Tangled Temptations

Chapter 310

It was six o'clock in the evening, the peak hour for employees of Everest Technologies to clock off.

Harvey stood nonchalantly in the middle of the lobby, hands clasped behind his back. His charismatic aura caused the passing female employees to blush and habitually greet him. "Mr. Horigan."

Harvey responded with a faint smile.

Just then, Eloise stepped out of the elevator, accompanied by Natalia. Upon

seeing Harvey, Eloise paused momentarily. Not wanting to cause a spectacle, she walked over and quietly asked, "What brings you here?"

Harvey looked at her intently. After a moment, he softly said, "Did you forget Linda's birthday?"

As he spoke, he took the coat from Natalia's hand, assertively leading Eloise to the parking lot where his Rolls-Royce Cullinan was parked.

As Eloise settled into the passenger seat, she suggested, "Why don't we invite my parents and Orlena for dinner?"

Harvey slowly buckled his seatbelt. "Let's do that another day. I promised to bake a birthday cake with Linda."

Eloise didn't say anything else. She turned to the side, casually flicking her tea- colored hair. She was rosy-skinned and wore a dress that complimented her complexion, looking rather fetching.

Harvey couldn't help but steal a few glances.

The car set off slowly due to the rush hour traffic. He casually asked, "Why did you leave earlier that day?"

"I had some things to take care of," Eloise replied, somewhat evasively. Harvey chuckled softly.

After a long while, he brazenly said, "I wanted to make it up to you in the morning, but you'd already gone. I laid in bed for a long time, feeling quite uncomfortable."

Embarrassed by the topic, Eloise didn't respond. Her cheeks turned a light shade of pink, making her even more attractive.

During the red light intervals, Harvey would occasionally glance at her. He figured many men would want to marry a woman like Eloise.

...

At the Villa.

Michelle had arrived early and was helping Linda knead dough in the kitchen. As quite a character, Linda had managed to smear her beautiful little face with flour.

Eloise was pleasantly surprised and hugged Michelle. "Mom."

Michelle glanced at Harvey and said with a smile, "Harvey asked someone to pick me up. It's Linda's birthday today, and we should all be here to celebrate with her."

Eloise understood the implication. She nodded, then went upstairs to change her clothes before coming down to help Linda with the cake. She was quite proficient at baking, and quickly prepared the cake base and put it in the oven. Once it was ready, Linda insisted on doing the frosting.

Linda decorated the cake with drawings of two adults and three babies.

Eloise deliberately asked, "Why is there an extra baby?"

Linda was a little shy. She ran into the living room and jumped into Harvey's arms.

Harvey, who was watching his son, hugged Linda and asked, "What happened?" Linda refused to answer.

However, children were quick to forget. Soon, Linda was holding the cake, teaching Darrien about getting along with Luca.

Harvey found it both amusing and irritating, but he also felt a sense of paternal pride. Linda was the cutest child in the world.

Looking towards the kitchen, he noticed Eloise was the only one left. Harvey got up and walked into the kitchen, casually closing the door behind him. "Where's Michelle?"

Eloise was frying steak and casually said, "I made an extra cake, so she took it to the neighbors' kid."

type before, but after experiencing Eloise's temper, he preferred her obedient side. Coupled with his lingering desires from the past few days,

moment, she gently pushed him away. "What

grinding his teeth against her soft skin, complaining, "Ms. Laurent,

the ice, Eloise found it hard to resist. However, she still felt it was inappropriate, so after

as she was about to say something, the kitchen door was pulled open. Michelle stood in the doorway, her face a picture of amusement. After a moment, she managed to find

face was flushed. Harvey, recognizing her embarrassment, took the pan from her and washed it efficiently. He took two pieces of Wagyu beef from the fridge and handed them to Eloise, saying gently, "I'll watch you cook. From now

and just quietly

left the kitchen

his chin on her shoulder. He didn't cross any boundaries and

while, he whispered, "Eloise, I'll be good to

knew he loved Eloise and their children.

relationship.

his arms. Looking into his

and kissed her. Considering the presence of elders and their children in the house, and the sneaky nature of their rendezvous, the kiss was somewhat restrained, but this made it all the more thrilling. Eloise hadn't experienced this feeling in a long time. Her lips trembled as she

her eyes open as they kissed, watching him kiss her.

hers, Harvey murmured, "Eloise, there's nothing

he didn't want her

against the kitchen

...

the meal to the dining

was feeding Darrien milk. "The doctor says he needs to lose weight," Harvey said, cradling his

gave an approving

he expertly changed his diaper

scrunched-up face. "Darrien, you sure

her eyes met Harvey's gaze and saw a hint of a mature man's clarity

supper, they tucked the kids

night's cloak, the two strolled along the villa's pathway.

why did you start helping her recently, Eloise? Kids need to learn to be

in his

him, too. They stopped under a cherry blossom

see each other clearly. But in Eloise's eyes,

and gently stroked her face. "Eloise, is it because of me? Because

children to care for and

quivered slightly, but in the end, she didn't say anything,

He didn't

more than anything to provide

a long embrace, he

them moved, and in the end, he couldn't resist kissing her under the tree. They both got a bit carried away, and he slipped his hand under her skirt, making her sigh

The night was intoxicating.

was thinking about Eloise. His mind was filled with images of her. After that,

seem to be in a hurry. He surprisingly enjoyed this gentle companionship. Harvey enjoyed this gentle romance, but

was lost

it up. "Uncle

seemed deeper in the night.

against Livio. He's already in custody. Given

on bail soon, but we'll

to amass a fortune. Harvey was

"Harvey, rest assured,

a grunt in response. After hanging up, he lightly stepped on the gas and left

the car was leaving the villa's gate and making a turn, a slender figure darted

halt. Harvey broke out in a cold sweat. He looked up and saw a pale little face illuminated

It was Monika.

gaze shifted to her belly. Her

be two