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."

whispered from the side, "He's the third lead in the film. His name

his last name is

"Is that a friend of yours, Ms.

"In

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

Eloise gracefully made

having caught Ms. Laurent's eye. Natalia warned them in a low voice, "That was Ms.

the

...

was a

berate her, threatening to blackball her permanently. But in Peterborough, who didn't know Ms. Laurent's clout overshadowed

was grateful to Eloise. On stage, she

had the look of someone who had grown weary

24, Jeffrey was

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

The night air was brisk.

Eloise turned around.

in his good looks, couldn't mask his affection. He

which he offered with a bashful yet eager voice. "Ms. Laurent, I thought this flower matched your

man and said softly, "It's beautiful. Thank you. My husband brings me

colored the

softly, "You're a fine young man. There's no