Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 206

They had been in this state for another two weeks. No sparks, no fire.

Harvey would ask Eloise out, and she would rarely say no. She would always accommodate his wishes, but she was always calm and gentle, different from the fiery temperament she once possessed.

In contrast to her calmness, Harvey was becoming more and more dissatisfied. He would rather have her lose her temper at him, even if it meant she might slap him across the face. Wasn't she always so feisty with him in the past?

Finally, he realized that when she loved him, she couldn't help but be cheeky and daring with him. Now that she no longer loved him, she treated him with respect, never offended him, and was ready to pick up and leave with dignity at any time.

To hell with dignity!

Harvey ended up getting drunk at the club. In the private booth, there was the usual crowd, even Max was there.

Riley rarely went out after his marriage. It was only because he heard Harvey was there that he came to keep him company. After all, Harvey and Eloise had done him a big favor with the Veronica situation.

Riley patted him on the shoulder. "How are you feeling? If you need, I can drive you home!"

Harvey, leaning back on the couch, exhaled smoke languidly. He looked irresistibly sexy. There were some girls in the booth, all stealing glances at him, but none dared to approach him, given his reputation for being standoffish. So, they settled for just admiring.

Riley guessed Harvey's predicament and chuckled. "With looks like yours, who could resist?"

"Cut it out!" Harvey shot him a sidelong glance and spoke in a low voice. "Isn't Eloise one of them? Riley… I've given her everything. Why can't she warm up to me? She used to be so attentive to me, blushing whenever she saw me, even enjoying...sex with me!"

Riley chuckled awkwardly. Women, unlike men, enjoyed sex when they were in love, but it was a struggle when they fell out of it! He didn't want to upset Harvey, so he suggested they leave. "You've had too much to drink. Let me drive you home. You have a court hearing tomorrow, right?"

Harvey shot him another glance. Then, he tossed his phone to Riley. "Call Eloise. She should still be at the Crescendo Sound Workshop. Tell her to come pick me up!"

Riley was stunned. Was he really that shameless? He chuckled awkwardly. "Harvey, are you actually drunk or just pretending?"

Harvey didn't answer, just stubbed out his cigarette and drank half a glass of brandy, intending to get himself completely drunk.

Riley was caught in a difficult position. He dialed the number after some thought. After four or five rings, Eloise answered. Riley quickly apologized with a laugh. "Eloise, it's Riley… Harvey's drunk. Could you possibly come to pick him up?"

Eloise had just finished a meeting.

Stuart had given her a great project, and she had just finalized a team. They were leaving for a business trip the next day and would be gone for about two weeks.

After hearing Riley's request, Eloise paused. She knew Harvey was upset, and it had something to do with her. She couldn't say she felt nothing, but she wouldn't feel sorry for him anymore.

They had broken up, and this was their relationship now. There were countless wonderful girls in the world. She believed that even without her, Harvey could find the love he desired with his qualities.

Eloise didn't refuse. She was leaving the next day and felt she should say something to Harvey. Eloise nodded, "Okay, send me the address. I'll be there in about half an hour!"

Riley was extremely grateful. "Eloise, you're so generous!"

Eloise joked with him, "Stop flattering me! Go home and spend time with Veronica!"

Riley immediately made a few cheeky remarks, which made Eloise laugh. However, after hanging up, he realized something was off. Eloise agreed to come, but she didn't inquire about Harvey's condition at all.

Riley felt a chill from head to toe. He used to have high hopes for them, but now, things were unclear.

After hanging up, Eloise prepared to leave, but when she looked up, she saw Dwight standing by the door with a gloomy expression, staring intently at her. Eloise spoke gently, "You did well just now!"

Eloise turned to him and asked softly, "Why did you drink so much?"

Harvey leaned back in the seat. He reached up to loosen his tie and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt. After a few drinks, Harvey's skin was flushed with a light pink hue, emitting an enticing aura. Eloise, conscious of the driver in the front, quickly grabbed his hand, stopping him from further disrobing. "Even if you're uncomfortable, wait until we're home to change!" she admonished.

Harvey paused, glancing at her sideways. Eloise responded with a small smile, her gaze fixed on the road ahead.

Harvey closed his eyes, seemingly lost in a drunken stupor. But after about ten minutes, he let out a quiet sigh, "Eloise, don't be so cold to me."

The driver in front cleared his throat subtly. Eloise could only feign ignorance.

After half an hour, the car pulled up to his mansion. Eloise supported Harvey as they got out of the car, dismissing the driver.

Clearly, Harvey was just a bit tipsy. He only wanted to see her.

Eloise helped him sit down in the living room before heading to the kitchen to make some coffee, an effective antidote to his intoxication. She reflected on the day's meeting as she brewed it. Suddenly, she felt arms wrap around her waist from behind. A familiar scent enveloped her, but she didn't resist. Instead, she murmured softly, "Stop it. I'm making you some coffee. Riley said you have a court hearing tomorrow morning! You really shouldn't have drunk so much."

Harvey chuckled lowly. He kissed the soft spot behind her ear, nibbling gently on her sensitive skin. It was a spot that made Eloise shiver at the slightest touch, a game he'd taken a liking to recently. It seemed like the only time he could elicit any reaction from her was when he teased her. After a while, he whispered in her ear, "Eloise, let's spend Valentine's Day together."

Valentine's Day? Eloise was taken aback. She'd been so busy with work recently that she'd lost track of the days, let alone remembered that Valentine's Day was approaching.

In his pocket, Harvey's fingers brushed against a small velvet box. He murmured, "Let me plan this one, okay?"

Eloise finished pouring the coffee and paused before saying, "I have to go on a business trip tomorrow!"