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."

aware that making a fuss in an upscale restaurant

gone, Ravenna, clutching her wine glass, couldn't help but feel sour. "Blake, I can't believe after all these years,

and straightforward, exclaimed, "Well, Eloise is

mission was to ensnare Jacob. She caressed his face and whispered seductively, "How about coming to my place

his coat, "No thanks.

Ravenna was fuming.

and Eloise chatting by a car. Her expression

a pang of jealousy. She was all

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

Business and social circles did often overlap but

night, he watched the Hummer drive away and murmured, "Reminds me

"Stop it, Landon. I'll have a word with

car door for her, but paused. His voice was soft, "Eloise,

nostalgia. What was

and they both had families now. It was time to let go. She gave him a faint smile. "It's all water under

into the car. As the sedan drove off, Landon stood there,

passed, everyone thought he had moved

letting go wasn't that simple.

His wife

love wasn't determined by

appearances.

lives had reached a plateau. Each one was busy with life's demands.

had become just a

shrinking in the rearview mirror, her

with big innocent eyes, chirped,

kissed Linda's cheek and said gently, "Mommy only has eyes for