of the lights were off due to the late hour, but the light in Eloise's room

After checking in on Linda and Darrien, he turned the knob to Eloise's room. She hadn't locked the

sofa, draped in a soft silk nightgown. Her exposed skin was translucent under the light. She

a yearning for her. He leaned in, wrapping

didn't wake up. She was more docile in her sleep

kissed her for a while and then started to caress

opened her groggy eyes and stared at the handsome face in front of

stain on the collar of his white shirt.

pale

mad at him and didn't want to be intimate. So he gently bit her earlobe and whispered, "Still mad,

lay back on the sofa. Her body was voluptuous and tempting, but her words

taken aback. After a moment, he looked up at her. "I ran into her by chance and gave her a

adjusted her nightgown. Her delicate fingers unbuttoned his shirt to reveal the lipstick stain. A calculated

same car, but the driver was

it off, and

tears. She spoke calmly, "Yes, you've done nothing. You merely helped reinstate her academic

brows. "I don't have the time for

eyes on him. She rose and stood by the large window, gazing at the darkness outside. She murmured, "Harvey, you allowed her to get close

you'd go to her rented apartment, and let her take off your coat with tender care. You might even indulge in her intimacy, and allow her to kiss you. If it felt

his fingers. After a while, he spoke, "Eloise, why do you have to

argue with him. She simply whispered, "The truth is often ugly. Harvey, you came home tonight because we're fighting. If our relationship was smooth and another woman like

pang of pain in her heart. The truth was indeed

his head was throbbing. He stared at Eloise's retreating figure, realizing that they wouldn't reach a resolution tonight. He rubbed his forehead. "Let's

turned around, seeing only her

wonder, did she ever

ever truly

...

left, Eloise slowly returned to the sofa. She gently caressed the

her face devoid of

the moment Harvey took responsibility for

years

a perfect replacement would

If she were single and unmarried, she would

in fear of loss and set a bad example for her children. Perhaps, it was

opened the drawer of her bedside

the other was a divorce

...

Eloise was still taking care of their two children

marital discord had been kept hidden from the children, but Linda was a sensitive