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."

but after experiencing Eloise's temper, he preferred her obedient side. Coupled with his lingering desires from the past few days, he wrapped an arm around her slender waist, murmuring restlessly, "You're always

pushed

bit her neck, grinding his teeth against her soft

hard to resist. However, she still felt it was inappropriate, so after nearly getting carried away that

about to say something, the kitchen door was pulled open. Michelle stood in the doorway, her face a picture of amusement.

efficiently. He took two pieces of Wagyu beef from the fridge and handed them to Eloise, saying gently, "I'll

just quietly prepared the

the

shoulder. He didn't cross any boundaries and just gently embraced

"Eloise, I'll be

didn't remember but knew he loved Eloise and their children. He wanted

the effort to foster their relationship. So, he wanted to

his arms. Looking into his eyes, her voice was barely a whisper. "Harvey, do you

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

they kissed, watching him kiss her. They

Harvey murmured, "Eloise, there's nothing

didn't want her to

down at himself, then leaned against the kitchen window and lit a cigarette before saying, "I'll

...

meal to the dining

to lose weight," Harvey said, cradling

an

fed their son, he expertly changed his diaper

"Darrien, you

saw a hint of a mature

supper, they tucked the

the two strolled along

Eloise's hand, and gently said, "Linda used to bathe herself, why did you

there was no hint of blame in his tone, only gentleness. It was the way every

stopped under a cherry blossom tree, and she spoke in a

surroundings were dim, and they couldn't see

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

with two children to care for and a

but in the end, she didn't say anything, and she turned her face away,

embraced her. He didn't say anything,

more than anything

a long embrace, he whispered, "You should

But neither of them moved, and in the end, he couldn't resist kissing her under the tree. They both got a bit carried away, and he

The night was intoxicating.

hall. He was thinking about Eloise. His mind was filled

this gentle companionship. Harvey enjoyed this gentle romance, but he also

as he was lost in thought,

picked it up. "Uncle

night.

evidence against Livio. He's already in custody. Given

soon, but we'll

used an illegal substance to amass a fortune. Harvey was one of Livio's

more somber. "Harvey, rest assured,

he lightly stepped on the gas and left Eloise's

the villa's gate and making a turn,

black sports car screeched to a halt. Harvey broke out in a cold sweat. He looked up and saw

It was Monika.

shifted to her belly. Her belly, which was

be