Tangled Temptations

Harvey was somewhat considerate, adjusting her skirt and trying to help her button it.

"I can do it myself." Eloise's voice was shaky. She tried to fasten the button, but it was the size of a grain of rice, and it was too slippery. In the end, Harvey did it for

her.

He apologized again. To make it up to her, he personally called Dominique, talking about Eloise's father's situation.

Dominique was quite impressed with this young man, Harvey. As soon as Harvey spoke, he agreed right away and set up a meeting time with Eloise.

After a few more words, Harvey hung up. He sat down behind his desk, lit a cigarette, and told Eloise, "Besides helping you with the lawsuit, if you have any other demands, just let me know."

Eloise understood this was probably their last meeting. In the past, Harvey could miss her occasionally, but now things were different, he had decided to draw a line between them.

Eloise was a sensible person. She smiled and said, "That's the way things go between men and women, I didn't lose anything! I should thank you, Attorney Horigan, for your help..."

Her voice trailed off, her heart aching. But she didn't want to cry in front of him. They weren't even friends, so there was no point in being clingy. She said goodbye, telling him she would take a cab home.

Harvey didn't say anything, and just sat there smoking, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Eloise left. She didn't go home right away, not wanting to face Michelle's disappointed eyes so soon.

As night fell, Eloise walked alone in the streets. The Ferris wheel in the city center

lit up with colorful lights, shimmering, with a couple passionately kissing under it. Eloise stopped. She watched quietly as the night breeze blew across, her eyes moistening.

A golden Bentley drove past Eloise. Harvey saw her. She was standing under the Ferris wheel, gazing at the lights, her eyes full of longing. Harvey wasn't narcissistic enough to think she was missing him. He knew exactly who she was thinking about.

Harvey stepped on the gas, and the Bentley sped away.

...

The next day, Eloise went to Crescendo Sound Workshop for work, the most prestigious music education institute in Peterborough. Her colleagues knew about her family situation and comforted her. Eloise didn't want to affect others, smiling and saying she was fine.

At ten, a delivery man brought a package, saying it was from Attorney Horigan. Eloise opened it. Inside was a diamond necklace in a luxurious velvet box. It was obviously very expensive.

A colleague whispered to Eloise, "The brand of this necklace, with this many carats, should be worth at least a million."

Eloise didn't want it. But there was no contact information for Harvey on the delivery note, so she knew he didn't want to see her again.

After work, Eloise went to Prestige Legal Advisors. She left the velvet box at the reception, asking them to give it to Attorney Horigan. The receptionist looked confused but agreed.

Just as Eloise was about to leave, Harvey came out with a young girl. Eloise had seen her in magazines. Orlena, the precious daughter of the Horigan family, and Harvey's only sister. Half a year ago, Orlena returned from studying abroad and quickly fell in love with Max.

Now, Orlena was sweetly saying, "Harvey, I've invited you many times. Will you meet Max?"

Harvey casually responded to his sister. Orlena pretended to be upset and argued with him, but anyone could see they had a great relationship.

Eloise watched quietly. She didn't hate Orlena. She just felt a bit humiliated. With such a close brother-sister relationship, why did she ever think that Harvey would fight a lawsuit for her?

Eloise quietly left.

Harvey saw her. He brushed off Orlena, then went to the reception. The receptionist immediately handed him the jewelry box, saying, "Attorney Horigan, the young lady just left this."noveldrama

Harvey took it, nodding gracefully. Back in his office, he casually tossed the box into a drawer. For a long time, he almost forgot about Eloise, only vaguely remembering her when he needed to release some steam.

Her waist was slim, her legs straight and long.