Tangled Temptations

Chapter 360

Chapter 360

Veronica grumbled, a frown marring her usually carefree face.

Eloise simply chuckled, her gaze on Veronica was tender and filled with a quiet sense of reassurance. After all these years, she might have lost many things, but she still had a tight circle of loved ones who stood by her side through thick and thin.

Her mother, her kids, Veronica...

Life was full of regrets, but at that moment, Eloise felt content.

She gently ran her fingers through Veronica's hair, whispering, "I've saved the best seat in the house for you."

Back at the villa, the kids were still out, all except for little Darrien, who was at home.

After playing with him for a while, Eloise had whipped up his favorite mac 'n' cheese. Darrien was as happy as could be. The little guy was just over a year old but seemed to understand that his mom was expecting again and never fussed about being held.

As dusk settled in, the driver brought the other two kids home.

Baron came in with a big, toothy grin. "Harvey might be coming home a bit late."

Eloise smiled and nodded her understanding.

The sky was turning dark, and fine snowflakes began to dust the world outside, painting everything in a soft, gentle white.

With her back to the children, Eloise dialed Harvey's number and whispered, "Any chance you can come home early tonight?"

Harvey was in his office at Everest Technologies with a smile playing on his lips. "Are you missing me?"

Eloise glanced outside at the falling snow, then back at the kids playing in the living room, and said softly, "Today's Luca's birthday."

Harvey paused, visibly taken aback.

At that moment, Denise walked in. "Mr. Horigan, the meeting is about to begin."

Harvey glanced at his watch and said, "It's snowing outside. Let's reschedule for tomorrow morning and let everyone head home early."

Denise looked surprised.

Harvey gave a small smile. "It's my son's birthday."

After hanging up, Harvey donned his overcoat and left the office.

Denise stood there, smiling to herself.

Harvey drove back to the villa, arriving exactly at seven. He stepped out of the car. The ground was now covered in a thin blanket of snow, and the city was engulfed in a frosty haze, but the house glowed with warm yellow light.

He took a present from the trunk and walked into the hallway.

"The snow's really coming down out there." Harvey spoke as he casually unbuttoned his overcoat and called out, "Luca, come here."

Little Luca was perched on a dining chair. In front of him was a small cake Eloise had made, surrounded by dishes meticulously prepared by the house staff-most of them were his favorites. His eyes lit up at the sight of the large toy in Uncle Harvey's hands—a superhero action figure.

The little guy dashed over and clung to Harvey's leg. Harvey laughed, lifting him into a hug and planting a kiss on his cheek. "Eloise told me it's your birthday. Sorry I'm late. Here's your present... do you like it?"

Luca clutched the gift to his chest.

Harvey looked over at the dining area. His wife, Eloise, was seated at the dinner table in an elegant gown, with Linda and Darrien beside her. Linda was clapping her hands, singing the birthday song for Luca. She declared that her birthday gift to him was to cuddle him to sleep that night.

Harvey chuckled. "Linda, it's not your birthday."

Linda puffed up her little cheeks. "I don't just snuggle with anyone." Daniel had to beg Linda for ages to sleep in her princess bed.

Luca's cheeks were a warm shade of pink.

and kissed Eloise. "Congratulations, mother of my

arm around little Luca, Eloise

Luca felt healed. He had

He used to think that the only reason the Horigans adopted him was because of his AB-negative blood type. But now, he had never

more of a father to him than his own. Harvey was kind, taught Luca so much, and showed him how

he would take control of Everest Technologies, he never indulged in those dark deeds. Instead... he would stay with this

would stay by

Linda did end up

them sleeping together at this age. When Harvey emerged from his bath, she shared her

but their bedroom

hips, Harvey sat at the foot of the bed, drying his hair. Eloise walked over, took the towel

there to worry about? Eloise, the kids we're raising won't go astray. We can think about these issues when

her head, she could see his strong

husky. "Three

She hummed in acknowledgment.

pressed his face against the silk of her dress, feeling her slightly swollen belly,

with a laugh. "You're so silly." She felt that they were just like any other

"I wonder

debut? Of course, I'll be there to support you. How many

there is enough, Harvey... I can't promise we'll always be madly in love, but I can

more than Darrien and

but acting more

...

the bed, being mindful

bedding, and he hovered above her, content just to gaze at her. Harvey was

Eloise certainly couldn't resist.

up with one hand, the other tracing her face gently. His voice was a low, husky whisper, softer than the night itself. "Eloise, I must

compliments could still make Eloise blush. She turned her face away, felt the warmth of her cheeks, and playfully nudged him with her foot. "Why are you being so cheeky

would you consider

for Everest Technologies and give a report to you, Miss Laurent?" His words were anything but proper. Eloise knew him too well. His dawdling tonight without speaking his mind meant only one thing - he was in the mood for lovemaking. However, she was only three months pregnant and

with a mix of tenderness and passion. Finally, he cradled her body in his arms and murmured, "I just want to make the mother of my child feel

of "Mr. Mayfair" was fast

crowds were bustling, and with the children being so young, Eloise decided it would just be the two of

into her evening gown when the sound of

pick her up. Sure enough, moments later, footsteps approached, and the

admiring her for a

which was evident from her figure. However, rather than detracting from her appearance, it

her bare shoulder, and whispered,

shivered at

pulled out a delicate pearl necklace from his pocket and threaded the amulet through it, a perfect match for her

against her chest. Eloise gently caressed it, and

said softly, "Harvey, you really

her hair, gathering it

like this. But I also hope his affection can truly bring you good fortune. Eloise, don't take it

Eloise nodded slowly.

for the evening, he draped a thick fur coat over her shoulders, and they walked through the underground garage to

Theater was a sea of people. Celebrities strutted down the red

Not wanting to catch a cold, she used a special entrance to go directly into the

of the evening. Before the premiere, she took to the stage and spoke at

in and asked quietly,

uncle's busy with work." The details weren't

Olea seemed slightly disappointed. Although she had been married, Brett was still the most vivid character in her

place to criticize. Ms. Olea was a decent person and had

been very successful. It will help

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