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.

Pauline. Despite Eloise's divorce from Harvey, she still had a good relationship with the

was playing with Linda but his

stayed for half an hour before the company car arrived to pick her up. As the black business car pulled

his voice to ask Eloise, "Is Gerald

gave him a puzzled glance. Gerald was the vice president of the company.

to Gerald. “Eloise has a weak constitution, so I hope you can take good care

claim in his words, Gerald responded with a smile, "Don't worry, Attorney Horigan, that's part of my

wasn't satisfied. He gave Eloise a meaningful

driven a fair distance, Gerald finally asked, "Are

knew Gerald's feelings for her and didn't want to lead him on. So, she

small smile. He was a gentle and accommodating

At the Horigan Mansion.

time sleeping and was

while, he couldn't help but say, "Seeing them together doesn't

lifting his head, Harvey responded flatly, "It's just a business

believe Harvey was

the afternoon, Linda was ready for her nap. She crawled into Harvey's bedroom, her

was fluffy and adorable. Harvey patted her little

was sipping coffee, and upon seeing Harvey with his car keys, he grunted, "Where are you off to at this

"To the

sophistication, "I recently consulted with a specialist. After treatment, it seems I'm starting to remember a lot

widened. Had Harvey

demeanor, he understood and snorted in disapproval. "You've run out of

·

Eloise arrived at the

developed a fever in the evening. When

she was, promptly fetched a stethoscope.

brunette head on the screen, her heart softening.

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

put up a front. Her eyes fluttered shut, her long eyelashes trembled gently, and she retorted, "Harvey, are

Technologies to you not

was the second time he'd said something ambiguous. It made her

closed, her breathing became erratic, and her cheeks were

hotel room door. She

whispered,

phone screen went dark. Harvey's face darkened.

room? And why were they alone together? Where

have to

he had to go. Moreover, Eloise

saying, "I'm going to see Mommy. Be a good girl and listen to

clutched her stethoscope. She generously offered, "Take this with you.

it to treat Mommy."

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 his neck, making a

jet. Parker teased his son while taking care of his granddaughter, "Harvey, you're going all out to woo your wife, aren't you?" Harvey responded

Linda and Darrien are in

the morning, Eloise, having taken her medicine, was dozing off. The door to her room was knocked. She had no energy to answer

assumed it was Gerald. "Gerald, I'm

Gerald...

loosely worn. If one were so inclined, they could catch glimpses of her bare skin. Was this how she greeted Gerald in the middle of the night? Harvey felt a surge of anger, but Eloise was standing in front of

caught her as

bed.

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

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

his way with her on

was

considering

her voice hoarse. "Why are you

He dialed a number on his phone while

about you.

Simple and straightforward.

to argue.

Harvey. My

and check

exchanges, he ended the call. When he looked at Eloise again, she was

her eyes were

hair. It was as if he was teasing a little

though you've lost your memory, you still interact with people in the same

often reminisce about

Eloise didn't deny it.