Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 279

Harvey was a bit taken aback. He was supposed to be angry, but instead, he found it rather amusing.

Eloise snatched the cream and began applying it herself.

Harvey watched her serene face, and how it transformed into a piece of art as she lowered her gaze. Suddenly, he softly said, "Her face isn't as beautiful as yours!"

Eloise paused her actions, then lifted a leg and continued her massage. Harvey stared at her slender leg. Even her knee was soft and delicate. He had never seen a leg that was so enticing.

He couldn't resist, his Adam's apple bobbed...

...

When they got in the car, Eloise sat in the back seat.

Harvey placed his hands on the steering wheel and quietly said, "Ms. Laurent, are you actually treating me as your chauffeur?"

Eloise was flipping through some documents. Upon hearing his words, she didn't look up. She simply said, "I need to review these documents!"

Harvey frowned. "Why do women need to earn so much money?"

Eloise chuckled. "This is what my 'husband' left for me, so of course, I have to cherish it!"

Harvey didn't speak anymore. Eloise irritated him.

Eloise continued to read her documents, completely unaffected by him, and neither of them spoke for the rest of the ride.

They arrived at Horigan Mansion and as soon as the car stopped, Linda ran over. Her brown curls were bouncing adorably.

She held onto her mother's hand, and said with her voice sweet, “Mommy, you look so pretty!”

Eloise bent down to give the little one a kiss, then took Linda’s hand and walked towards the mansion.

The winter sun was high in the sky.

She was wearing a camel coat, her hair was casually tied up, and she looked elegant and attractive. Especially from behind, her waist was incredibly slim. You wouldn't guess she had given birth to two children. She was so well-kept!

Ever since Harvey's return, he had been enjoying everything about Eloise. Her thoughtful care, their marriage, and her adoring gaze.

But when a woman suddenly stopped revolving around a man, he couldn’t help but feel a bit lost. Especially as he still desired to share a bed with her.

Harvey didn't follow her in, instead, he stayed by the car and lit a cigarette. He was pondering about his relationship with Eloise, and starting to regret his words that day.

He shouldn't have said that Eloise was using him as a substitute, because now, she was openly treating him as such.

Harvey stubbed out his cigarette and was about to head in when Parker came out with Daniel. Seeing his son, he couldn't help but feel irritated. What a useless boy! If he hadn't upset his wife, would she be living here every day?

Parker chuckled, his laughter cold and refined. "I thought, you could hold out! So, you finally decided to come back and see your wife and child? Isn't that pretty face at your office enough for you?"

Harvey, lost for words, forced a bitter smile. "Dad, it's not like that!"

Parker's gaze was dark. "Let me tell you, if you dare to cheat mentally, Eloise could castrate you! I don't really care, after all, I already have my lovely grandchildren! You... do as you please!"

Harvey frowned. "I don't mean that!"

"Better not!"

Parker saw that there was no more sunshine in the area, so he took Daniel to another spot to soak in the sun. The doctor said he needed to get more sun.

As she spoke, her delicate fingers gently touched his chest, slowly caressing. "Like this?"

Harvey broke into a cold sweat. His voice was hoarse, "Where did you learn this, Mrs. Horigan?"

Eloise suddenly pushed him away, began buttoning her dress tightly, then flicked her long brown curls and smiled. "From my husband!"

Harvey was infuriated, but he had to admit, Eloise had successfully roused his desire.

At this moment, there was a sound from the bathroom. Linda had finished bathing.

Eloise adjusted her dress properly, and said seriously, "Harvey, until you respect our marriage, I won't share a bed with you."

Just as she finished speaking, Linda came out. Her small body was bare and wet. Eloise picked up a large towel and wrapped it around Linda's small body. Her face was gentle.

She dried Linda's body and helped her put on her pajamas, then dimmed the lights in the children's room, and sat down to read a fairy tale. But Linda was more interested in the smell of Eloise. The little one's face nuzzled against her; usually, Eloise would offer him some milk, but Harvey was there, so she gently patted the little girl.

Slowly, Linda fell asleep.

Harvey came over, bent down to kiss Linda, and grumbled a little, "Do you sleep here every night?"

The light was dim.

Eloise looked at him. Her voice was steady as she calmly said, "Where you were sleeping before, I never asked, Harvey... But I hope you're willing to deal with Monika on your own, otherwise, I will take matters into my own hands."

Harvey sauntered over to the edge of the bed.

Eloise was warm, soft, and alluring. He had to admit, just like any man who'd been bewitched, he'd be more than willing to pluck the stars and the moon from the sky for her now...