Tangled Temptations

Chapter 323

Despite his hectic schedule, Brett made the choice to stay back in Peterborough with Eloise.

Thanks to his connections, Donny managed to secure a small office space. Though it was small, it had all the essentials. This was where Brett conducted his business, with his bodyguards standing guard outside. Donny, on the other hand, was always on the move, coming and going from various locations.

The following day, Harvey rushed back from Britain. He was travel-weary and filled with guilt.

At the entrance of the ICU, Brett got into a physical altercation with him. Even though Harvey didn't fight back, Brett's hand was still slightly red and swollen.

As Donny applied ointment to Brett's hand, he couldn't help but make a cheeky remark, "You really should watch your temper at your age!"

Brett's anger resurfaced, "I don't think I hit him hard enough! That bastard, I could kill him!"

While they were talking, there was a commotion at the door.

Donny went to check and returned with Orlena. He was tactful enough to excuse himself.

Orlena took a few steps forward, hesitant to get too close.

Brett casually took out a cigarette, lit it and asked in a soft voice, "What brings you here?"

She raised the ointment in her hand, "I came to apply your medicine!"

In truth, Brett had already applied the medication, but he didn't mind her doing it again.

In the cramped space of the couch, she sat next to him, carefully applying the ointment to his hand as he slowly smoked his cigarette, watching her. Her face was as smooth as silk, her eyelashes long and thick.

Brett casually asked, "Isn't that boy good? Why didn't you stay with him?"

She was taken aback, before she understood what he was referring to. She took a light breath, "I don't really like him!"

As she finished, she released his hand and softly said, "All done!"

She tried to leave, but he grabbed her, forcing her to sit back down. Maybe it was her imagination, but she felt like she was getting too close, close enough to smell the faint scent of tobacco on him.

Brett's gaze was instense.

His handsome fingers lightly traced her lips. She couldn't help but tremble, calling out his name in a helpless tone.

Brett leaned in, pressing his forehead against hers and murmured, "Why are you here? Are you here to atone for your brother's sins, or can you not suppress your own feelings, or are you attracted to a man more than ten years your senior? Tell me, what do you want from me?"

His directness made her feel ashamed. She couldn't respond, but Brett wasn't looking for her answer.

He kissed her.

Just like the last time, he gently pressed her against his chest, tenderly kissing her lips to make her relax, then gently explored, tasting her over and over again.

She felt uneasy, wanting to struggle, but he held her waist tightly, and before she knew it, she was sitting on his lap.

she could do

room feeling weak in her knees, not knowing why he treated her

that, she started avoiding him. Occasionally, when they ran

to see him, and Brett

he would just turn and walk

watched her retreating figure, lost in

"You must have upset

their kiss. The way she nestled in his arms like a kitten, biting him lightly in annoyance but hitting the wrong spot, making him

When dealing with Eloise's issues, he

possibility. Among countless impossibilities, he was looking

He secretly sent Linda to the lab and decided to set

him again,

sent away, Brett drank heavily. Donny tried to persuade him to stop but to no avail. In the end, he had to ask Orlena to intervene, "Mr. Brett has an important

pleading, Orlena

opened the door for her but didn't go in, whispering,

was leaning against the couch, several bottles of red wine in front of him. He looked up at her when he heard the footstep, then poured himself another glass. "No moredrinking!" She approached him, holding his hand to prevent him from reaching

silently, his eyes bloodshot. After a while, he finally spoke,

wine. As

Brett knew she was no longer

gently pulled her towards

this difficult time, they only had each

voice was hoarse, "Orlena, let's give us a

alcohol, he compromised. Like any ordinary man, he couldn't resist the temptation to love the woman he desired. At that moment, he even thought that if they had

words, but then, he was

was pressed against the couch as he kissed her, his lips tasting of the fine wine, intoxicating

fear, while Brett gently stroked her face, keeping

the way he looked at her was how a man looks at a

her on the couch. It was tender yet restrained, but it wasn't enough for either of them.

the next room. The bed was made of springs, so any movement would result

the small spring bed like a stormy boat, and mixed

experienced. Brett was dominant in bed, and he didn't

Donny heard the commotion and knew exactly what was happening. He told the bodyguard to step back, and he guarded the

woke up in

but it was a pleasant ache, one that made her want

husky voice came

Orlena kept silent.

of problems to deal with. He grabbed his watch from the bedside table to check the time. In half an hour, he would have to get up. There were things he wanted to talk to

silence, her voice shaking slightly. "Mr.

Mr. Brett...

A one-night stand...

my name all night long, making my heart melt? Now that you're satisfied, I'm Mr. Brett again? If everyone took advantage of me like this, I'd be too busy to handle it all,

words were harsh, and her

he couldn't be completely open with her. In the end, he held her tightly, whispering sweet words into her ear. "Did you get the bunny? Do you like