Tangled Temptations

Harvey just sat there, watching her. After a while, he loosened his grip on her arm, eased back into the leather seat, and shut his eyes.

He looked beat.

Eloise didn't give him a hard time, just watched him with her head tilted.

A bit later, Harvey straightened up and hit a button. The roof slid open, replaced by a deep blue glass. Since they were in the mountains, the stars in the night sky were especially bright through the sunroof.noveldrama

Harvey leaned back in his seat, not saying a word, just staring up at the night sky.

Eloise wanted to ask something, but then he pulled her in. She had to lean on his shoulder, smelling his unique sandalwood scent, her cheeks turning a bit warm.

"Stay with me a while." Harvey's voice was a bit raspy.

Eloise couldn't say no. She wasn't sure if all successful men were good at showing their vulnerability, or if all women were moved by it, but Harvey had helped her before. And when he showed his exhaustion and vulnerability, she couldn't push him away.

Maybe because she was silent for a long time, Harvey asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"

"Emm, nothing!" Eloise's mind was a mess.

Then they both fell silent, just holding each other.

Harvey was so handsome. If Eloise said she wasn't attracted to him, she'd be lying. She didn't push him away dramatically, instead, she quietly rested her hand on his waist.

Eloise was surrounded by Harvey's masculine scent, and she had to admit, the sensory stimulation Harvey gave her was something even Max never did. Even if she wasn't forced by her family's situation, she was single and met Harvey, she'd be willing to have a relationship with him. But there were too many obstacles between them, they weren't destined to have much in common.

With these vague thoughts, she fell asleep in his arms.

Harvey looked down at Eloise in his arms. Her long, cool, light brown hair spread over her shoulders. With her clean little face and delicate shoulders. she was lying in his arms, looking very light and soft.

Eloise was beautiful. Her beauty wasn't flashy. It was gentle and lasting. The kind he'd want to cherish at home.

After many days of being busy, Harvey was feeling tired too, he shut his eyes.

When Eloise woke up, she could tell the atmosphere was a bit weird. She could clearly feel something on him.

Eloise had never been with a man, so she didn't know men were like this when they woke up. She bit her lips, feeling a bit lost, and didn't dare to move.

In the dim car, Harvey's gaze was fiery.

Eloise asked softly, "What time is it?"

Harvey's breath was hot against her ear, "Almost 1am. Wait a bit and I'll take you home."

Eloise didn't move, just lay obediently in his arms.

Harvey suddenly chuckled, his mood lifting a bit. He gently brushed her cheek with his fingers, saying, "You agreed so easily? Ms. Laurent, are you repaying me, or are you enjoying this too?"

Eloise felt like her thoughts were seen through, and she was a bit annoyed. She didn't pay him any more attention, just moved over to the passenger seat.

Harvey hummed softly, glancing at her.

Eloise's face started to heat up, and she tried to hide her emotions, "Attorney Horigan, please take me home."

Harvey noticed the faint blush on her face. He thought that since Eloise had been with Max for four years, she should be experienced, but she still easily got shy. This surprised Harvey a bit.

Harvey was moved by Eloise's words; he did have feelings for her. He drove Eloise home, not to the previous luxurious apartment, but to a run-down neighborhood. Eloise said softly, "It's here. Thank you, Attorney Horigan."

Harvey rolled down the window, took in the surrounding buildings, then looked at Eloise's slender and frail figure. He knew how much she had been through, but even now, she didn't ask him for anything.

For a moment, Harvey felt a pang of pity. He even thought about breaking the rules to help her. But this thought was fleeting. Right now, Eloise wasn't that important to him.