Tangled Temptations

Chapter 146

When Eloise glanced over, Veronica truly wished she could disappear without a trace. How was she supposed to

know this big shot would show up out of the blue? It was not like Harvey was a big fan of Gunner.

Out of guilt, Veronica had seated Eloise far away from Harvey. But Harvey's behavior...

Just as Eloise had taken off her coat and sat down, Harvey walked over, lifting his chin slightly. The people

around Eloise wisely made way. Harvey brazenly took a seat next to Eloise.

Their past relationship was known to nearly everyone in the room, so they all fell silent. Yet Harvey seemed quite

at ease. He lounged on the couch, casually asking Eloise, "How've you been?"

Eloise, staring at the LCD screen, tried to chat with him in as relaxed a manner as possible. She didn't want to

appear petty, which would make him think she was not over him. "I'm doing okay."

Harvey smiled slightly. "As long as you're okay. Then our breakup was a wise decision."

Eloise didn't respond. Seeing Harvey again, she still had feelings for him. She didn't want to say much to him, his

gaze was too sharp, and she was afraid he might discover something.

Later, the people in the circle started messing around. Harvey joined in the fun, and Eloise sat there checking

her phone, vaguely hearing them play Truth or Dare, and sgirl boldly confessed her feelings to Harvey.

Needless to say, she was rejected.

Eloise felt bored, especially sitting next to Harvey, she felt uncomfortable.

Just as she was about to go to the bathroom, a phone rang in the room. It was Gunner's. The call was from

Ravenna Sartin. It kept ringing until Gunner picked up.

In such a situation, Veronica couldn't lose her temper. Seeing her still trying to maintain the relationship, Eloise

sighed lightly and asked her to cto the restroom with her. They went to wash their hands together.

After sconsideration, Eloise quietly asked, "Have they been in contact all this time?"

Veronica's eyes were red. She took out a slim lady's cigarette from her bag and lit it with shaking hands.

She took a deep breath and looked at Eloise. "Gunner is a jerk. He bought an apartment for Ravenna and is

keeping her there. I've checked the bills, and he spends two to three million on this woman every month."

Eloise didn't know how to respond.

Veronica laughed carelessly. "Gunner and | have reached skind of agreement. | leave him alone, and our

relationship is actually not bad. He's even more generous to me. Eloise, don't follow my example, you deserve a

man who truly loves you."

Eloise lightly patted her shoulder, "Whatever happens, you can count on me."

"Definitely," Veronica smiled, fist bumping her shoulder.

Then Gunner cover with his phone, looking a bit awkward. Veronica sneered, "Gunner, you're seriously

going to be with her on our anniversary? Is she that precious to you? You probably haven't seen how she

seduced Max Velona."

Gunner just quietly looked at Veronica.

Veronica was beautiful, but too noble. They had been married for two years, and she had always refused to have

children, fearing it would ruin her figure. Ravenna was different; she was willing to have his children. Ravenna

announced that she was pregnant and had started craving salty food. It must be a boy.

No matter what happened, he had to be by her side. Gunner didn't dare to reveal the real reason, he simply

made up an excuse, "There's an emergency at the company, I'll be back soon."

Veronica obviously didn't believe this reason. But she couldn't keep him, even on their wedding anniversary, he

didn't want to stay with her. Veronica felt utterly desperate.

She stared at her husband. Finally, she asked, "Gunner, are you really going?" Gunner guiltily responded.

Veronica suddenly chuckled, she elegantly adjusted her hair and said, "Alright, off you go."

Gunner immediately dashed into the elevator, eager to leave.

When he left, Veronica's lips began to tremble, even her whole body was shaking uncontrollably. "Eloise, how did

he beclike this?" She asked.

Eloise softly asked, "Are you planning to divorce?"

Veronica, with red eyes, shook her head. Then she took out her phone and dialed a number. "Riley Colman, I'm at

the club. I've had too much to drink, can you takehome? Yeah, Gunner is with someone else, I'm alone."

Eloise felt a chill run down her spine. She grabbed Veronica and asked, "What are you doing?"

Veronica gently freed herself from Eloise's hand, her pale and beautiful face filled with determination, "Eloise, |

know exactly what I'm doing. Riley likes me, and he chasedfor a long tin college."

"But you two can't be together."

"I know. But | can be happy with him."

Eloise didn't know how to respond.

Riley soon arrived, and Veronica nestled in Riley's arms, looking stunning and alluring. However, Eloise knew that

deep down, Veronica was crying inside.

She thought that perhaps this was for the best, and perhaps things couldn't get any worse.

Veronica's actions were eye-catching. She returned to the room with Eloise, grabbed her coat, and left with Riley.

The room fell into a silence. Anyone could see that Gunner and Veronica's marriage had reached its end.

Eloise didn't want to stay any longer, she planned to grab her things and leave. But her hand was suddenly

caught by Harvey.

Harvey's hoarse voice rang out, "Stay and play a bit."

Eloise was still upset about Veronica, and her voice choked up, "I want to go home."

Harvey, with a cigarette in one hand, forcibly made Eloise sit next to him with the other.

Someone started a game.

"Harvey pulls a Truth, and he can ask anyone three questions."

Eloise was taken aback.

Harvey stared at her, "Ms. Laurent, I'd like to ask you."

Eloise refused, "I'm not playing the game."

Harvey took a deep drag of his smoke, his cheeks hollowing, looking incredibly

hot. "I can ask anyone in this room."

Eloise was a tad pissed, but she didn't want to make a scene. She pursed her lips slightly, indicating her

acceptance.

With his deep gaze fixed on her, Harvey's voice was husky and slow. "First question, do you have a boyfriend?"

"No."

"Second question, is there someone you like?"

Eloise refused to answer.

Someone sarcastically said, "Eloise, can't take the heat?"

Eloise bit her lip and looked at Harvey. To her surprise, he was grinning, not his usual brooding look.

Reluctantly, Eloise answered, "Yes."

The room fell deadly silent. Harvey, looking at Eloise's beautiful profile, his voice beceven softer, "Third

question. During the twe were apart, have you thought about me?"

Eloise couldn't help but blurt out, "Harvey, this is gone too far." She looked quite animated when she was angry.

Harvey chuckled. He leaned back on the couch, smiling, "Angry is better than crying."

Eloise was taken aback.

Harvey still held her hand gently, and he whispered, "Don't leave, wait a little longer."

Eloise was somewhat puzzled.

Harvey let go of her, picked up his mug, and casually said, "Gunner will always cback."