Tangled Temptations

Chapter 373

In the quiet sanctuary of the library, Eloise sat with the poise of someone well- versed in the art of leisure. Her profile, a still life of serene beauty, suggested a tranquility that's graceful and elegant.

No stranger to the company of men, Ravenna sensed a change in Eloise. Once a pretty but unripe girl, Eloise now carried a hint of a woman's allure in her gaze. A new chapter had begun. Was Harvey the cause?

At the thought of Harvey, with his aristocratic bearing, Ravenna felt a flush of warmth course through her. Green with envy, her eyes narrowed.

Just then, Eloise looked up and caught Ravenna's gaze. The recent spat over Veronica had left a bitter mark, and without a word, Eloise returned to her reading.

Ravenna, wanting to confront her, was thwarted by the four vigilant bodyguards who rose to block her path. The eyes of the library patrons were upon them, and Ravenna, embarrassed and seething, spat out, "You think you're something, Eloise." before storming off.

Eloise watched Ravenna's retreating figure for a moment before returning her attention to her book.

After leaving, Ravenna dialed Gunner's number. "Where are you?"

Gunner, who Veronica had dumped because of Ravenna, was in a foul mood. "What the hell does my location have to do with you, Ravenna? I've made myself clear."

Ravenna's voice was a soft entreaty. "Let's meet."

Gunner hesitated but eventually agreed. They met at a five-star hotel, where, after their rendezvous, Gunner lounged in a bathrobe, smoking with an air of dissatisfaction.

Ravenna smirked, fully aware of his inner turmoil—a man still hung up on Veronica but unable to resist physical temptation. She found him contemptible. Yet, she needed him.

leaned on his shoulder, her breath alluring with seduction. "There's a piano recital at the school

you. But you don't understand the Peterborough elite, Ravenna. Sure, we all play the game, but status matters. The Horigan family? They're in a league of their own. And you want me

Ravenna was skeptical.

and casually remarked, "No one dares cross Harvey

stack of bills behind. She threw them at him in fury, unwilling to give up what she saw as her chance to shine, especially after

above cast a dreamlike glow. Eloise, already talented, would gain renown with this performance,

the lights, the chandelier flickered. If it were to fall, to crash down upon Eloise, Ravenna would have

solitary man in his twenties with no real friends to speak of. Ravenna knew how to

was surprised to find a striking woman instead. Ravenna feigned innocence. "I'm a student at the Music College, not a call

man hesitated but let

room and then made her proposition. The man rejected the offer immediately, even pushing her out of the door with the money. "I won't do such

me if you change your mind. Opportunities like this don't come

man pondered over the note. His mind

pianist

knock. Annoyed, he opened the door, ready to refuse again, but stopped short at the sight of

on the table. His

smiled, "You didn't

overawed by the presence that filled his

room.

the amount printed boldly across it – eight million dollars. "This is enough to snag you a decent condo in Peterborough. All I'm asking is for

was taken aback. Eight million was tempting, but