Tangled Temptations

Chapter 371

Eloise was always the obedient one. She and Veronica had left earlier.

Harvey, with his worldly wisdom, pulled Riley aside and said in a brotherly tone, "If you've got a thing for Veronica, wait till everything settles down, man. Don't let her reputation get tarnished by your mess. And tidy up your own backyard while you're at it."

Riley didn't utter a word.

After delivering his advice, Harvey glanced at Gunner without saying anything. The scent of sex lingering in the air spoke volumes. No wonder Veronica couldn't stand it.

And this was exactly the outcome Harvey had anticipated. He knew Gunner well; in a fit of wounded pride, he wouldn't cling to Ravenna.

Harvey wouldn't feel guilty. He simply expedited the inevitable. Without much ado, Harvey and Riley left.

...

Only Gunner and Ravenna were left at the scene.

Gunner leaned against a wall. A bruise marred his face, and he smoked a cigarette with a defeated air.

Ravenna moved closer, her voice soft as silk. "Veronica may not want you, but I'll always be here for you."

Gunner gently pushed her away. While smoking, he looked down at her with a mix of disdain and amusement. She was nothing but a plaything to him.

He scoffed, "Ravenna, you don't actually think I have feelings for you, do you? You're convenient, that's all. You're willing to do things Veronica wouldn't."

Ravenna cursed him out, but Gunner only let out another cold laugh. "Take the 500 grand and get lost."

Even if Veronica didn't forgive him, he wouldn't stoop so low as to be with a whore like Ravenna.

Gunner walked away.

Ravenna stood there, seething with rage. She descended the stairs only to find that Gunner was gonE, but she caught sight of Eloise and Veronica.

They sat in a car, a golden Bentley worth a fortune, while Eloise naturally occupied the passenger seat beside Harvey, looking every bit the official girlfriend. Ravenna couldn't believe that someone like Attorney Horigan would take a shine to Eloise. Yet now, Eloise had ascended to the ranks of the Horigan family.

Compared to Veronica, whom she didn't despise as much since she wasn't keen on Gunner, it was Eloise she envied. If there were even the slightest chance with Max, Ravenna would never have hook up with Gunner.

She hated Eloise.

In the shroud of night, Ravenna stood in the shadows, intermittently lit by passing lights, her red dress giving her the appearance of a spectral figure.

his window rolled down, finished his cigarette in silence. He had seen Ravenna and the hatred in her eyes. He gently accelerated, taking Eloise away from the club

Eloise wanted to climb back and comfort her, but Harvey insisted she stay

"Where to?" Eloise whispered.

his voice soft.

right, but in Harvey's eyes, she was his wife, and

hers. Having a friend over occasionally was

cut through the night like a

complete with a full bathroom. He then softly told Eloise, "The master bedroom has plenty

had Eloise's clothes

smell the affair. She sniffed suspiciously and asked Eloise,

Eloise couldn't quite explain.

master bedroom, Eloise flung open the walk-in closet with a huff, "When did I ever leave clothes here? You're spreading rumors and sullying my

filled with her favorite brands, tags still attached. She noticed additional dresses, more feminine than her usual style. She was flustered but also secretly pleased to be so thoughtfully considered. Her protest was weak as she tugged at a price tag.

her from behind, kissing her delicate

said, "Didn't you spend the night here once

clarify, stammered, "We didn't

you want to?"

face turned crimson. Harvey was

her blush, he chuckled softly. His hand gently traced

But

embarrassment, Eloise finally

leaned in for a kiss, remembering the time they had dressed up for a

tender kiss, he murmured against her lips, "Let's

so surreal, yet right. She

of affection, Harvey gently patted her, assuring her, "Get some clothes for Veronica. Don't

amazed at his insight, her admiration growing. She took the clothes to leave, but Harvey pulled her back, whispering in her

cheeks burned

hand, pondering his next move. Ravenna, rejected by Gunner, would likely take her anger out on Eloise. He figured it

small head peeked in. Harvey eyed her, patting

embarrassed. For such a young lady, it was unsettling to be so close to

the bed, her delicate skin contrasting against the dark sheets. Her beauty struck even in the dim light. Trembling with fear, her voice barely above a whisper, she pleaded, "Harvey,

as he was, couldn't help but indulge in the tender intimacies shared between

of her lips, comforting

how could she not

softly, naivety crumbling under the weight of new emotions, leaving her a disheveled

Her shame mingled with a strange sense of wonder at his restraint. "Aren't men supposed to be more impulsive?"