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,

Linda but his

pick her up. As the black business car pulled up, Gerald stepped out and respectfully

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

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

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

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

He gave Eloise

fair distance, Gerald

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

He was

At the Horigan Mansion.

baby, Darrien spent most of his time sleeping

playing building blocks with Linda. Parker joined them, but after a while, he couldn't help but say, "Seeing them

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

believe Harvey

into Harvey's bedroom,

and adorable. Harvey patted her little head,

was sipping coffee, and upon seeing Harvey with his car keys,

"To

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

eyes widened. Had Harvey regained his

"You've run out of options,

·

day, Eloise arrived at the

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

promptly fetched a stethoscope. She intended

heart softening. She missed her terribly.

the phone 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 need to push herself so

Linda not around, Eloise no longer needed to put up a front. Her eyes fluttered shut, her long eyelashes

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

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

erratic, and her cheeks

knock on her hotel room door. She could vaguely hear Gerald's

snap awake. She whispered, "I have to

phone screen went dark. Harvey's face darkened.

were they alone together? Where was

really have to

had to go. Moreover,

gently stroked Linda's small head, saying, "I'm going to see Mommy. Be a good girl and listen

generously offered,

it to treat Mommy."

her up, pressing a tender kiss on her forehead. "I will not only

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,

felt a pang of concern. "Then you should hurry. Linda and Darrien are in

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

it was Gerald.

Gerald...

were so inclined, they could catch glimpses of her bare skin. Was

her as she swayed, carrying her

bed.

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 foreheads touched. "You're burning up." "None of your business." Eloise

the change in climate. It was also because

he had his way with her on the

room was

inappropriate, considering they were divorced. Eloise

her voice hoarse. "Why are

away slightly. He dialed a number on his

about you.

Simple and straightforward.

unwell to argue.

call. "It's me, Harvey. My wife's

check on

call. When he looked

her eyes were watery, tinged

beside her, playing with her brown hair. It was as if he was teasing a little girl. "Why are you looking at

her eyes, 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

reminisce about

Eloise didn't deny it.