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.

she chatted briefly with Pauline. Despite Eloise's divorce from Harvey, she still had a

talked, Harvey was playing with Linda

company car arrived to pick her

frowned, lowering his voice to ask Eloise,

the vice president of the company. Wasn't it normal for him to

and personally helped Eloise into the car. He then turned to Gerald. “Eloise has a weak constitution, so I hope

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

satisfied. He gave Eloise a meaningful

got into the car. Once they had driven a fair distance, Gerald

But she knew Gerald's feelings for her and didn't want to lead

gave a small smile. He was a gentle and accommodating

At the Horigan Mansion.

his time sleeping and was taken to

Parker joined them, but after a while, he couldn't help but say,

Harvey responded flatly, "It's just a business trip.

believe Harvey was not

nap. She crawled into Harvey's bedroom, her little body sprawled on top of him, as

adorable. Harvey patted her little head, lulling her to

in the morning, he rose and went downstairs. Parker was sipping coffee, and upon

paused. "To the

shirt collar, saying with an air of sophistication, "I recently consulted with a specialist. After treatment, it seems I'm starting

Had

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

·

Eloise arrived

she developed a fever in the evening. When Linda video-called her, she

being the young girl she was, promptly

brunette head on the screen, her heart softening.

Eloise lying on the white hotel bed, her cheeks flushing abnormally. She was clearly sick. He murmured, "Why does a woman need to

needed to put up a front. Her eyes fluttered shut, her long eyelashes trembled gently, and she

"Eloise, I'm worried about you. I left Everest Technologies to you not because I wanted

time he'd said something ambiguous. It made her feel as if Harvey

became erratic, and

hotel room door. She could vaguely hear Gerald's voice.

snap awake. She whispered,

dark. Harvey's face

why were they alone together? Where

have to be

to go. Moreover, Eloise seemed

going to see Mommy. Be a

generously offered, "Take this

it to treat Mommy."

so adorable. Harvey picked her up, pressing a tender kiss on her forehead. "I will not only cure Mommy's illness, but I'll also bring Mommy back." Linda hugged

left Linda with Parker, asking them to look after her while he contacted Denise to arrange a private jet. Parker teased his son while taking care of his granddaughter, "Harvey, you're going all out to woo your wife, aren't you?"

pang of concern. "Then you should hurry. Linda and Darrien are in good hands with

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

it was Gerald.

Gerald...

her bare skin. Was this how she greeted Gerald in the

He caught her as she swayed,

bed.

leave. Instead, he held her with one arm

just the

his way

room was

proximity was inappropriate, considering

hoarse. "Why

a number on his phone while

you.

Simple and straightforward.

was too unwell to argue. She closed

My wife's not feeling

check

When he looked at

it was the fever, but her eyes were watery, tinged with a

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

murmuring, "I just thought. even though you've lost your memory, you still interact with people in the same way." Harvey's gaze darkened. He stood to pour

often reminisce about

Eloise didn't deny it.