Tangled Temptations

Chapter 162

This party was exceptionally lively.

The banquet hall could accommodate 200 people and was packed with a variety of dishes. Vanessa, the host,

even invited a well-known MC from Peterborough, which made the atmosphere absolutely cracking.

As one of the partners, Eloise couldn't avoid the booze.

Veronica helped her to stop drinking a lot.

Afterwards, the two girls went to the restroom to touch up their makeup.

Eloise looked at Veronica with concern, "You drank quite a bit back there. Are you okay?"

"No worries! What could possibly happen?" Veronica winked mischievously, deliberately pulling her neckline

lower for a flirtatious hint, "Sexy, huh? Riley Colman loves it. He's like a wild dog in bed, biting all over."

She chuckled as she spoke.

But Eloise knew she was hurting inside.

Veronica hadn't moved on from her marriage with Gunner. Her sexual escapades were just a numb to her pain,

and the emptiness she felt when she woke up was unbearable.

Eloise patted her gently, "Veronica, you're drunk."

Veronica flicked her hair and smiled, shifting the conversation to Eloise's love life.

During Angus Laurent's hospitalization, Veronica had visited him and ran into Harvey.

She had known then that Eloise and Harvey were still in touch.

She asked, and Eloise didn't hide it, whispering, "We are not back together, it's just a physical thing."

Veronica went quiet for a moment, then dropped a bombshell on Eloise, "Joan is getting married! The wedding is

in a few days, and the Horigan family has all gone to Britain for the ceremony, but Harvey didn't, probably to

avoid any ." After hearing that, Eloise was stunned.

She really didn't know about it. Veronica was drunk and started crying on Eloise's shoulder.

"Eloise, it seems like we can't control our own feelings."

"Yeah, we both fell for the wrong guys."

Veronica was disappointed in Gunner, and Riley was just a bedmate in her eyes. But after spending enough time

in bed with someone, feelings inevitably develop.

She didn't want to get emotionally involved, but she felt like she was losing control.

With teary eyes, Veronica said, "Eloise, I'm a mess now, but you should get married properly."

Eloise knew she was drunk.

To avoid causing a scene in public, Eloise picked up her phone and called Riley. Initially, he thought it was

Veronica and blurted out, "When are you coming back? I'm playing poker, bored and unlucky, losing a ton of

money."

Eloise spoke softly, "It's Eloise. Veronica is drunk. Can you cand get her?"

Riley immediately dropped his cards.

"Where are you guys? I'm on my way."

Riley arrived quickly. He was dressed impeccably, emanating a young-rich-kid vibe, complete with the scent of a

woman's perfume.

Eloise felt a bit uncomfortable.

But Riley was very friendly when he saw her. After taking Veronica, he spoke endearingly, still treating Eloise as

Callum's woman.

Eloise responded indifferently, "Callum and | are no longer in relationship, so drop

it."

Riley looked at Eloise and smiled.

He didn't mention what Callum had done at home, after all, you don't air dirty

laundry in public, but he still managed to crack a joke or two.

"Whether you choose Callum or Harvey, you're family to me!"

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Eloise calmly replied, "You don't need to worry about my business."

She turned to Veronica, her voice softening, "You should treat Veronica better." Riley was slightly taken aback.

In his mind, Veronica was clumsy, and Eloise was cold and not very sociable. He didn't expect her to care about

Veronica so much.

Riley sighed, taking Veronica away.

After sending Veronica off, Eloise went back to wash her hands.

She was worried about Veronica.

The Gunner family was notorious, and Riley had sspoiled-rich-kid habits, but even so, she hoped he could

protect Veronica.

Eloise stood alone by the window in the hallway, looking at the night view of Peterborough.

Tonight was Christmas Eve, and the whole city was buzzing with excitement. But... there were still many people

with no place to call home.

Harvey called at this time.

His voice sounded particularly gentle in the cold winter night.

"Do you needto cup?" he asked.

Eloise didn't want to rely on him too much, nor did she want to mix her personal

life with work. She spoke softly, "Wait fora bit, stay in the car."

Harvey chuckled.

Eloise blushed slightly, attributing her flushed cheeks to the red wine.

By the tshe went downstairs, it was almost 10 o'clock.

Harvey's golden Bentley was parked in front of the hotel. He stood under the

street lamp, unusually without a cigarette in his hand.

His elegance attracted many female gazes.

Eloise walked over to him.

Harvey held her tight, whispering, "I've been thinking about you all night."

Such sweet nothings were irresistible to any woman, including Eloise.

She looked up, her eyes moist.

Harvey held her, opening the car door for her with one hand.

The car was warm, and Eloise naturally took off her coat once inside. As she placed her coat on the back seat

and turned back, she saw Harvey's deep gaze. "What's up?"

Harvey caressed her body, his voice a little husky, "You really have a great figure without the coat."

Eloise blushed.

Harvey's voice was gentle, "I heard from Denise that Angus has been discharged."

