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 an upscale restaurant

I can't believe after all these years,

straightforward, exclaimed, "Well,

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

He grabbed his coat,

Ravenna was fuming.

Landon and Eloise chatting by a car. Her expression seemed soft, like with an old friend, but there

was all smiles with Landon, and

his pocket, he lit up and hopped into his Hummer with a slam of the

and social circles did often overlap but he was

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

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

paused. His voice was soft, "Eloise, I'm sorry. My pursuit back then must have been a burden to

twinge of nostalgia. What was

had families now. It was time to let go. She gave him a

car. As the sedan drove off, Landon

had moved on, but

wasn't that simple. was kind and beautiful,

His wife

love wasn't determined by

appearances.

had reached a plateau. Each one

had become just

figure, shrinking in the rearview mirror, her heart heavy

against her, with big innocent eyes,

cheek and said