Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 9

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.