Tangled Temptations

Chapter 353

Harvey mulled it over, and decided to pass. He dialed Eloise's number, and after a few rings, she picked up promptly, "Harvey?"

Harvey loved how she said his name. He savored the sound for a moment before replying with a light chuckle. "I'm going to skip the wrap party. I'll stay home with the kids. I'll come to pick you up when you're done."

Eloise could read him like a book. He didn't want to get entangled with the showbiz crowd-better to just not show up.

Eloise didn't press the issue. She hummed in acknowledgment, then added, "Just stay home. The driver can drop me off."

Harvey was insistent on picking her up personally. With a smile in her voice, Eloise agreed.

After the call, she turned around to find Natalia ushering over some fresh faces, supporting roles in the film Eloise had invested in several strikingly attractive young actors.

They were all very polite and called Eloise Ms. Laurent.

Tonight was the wrap party. Eloise naturally dressed to the nines-a flowing, deep violet gown that brushed the floor, accented with emerald jewelry. Her chestnut hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.

She stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at her phone, and replied absently. Her air of nonchalance carried a hint of aloofness, quite captivating. The youngsters were visibly tense but couldn't help stealing glances at her.

Eventually, Eloise lifted her gaze and looked over. Then she paused, as one of them bore a striking resemblance to Max. He was clean-cut, with a restraint in his desires.

Eloise watched him, and her eyes tinged with sadness yet focused, something others quickly noticed. The young man grew uncomfortable, saying softly, "Ms. Laurent."

Eloise snapped back to reality. A touch of tears brightened her eyes as she smiled faintly. "You remind me of someone from my past."

the third lead in the

name is also

his courage, Jeffrey asked, "Is that a friend of yours, Ms.

"In a way.

was full of youthful vigor, while Max lay buried in the earth. He was gone at

gracefully made her way

having caught Ms. Laurent's eye. Natalia warned them in a low voice, "That was Ms. Laurent's first love. He passed away recently,

Jeffrey glanced towards the door, pursing

...

was a

call and berate her, threatening to blackball her permanently. But in Peterborough,

was grateful to Eloise. On stage, she expressed her heartfelt

sat below, her expression serene. She had the look of someone who had

Jeffrey was smitten with

the dinner neared its end, Eloise prepared to leave early, and

alone. The night air was brisk. A young man's voice called from behind. "Ms.

Eloise turned around.

in his good looks, couldn't mask

was a white rose, which he offered with a bashful yet eager voice. "Ms.

purity. Eloise accepted the bloom. She watched the young man and said softly, "It's beautiful. Thank you. My husband brings me one every morning to

colored

She added softly, "You're a fine young