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

with Linda but his eyes were

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

frowned, lowering his voice to ask Eloise, "Is Gerald going

the vice president

white teeth and personally helped Eloise into the car. He then turned to Gerald. “Eloise has a weak constitution, so I hope you can take good

with a smile, "Don't worry, Attorney Horigan,

gave Eloise a meaningful

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

for her and didn't want to lead him on. So, she

a small smile. He

At the Horigan Mansion.

time sleeping and was taken to the baby room by the

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

responded flatly, "It's just a business trip. What do you

didn't believe Harvey

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

patted her little head,

the morning, he rose and went downstairs. Parker was sipping coffee, and upon seeing Harvey with his car keys, he grunted, "Where are you off to

"To the

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

widened. Had

from his son's demeanor, he understood and snorted in disapproval. "You've run out

·

Eloise arrived

the new environment because she developed a fever in the evening. When

was, promptly fetched a stethoscope.

small brunette head on the screen, her heart softening. She missed her terribly. She even

her cheeks flushing abnormally. She was clearly sick. He murmured, "Why does a

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

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

said something

breathing became erratic, and her cheeks were

knock on her hotel room door. She could vaguely hear Gerald's voice. "Ms. Laurent, I've bought

whispered,

phone screen went dark. Harvey's face darkened. Why could Gerald

room? And why were they alone together? Where was her

really have to be Gerald looking after

had to go. Moreover,

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

generously offered, "Take

it to treat Mommy."

not only cure Mommy's illness, but I'll also bring Mommy back." Linda hugged his neck, making a

asking them to look after her while he contacted Denise to arrange a private jet. Parker teased his son while taking care of his

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

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

was Gerald. "Gerald, I'm

Gerald...

bare skin. Was this

collapsing. He caught her as she swayed,

bed.

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. Their

well it wasn't just the

he had his way with her on the piano. She'd

room was dimly

was inappropriate, considering they

away, her voice hoarse. "Why are you

moved away slightly. He dialed a number on his

you.

Simple and straightforward.

too unwell to argue. She closed her

made a call. "It's me, Harvey. My wife's not

and check

a few polite exchanges, he ended the call. When he looked at Eloise

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

was as if he was teasing a little girl. "Why are you looking

you've lost your memory, you still interact with people in the same way." Harvey's gaze darkened. He stood to

reminisce about

Eloise didn't deny it.