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.

blank. All she could do was hold

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

started avoiding him. Occasionally, when they ran into

would pretend not to see

just turn and

her retreating figure, lost in

chuckled, "You must

his pockets, thinking about their kiss. The way she nestled in his arms like a

issues, he couldn't help but think about his relationship with

there was a possibility. Among countless impossibilities, he was looking for

Harvey made a significant decision. He secretly sent Linda to the lab and decided to set Eloise

couldn't bring himself to hit him again, knowing how hard this decision

him to stop but to no avail. In the end, he had to ask Orlena

pleading,

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

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 for

her silently, his eyes bloodshot.

As she did this, she seemed like a child playing house. It was somewhat

no longer a child. In fact, she was a

gently pulled her towards him, examining her

time, they only had each

hoarse, "Orlena,

resist the temptation to love the woman he desired. At that moment, he even thought that if they had a relationship that cannot be undone, then he had to take responsibility for her. No matter

catch his words,

kissed her, his lips

name in fear, while Brett gently stroked her

what he wanted because the way he looked at her was how a man looks at a woman, a mixture of

It was tender yet restrained, but it wasn't enough for either of them. He had lost his restraint

bed was made of springs, so any movement would result

small spring bed like a stormy boat, and mixed with her involuntary moans, it trembled

experienced. Brett

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

dawn, she woke up in his

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

man's husky voice

Orlena kept silent.

this, especially when he had a pile of problems to deal with. He grabbed his watch from the bedside table to check the time. In half an hour, he

speak, Orlena broke the silence, her voice shaking

Mr. Brett...

A one-night stand...

at her ear. "Who was it that called my name all night long, making my heart melt? Now that you're satisfied, I'm Mr. Brett again? If

harsh,

too. He loved her, but because of Eloise, he couldn't be completely open with her. In the end, he held her