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.

cigarette in silence. He had seen Ravenna and the hatred in

to climb back and comfort her,

"Where to?" Eloise whispered.

his voice soft. "To

Harvey's eyes, she was

hers. Having a friend over

luxurious car cut through the night like

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

clothes

was nosy, and even in her heartache, she could smell the affair. She sniffed

Eloise couldn't quite explain.

"When did I ever leave clothes here? You're spreading rumors and sullying

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. "I never said

around her from behind, kissing her delicate neck.

he said, "Didn't you spend

desperate to clarify, stammered,

want to?"

turned crimson. Harvey

chuckled softly. His hand gently

no man wouldn't want to. But

finally asked, "At what age... is 'not too

turned her to face him, lifting her onto the cabinet. He leaned in for a kiss, remembering the time they had dressed up for a gala, and he

tender kiss, he murmured against

surreal, yet right. She liked being here, liked Harvey, and even enjoyed his kisses

some clothes for Veronica. Don't worry about her. Riley's quite

growing. She took the clothes to leave, but Harvey pulled

cheeks burned with

a shower and dressed in a black robe, lounged on his bed, a cigarette in hand, pondering his next move. Ravenna, rejected by Gunner, would likely take her anger out on Eloise. He figured it was time to assign more bodyguards

and a small head peeked in. Harvey eyed her, patting

For such a young lady, it was unsettling to

skin contrasting against the dark sheets. Her beauty struck even in the dim light. Trembling with

indulge in the tender intimacies shared between lovers. Besides, he longed to see

his fingers with hers, kissing the corners of her lips, comforting her to let go

could she not

weight of new emotions, leaving her

and spent, in his arms. Her shame mingled with a strange sense of wonder at his restraint. "Aren't men supposed to be more