Tangled Temptations

Chapter 297

Harvey had lived a life of whimsy. However, at this moment, he felt a sense of panic he'd never experienced before. He had a vague feeling of having lost something, something he desperately wanted to hold onto.

But Eloise had made the decision to let go.

He'd read the diary and listened to her voice recordings. His recent behavior towards Eloise dominated his thoughts.

He'd allow Monika to stay at the office.

On New Year's Eve, he abandoned Eloise to go rescue Monika.

He'd blamed Eloise for being cold and ruthless and allowed Monika to get close after feeling neglected, testing his feelings for Eloise...

In a fit of rage, he'd allowed rumors to circulate about him and an actress.

Eloise remained silent, calmly signing the papers and finally giving up on their relationship.

She didn't want him anymore.

"Eloise." Harvey slowly approached her, calling her name.

Eloise stood straight, basking in the sunlight. The diamond ring on her finger sparkled brilliantly, piercing Harvey's heart.

"I've read your diary, and I've heard the recordings." He said, his voice barely audible. There was so much he wanted to say, but at this moment, he was struggling to find the right words, even though he was a top-tier attorney known for his eloquence in court,

Harvey felt lost.

The overwhelming emotions in the voice recordings were much more intense than his youthful romance with Joan, and it shocked him. Hearing his own familiar voice expressing such deep affection for a woman, he admitted he was stunned.

Eloise paused, but she quickly composed herself. She didn't ask anything else, only quietly asked him, "Where's the stuff?"

In a hoarse voice, Harvey replied, "In the car."

"I'll go with you to get it."

As Eloise walked towards the cemetery gate, Harvey grabbed her delicate wrist, unwilling to let go easily. "Eloise, you promised not to give up on me. I just need time."

Eloise blinked gently and lowered her eyes. Her gaze fell on the diamond ring. "Harvey, did I not wait long enough? Or did I not give you enough chances?

"I did promise. But I never thought there would be a Monika, or that she would become more important to you than I am... and then there's that actress.

"If it was him, he wouldn't treat me like this."

After speaking those words, Eloise seemed exhausted. She pulled away from Harvey's grip and headed towards the cemetery gate. The sunlight was blinding, and it hurt her eyes.

Harvey stood in place. He stared at the tombstone, engraved with Harvey and Eloise.

He suddenly realized, that before he had the chance to love her, Eloise had already left her love, right here.

the news of their divorce had leaked. Mainstream media outlets, although

the acclaimed actress, Ruby. She

or rather, his ex-wife, who was a very attractive woman. That day at the restaurant, Attorney

all, compared to a high- society lady, she was definitely more attractive. And the other woman had given birth to two

Mr. Horigan.] The photo attached was a picture of her and Harvey at a banquet. As soon as she posted it, it

was removed by her PR team. However, the gossip- hungry public was still excited. Whether the rumors about Attorney Horigan and Ruby were true remained

news of their divorce swarmed all over social media. As usual, the Horigan family remained low-key, and Eloise certainly wouldn't step forward to

something to be ashamed of. She continued to work as usual, taking care of

noticed that Eloise, the former Mrs. Horigan, wasn't heartbroken at all. In

brightly illuminated the hotel lobby. Dressed in a haute couture gown, Eloise walked out side by side with

the gentleman that he was, draped his shawl over Eloise. "Ms. Laurent, it's a bit

"Okay. Now, where were

also smiled. "The development

gaze, pondering over it. "It's a key project for the

skipped a beat. He took in Eloise's calm and composed

Eloise was about to say something, Harvey had

could clearly see the adoration

bid Gerald goodbye and got into the car,

thought of marrying anyone else; it was just a ploy

rolled down the car window, smiling lightly. "Given our current relationship, whether it's true or not doesn't really matter. Attorney Horigan, if you ever

magnanimous. He looked out the other window on his side of the car, and lit a cigarette, but extinguished it after only a few puffs. He asked her impatiently, "Are

don't think so. But you never know. I might meet the

They

next intersection, Eloise asked him to get off, but Harvey insisted on going to

something. You can see the kids, but please, refrain from any inappropriate physical or verbal advances. Otherwise, we can't even maintain a civilized relationship like this. It's too late

not as innocent as he made it seem. Alone together, late at

got out at the

compliment, telling her that she had done the right thing and that men should be kept at arm's length. Eloise, however, felt

she got out of the car.

been allowed to take Linda and Darrien, per Parker's suggestion, which she

took very good care of him. Eloise entered Linda's room. The room was painted pink, and Linda was sprawled on her bed in her

heels and gently patted

and touching Eloise's dress,

into bed and tenderly asked, "Why aren't

her mother's embrace

of sadness. She softly suggested, "Why don't we

She took out her pink cell phone and

wrong impression, Eloise stepped out of the room, leaving Linda to talk

The first thing she said was, "Daddy,

wanted to feel the warmth of his belly under

loosened his tie, his voice

She smells really nice. But I still miss you, Daddy... I want you to read me

stirred. He had always been emotionally strong, but hearing his daughter's soft voice, he found himself missing her. He