Eloise nodded.

She wanted to thank him, but Harvey gently placed his finger on her lips.

"Tonight, we just have a date!"

Eloise leaned back in her chair, gazing at his handsface... Harvey had been holding back for a long time,

and tonight he was definitely going to spoil her rotten!

Just the thought of it made her knees go weak!

Harvey gently pressed on the accelerator, not driving too fast.

From last night, snowflakes had been falling in Peterborough, adding a bit of a romantic atmosphere, but there

was no accumulation on the ground.

The two of them didn't say a word the whole way.

Maybe it was a telepathic mutual understanding, or maybe it was because they hadn't done this in a while, both

of them felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable.

Eloise didn't expect the nanny to still be at Harvey's apartment when they arrived. The nanny had heard early

that Eloise was coming and was very happy, saying, "Ms. Laurent, Merry Christmas."

Eloise was a bit embarrassed.

But Harvey acted like nothing was wrong, he even took out a square box from his

pocket and handed it to the nanny.

"This is a gift from Ms. Laurent for you."

The nanny was grinning from ear to ear and said sfestive words.

Eloise didn't point out his lie inappropriately, she chatted politely for a while and

the nanny took her stuff and left.

In the luxurious dining room, the nanny had prepared a table full of dishes, very

rich.

By the tEloise put down her coat, Harvey had already poured two glasses of red wine.

His handsface lit up with a smile, "This time, please don't spill wine on my pants, or you'll have to pay for

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Eloise asked him to stop talking.

Harvey's gaze was deep, "Alright, let's eat!"

He said he wanted to pursue her, and he meant it, eating was simply eating.

Eloise felt very valued.

This feeling was great, but she always wanted to ask him about Joan's wedding,

but Harvey didn't mention it, and she didn't have the right opportunity to ask.

Later, she saw a newspaper in the trash can.

The front-page news was a photo of Joan's wedding.

Looking at the photo, Eloise was stunned.

So Joan really did get married.

Behind her, someone hugged her, Harvey's lips were close to her ear asking,

"What are you looking at?"

Then, he saw it.

Harvey's tone was very calm, "My parents and Orlena went to Britain."

Eloise didn't ask him why he didn't go, she knew it wasn't her place to do so.

Tonight was supposed to be a happy one.

This little interruption didn't affect Harvey's mood.

Before Eloise could react, all the chandeliers in the hall were turned off, leaving

only a warm little night light.

The dim light made the atmosphere ambiguous.

Eloise hugged his neck, thinking he would make a move.

But he didn't, instead, he held her and said, "I'll play the piano for you."

Eloise didn't know Harvey could play the piano, but since he was willing to do it,

she had no reason to refuse.

She didn't expect him to have her sit on his lap.

"Harvey..."

Eloise slightly tilted her head, her voice full of unease.

Harvey gently pinched her chin, turning her head to kiss her, he kissed her for a

very long time... even the air becambiguous.

Eloise was kissed until she was powerless, leaning against him.

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Her face was as red as fire, hot.

She thought to herself, thank God it's dark, otherwise he would definitely tease

her.

At this moment, the sound of the piano rang out.

It was her favorite Moonlight Sonata...

Outside the small snow was fluttering, the apartment was warm, and they were in

each other's arms.

At times like this, even the hardest of hearts would melt, let alone she had always

liked him.

Eloise's heart was full of tenderness.

She had been drinking.

Naturally, her emotions were strong.

So was Harvey.

But he wasn't like inexperienced young boys, instead, he gently insisted on giving

her

a wonderful night...

She was sitting on his lap, she was very aware of his situation!

Eloise also had a woman's needs, sitting on his lap for two hours, she was

already losing control.

She really... really wanted him to kiss her...

"Harvey!" Her voice was full of longing.

He was already like that, but he pretended not to know, instead he asked her,

"What's wrong, Eloise?"

Eloise couldn't stand it any longer.

She turned around, boldly sat in his arms, tilted her head and kissed him.

The snow was still falling... the large floor-to-ceiling windows reflecting their entwined figures.

Suddenly, Harvey picked her up and placed her on the piano... the piano immediately made a trembling sound.

"Harvey... please don't torturelike this!"

Eloise's voice intertwined with the sound of the piano. It was hard to tell if she was

crying or trembling. She felt very ashamed, but she couldn't care less, she wanted

him to do more outrageous things to her.

Harvey was particularly wild tonight.

He leaned over to kiss her, but didn't go all the way, just whispered her name

softly.

"Eloise, feel carefully, you'll have a different sensation!"

Eloise stared at him with her eyes wide open. Her eyes were moist, filled with

tears, looking very pitiful.

Harvey had never done such a thing to a woman before, but tonight he wanted to make her happy...

Eloise's eyes were covered by him.

Her vision was all dark, but her body was under his spell.

She was trembling with fear, she could only call his nover and over again

softly.

Harvey...Harvey...