Tangled Temptations

Chapter 307

Harvey gripped the steering wheel with one hand.

His cell phone was pressed to his ear. Eloise's voice rang out from the other end, "Harvey, you went to see my mom?"

"Yep." His voice was uncharacteristically gentle, bearing no resemblance to the ruthlessness he expressed last night.

Eloise hesitated before finally saying, "We're divorced, Harvey. You should stop bothering her."

Harvey chuckled lightly. He retorted, "So, I can't visit my ex-mother-in-law? I think she was quite happy to see me."

Eloise was at a loss for words at his audacity. After a moment, she sighed, "Fine. If it makes you happy."

She was about to hang up when Harvey quickly added, "I'm sorry about last night."

Eloise didn't respond.

Harvey's voice softened. "I just got carried away when I saw that old piano. We used to play it together, remember?"

Eloise froze. He was talking about the past.

Hearing Eloise's sharp intake of breath over the phone, Harvey chuckled. "You forgot? It was Christmas Eve."

Eloise's grip on her phone tightened, her fingers turning white. She abruptly hung up.

...

As soon as she hung up, her phone started ringing again. Assuming it was Harvey, she didn't want to answer, but the phone kept ringing.

Looking at the screen, she saw it was Veronica. Feeling a bit guilty, she quickly picked up. "Veronica. I'm sorry."

Veronica feigned annoyance. "What were you doing? I've been trying to reach you. Come drink with me."

Eloise agreed, planning to give Veronica her share of the dividends.

Half an hour later, Eloise arrived at a well-known pub. The place was fantastic, Veronica had reserved a small private room with an unbeatable view of half of Peterborough.

Eloise handed the check to Veronica. She glanced at the amount. It was much more than she had expected. Veronica was surprised. "Dwight is quite capable."

Eloise took a sip of her cocktail, smiling lightly. "Blake is in charge now, Dwight just gives some advice here and there."

Veronica thought of Dwight and felt a pang of regret. She then asked about the actor named Oliver. "He's quite a catch. I checked; his personal life is not scandalous, and his family background is simple. You sure you don't want to be with him?"

Eloise simply shook her head while swirling her glass. She gazed out at the bustling city lights outside the window, her eyes slowly becoming misty.

Veronica could guess who Eloise was thinking of and sighed inwardly. The one Eloise had always loved was Harvey.

To lighten the atmosphere, Veronica feigned annoyance. "Ever since you took over Everest Technologies, you've been too busy for me."

Eloise gave a small smile. “Linda and Darrien need to be taken care of."

"But what about when you go on your business trip to Southern River tomorrow? What will happen to the kids?"

"I'm sending them to their grandparents' house for a week."

·

The next morning, Eloise took the kids to their grandparents' house.

Today was Saturday, and Linda was excited to go back to the Horigan Mansion. She even put on her prettiest dress. She missed her dad.

Noticing Linda's excitement, Eloise couldn't help but smile. She ruffled Linda's hair. "When you get there, make sure you play with Daniel, okay?"

Linda had already hopped into the back seat of the car.

A few chauffeured cars drove to the Horigan Mansion, arriving there by nine. The Horigans were already waiting.

After Linda had a little chat with her grandparents, she ran into Harvey's arms, asking him to pick her up.

Harvey gave her a kiss and looked at Eloise. She was dressed simply for her trip, in light-colored casual pants and a turtleneck sweater. Over it, she wore a light wool coat.

Harvey casually asked, "What time is your flight?"

"Eleven."

Harvey's gaze intensified. After a moment, he said, "I'll drive you to the airport.”

Eloise saw his intent and declined softly, "That won't be necessary. The company has arranged a car to pick me up."

Harvey was somewhat disappointed.

tangled up with him, so she chatted briefly with Pauline. Despite Eloise's divorce from Harvey, she still had a good relationship with the

playing with Linda but

arrived to pick her up. As the black business

his voice to ask

glance. Gerald was the vice president of the company. Wasn't it

into the car. He then turned to Gerald.

words, Gerald responded with a smile, "Don't worry, Attorney Horigan, that's

gave Eloise a meaningful

car. Once they had driven a fair distance, Gerald finally asked, "Are you

to say no. But she knew Gerald's feelings for her and didn't want to lead him on. So,

gave a small smile. He was a gentle

At the Horigan Mansion.

time sleeping and was taken to the baby room

was busy playing building blocks with Linda. Parker joined them, but after a while, he couldn't help but

"It's just a business trip. What do

Harvey was not

ready for her nap. She crawled into Harvey's bedroom, her little body sprawled

hair was fluffy and adorable. Harvey patted her

two in the morning, he rose and went downstairs. Parker was sipping coffee, and upon seeing Harvey with his car keys, he

paused. "To the

with a specialist.

eyes widened. Had Harvey regained

understood and snorted in disapproval. "You've run out of options, haven't you?

·

Eloise arrived at the Southern

wasn't acclimatized to the new environment because she developed a fever in

she was, promptly fetched

the screen, her heart softening. She missed her terribly. She even regretted taking the business

Linda. He watched Eloise lying on the white hotel bed, her cheeks flushing abnormally. She was clearly sick. He murmured, "Why does

no longer needed to put up a front. Her eyes fluttered shut, her long eyelashes trembled

you. I left Everest Technologies to you not because I wanted you to be a powerful businesswoman, but because I wanted you to

said something

closed, her breathing became erratic, and her

then, there was a knock on her hotel room door. She could vaguely hear Gerald's voice.

to snap awake. She whispered, "I have

phone screen went dark. Harvey's face darkened.

And why were they alone together? Where was her

to be

he had to go. Moreover, Eloise

gently stroked Linda's small head, saying, "I'm going to see Mommy. Be

her stethoscope. She generously offered, "Take this

it to treat Mommy."

only

Parker teased his son while taking care

concern. "Then you should hurry. Linda and Darrien are in good hands with your mom and

The door to her room was knocked. She had no energy to answer it, but the persistent knocking compelled her to drag herself

was Gerald. "Gerald,

Gerald...

bare skin. Was this how she greeted Gerald in the

verge of collapsing. He caught her as she

bed.

recognizing him. As she sank into the soft mattress, Harvey didn't leave. Instead, he held her with one arm and quickly removed his jacket

it wasn't just the change in climate. It was also

had his way with her

room was

was inappropriate, considering they were

her voice hoarse. "Why are

a number on his

about you.

Simple and straightforward.

was too unwell to argue. She closed her

Harvey. My wife's not feeling well. Can you

check

exchanges, he ended the call. When he looked at

the fever, but her eyes were watery, tinged with a soft

playing with her brown hair. It was as if he was

thought. even though you've lost your memory, you still interact with people in the same way."

reminisce about

Eloise didn't deny it.