Tangled Temptations

Chapter 394

Landon's wife was out of town, so naturally, he took the seat beside Eloise, with the two kids facing them.

Linda had seen him before. She was dining with such grace, all the while eyeing the handsome man... he had a soft spot for Mom.

Landon was quite fond of her. He ruffled Luca's hair and said to Eloise, "This boy's growing up strong."

Eloise smiled tenderly at Luca. "Yes. Harvey always says Luca's the spitting image of him as a lad."

Luca blushed ever so slightly, but his heart was brimming with joy.

Landon's gaze shifted as he lowered his voice. "What's the deal with Jacob and Ravenna? Were you playing matchmaker? I bet Ravenna's got her eyes set on the Velona estate."

Everyone knew Ravenna's reputation, and Landon was well aware. He suspected Eloise had a hand in it.

Eloise took her time finishing a slice of steak before speaking, "All I did was let slip a few details of Jacob's background in Ravenna's presence."

Landon chuckled. That confirmed it, Jacob must have crossed Eloise...

Landon's smile brought out faint lines around his eyes, which Eloise noticed with a sense of fleeting time. "And your wife? How come she didn't come along?"

He smiled, "Oh, she's abroad, taking a breather. Won't be back till next week." Eloise nodded, knowing some topics were better left untouched.

Fortunately, Landon only stayed a moment before returning to his seat. As he sat down, Jacob shot him an odd look.

Eloise left early because of her children, and she had another on the way. As she passed some statues, she merely nodded her head in passing.

Landon rose, "Let me walk you out."

that making a fuss in

feel sour. "Blake, I can't believe after

naive and straightforward, exclaimed, "Well,

Her primary mission was to ensnare Jacob. She caressed his face and whispered seductively, "How about

buying it. He grabbed his coat,

Ravenna was fuming.

by a car. Her expression seemed soft, like with an

a pang of jealousy. She was all smiles

cigarette from his pocket, he lit up and hopped into his Hummer with a

circles did often overlap

made Landon chuckle. In the winter night, he watched the Hummer drive away and murmured, "Reminds me of

a hand in her pocket, smiled. "Stop it, Landon. I'll have

His voice was soft, "Eloise, I'm sorry. My pursuit back

of nostalgia. What was wrong

now. It was time to let go. She gave him

car. As the sedan drove off, Landon

passed, everyone thought he had moved on, but deep

simple. was kind and beautiful,

His wife

love wasn't determined by

appearances.

plateau. Each

youth had become just

at Landon's figure, shrinking in the rearview mirror, her heart heavy

her, with big innocent eyes, chirped, "Daddy's more handsome than Uncle

cheek and said