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."

side, "He's the third

last name is also

courage, Jeffrey asked, "Is that a

gave a soft smile. "In a way.

while Max lay buried in the earth. He was gone at just 34, without leaving a legacy for

Eloise gracefully made

warned them in a low voice, "That was Ms. Laurent's first love. He passed away recently, and she's been upset. Don't bring it up

towards the door,

...

was a grand

threatening to blackball her

to Eloise. On stage, she expressed her heartfelt

had the look of someone who had grown weary of

24, Jeffrey was

end, Eloise prepared to leave early, and Natalia went to arrange

night air was brisk. A young man's voice called

Eloise turned around.

her. The youth, in his good looks, couldn't

Jeffrey's hand was a white rose, which he offered with a bashful yet eager voice. "Ms. Laurent, I thought this flower matched

the young man and said softly, "It's beautiful. Thank you. My husband brings me one every morning to place on

rebuff colored

fine young man. There's no need for apologies