Tangled Temptations

Chapter 111

Pauline shut the door.

Eloise was still pinned under Harvey.

She pushed him in annoyance and said, "You're doing this on purpose, aren't you!"

"Yeah, so what? You gonna penalizefor it?" Harvey's voice was laced with a hint of seduction.

Eloise looked at the handsface before her, feeling a flutter of feelings.

But she was worried that Pauline might feel awkward if she saw them like this, so she whispered, "Get up! Your

mom is right there!"

Harvey gazed at her deeply, not moving or saying a word.

He lowered his head, planting a light kiss on her, then handed her a file bag.

Eloise sat up.

"What's this?"

As she sat up, Harvey smiled, "Just open it."

Eloise opened it with a puzzled look.

Inside was a "property lease agreement" for a 400-square-meter office space, with an annual rent of $20,000. It

also contained a few photos and a key.

Eloise was shocked.

She looked up at him and asked, "Is this your office building? You're renting it to me?"

She knew the market rates. An office space of this size and at such a prlocation would cost even $200,000 to

rent.

Harvey just nodded slightly.

He wrapped a towel around her slender neck and gave it a tug. Eloise was forced

to lift her face. Their foreheads touched, their postures were intimate, and a slight movement would result in a

kiss.

Eloise looked at him.

At this moment, she felt his sincerity and respect.

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Women always have a soft spot.

As long as he was willing to take a step forward in their relationship, she was willing to take a step, too.

Eloise flushed red, leaned in, and kissed him.

Harvey didn't close his eyes. He watched how Eloise kissed him. Her kissing skills weren't top-notch, but he felt

very comfortable.

After the kiss, he gently held her waist and asked softly, "Not mad anymore?"

Eloise didn't answer, but there was a softness in her eyes.

He liked her very much and wanted her very much.

Considering his mother, Harvey didn't do anything excessive. He just whispered, "Let's stop fooling around and

go back to how we used to be, okay?"

Harvey was deliberately offering her a golden opportunity. If Eloise refused, it would be too much.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "A $20,000 rent is too little. How about you charge$50,000 instead."

Harvey didn't argue with her. He just kissed her and went to take a shower. As he opened the bathroom door, he

looked back at Eloise, "About my mom..."

Eloise said with deep affection, "As long as Pauline is happy, it's good! If you wantto call her 'mom,' | don't

mind. I'd even be happy to call her 'dad'!"

Harvey looked at her for a while before chuckling, "Ms. Laurent, you're quite the smart one."

He was in a good mood when he was taking a shower.

When he cout, Eloise was preparing breakfast with his mother.

Under the morning sun, she looked very gentle and likable.

Harvey could tell that his mother liked Eloise very much, which made him more willing to compromise for Eloise.

Breakfast was a cheerful affair.

Whenever Pauline spoke, she'd casually mention which friend had a new adorable granddaughter. After finishing,

she asked Eloise, "Lou, do you like children?"

Eloise was drinking milk and was suddenly choked. Milk splashed onto the tip of her nose.

Harvey helped her wipe it off with a napkin.

His movements were very gentle, but his gaze was fearless.

Eloise had interacted with him many times and realized a few things. Her cheeks grew hot, but she had to

pretend to be clueless and answered Pauline, "I love kids! My life plan includes having two kids."

As she spoke, her eyes were filled with warmth.

Eloise wasn't lying. This was part of her life plan. She wanted to have her own kids.

Upon hearing this, Pauline was overjoyed. She immediately placed a soft-boiled egg on Eloise's plate and

continued, "You love kids so much, and you're even willing to have two. You'd make a wonderful mom."

Eloise cback to her senses.

She looked at the "father" of her kids, who was seriously reading the newspaper while sipping his coffee.

But under the table, his foot lightly brushed against Eloise's leg.

Eloise glared at him!

Harvey glanced at her, then put down his coffee cup and said to his mom, "If Eloise is willing to have kids, I'll

have to cooperate too."

Pauline was even more moved. Tears welled up in her eyes as she imagined a few cute kids running towards her,

calling her "grandma."

Their conversation was lively.

Eloise admired Harvey. He not only knew how to treat women but also his mother. When Eloise went to change

her clothes, Harvey accompanied his mother downstairs.

In the elevator.

Mother and son were alone. Pauline spoke her mind. "Harvey, I'm so happy to see you settling down. Our family

doesn't need a marriage to elevate our social status. All | want is for you to be happy. Eloise is a wonderful girl. |

can tell she likes you. You should take care of her more. After all, you're four years older than her!"

Harvey swallowed hard and nodded gently.

Pauline asked him to bring Eloise to his sister's birthday party.

Harvey agreed. He walked his mother to the car and opened the door for her.

Pauline was about to get into the car when she turned around.

After hesitating a while, she said, "Harvey, Joan is back!"

Harvey stiffened.

Joan was back!?

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There was a glint of worry in Pauline's beautiful eyes, "I heard from Griffin that Joan is past her partying days

now. She's even engaged to sbig shot in the entertainment world. Harvey, | know you're still hung up on the

past, but it's all water under the bridge. After all these years, you should let go of your feelings for her! Eloise is

a good girl, so don't break her heart."

Harvey's fingers tightened and then relaxed.

A faint smile hung at the corner of his mouth, "Don't worry, Mom. | got it."

"| just don't want you to mess up!" Pauline still seemed worried, "You're handsand even-tempered. A good

catch like you is as rare as a hen's teeth... Harvey, if you really hurt her, I'll be crying on your doorstep every

day!" Harvey gave a light chuckle. Only then did Pauline hop in her car and drive off.

Harvey watched her leave, but instead of heading upstairs, he lit up a few smoke at the bottom of the stairs.

Joan was back.

His eyes seemed slightly red.

How dare she cback?

Due to their similar backgrounds, he and Joan grew up together. He admired Joan

for her beauty and passion, respected her boundaries, and hoped to share their most beautiful moments on their

wedding night.

On Valentine's Day of the year they graduated from university, he flew for 18 hours to Britain, but when he

pushed the apartment door open, he found Joan with another man.

And the apartment floor was littered with their used stuff.

Despite Joan's tears and pleas, promising she wouldn't cheat again, they broke

up.

Harvey left the apartment and went upstairs.

His face was stone-cold as he pulled out a small velvet box.

Inside was a diamond ring.

He had intended to propose to Joan that day, but it seemed unnecessary now. He

also no longer thought of proposing to any other woman ever since.

Harvey had given up on the idea of marriage even though there were women who

were right for him over the years.

However, he never thought of getting hitched again.