Denise was taken aback.
She jokingly asked, "Are you planning to open a coffee shop or something?"
Harvey, comfortably leaning against his leather chair, leisurely sipped his coffee. After a while, he finally spoke, "Actually, it’s Eloise who wants to open a music studio."
Denise thought back to the bills she had just looked at, realizing that this couple was up to something.
Harvey Horigan was really a smooth talker!
Denise quickly did some research and then said, "You don’t have a 200 square meter shop, but you do have a 400 square meter office space on Peace Avenue. It’s well decorated and currently vacant.”
“Perfect! Locate the keys for me.”
Harvey thought for a moment and then said, “Also, bring me the latest clothing and jewelry catalogs for the season.”
Denise was taken aback.
She had never seen Harvey go to such lengths to woo a woman. He was always generous, but this was the first time he was putting in so much effort.
Denise left, and Harvey continued sipping his coffee.
He was very fond of Eloise and enjoyed her company. He thought as long as he put in a bit of effort, he could cultivate a wonderful relationship, and it was worth it.
He selected a batch of expensive clothes and jewelry and instructed to have them delivered to the apartment by Saturday.
Once done, he went off to a meeting.
...
By the time Harvey finished his work, it was already 11 PM, and his driver drove him back to the apartment.
Eloise was still awake, sitting on the carpet in front of the sofa in her pajamas, with scattered reports all over the coffee table.
When Harvey came back, she cleared up the reports.
“I made some late-night snacks. Do you want some?”
Harvey took off his coat, casually threw it on the back of the sofa, and then shared a passionate kiss with her.
After a while, he said in a hoarse voice, “I’ll take a shower first, then eat.”
Eloise thoughtfully prepared his pajamas for him. After he came out from the shower, she checked his temperature again.
Thankfully, the temperature had dropped to 38 degrees.
“Drink more water. You should feel better by tomorrow.” Eloise said with a smile.
Harvey enjoyed her care, feeling utterly comfortable. While they were eating, he suddenly asked, “Did you take care of Max like this before?”
Eloise was taken aback.
But before she could say anything, Harvey interrupted her.
He smiled, “Just a random thought.”
Eloise felt there was nothing to hide; she gently replied, “When two people are together, they naturally take care of each other.”
“And after breaking up?”
Eloise, resting her chin on her hand, gently traced his nose with her slender fingers, thinking to herself that he was so handsome.
Eloise honestly told him, “There’s no need to care for each other after breaking up.”
She thought for a moment, then added, “It’s better if we don’t contact each other.”
Eloise thought this was what Harvey wanted to hear. She told the truth, but Harvey didn't seem to be pleased. He frowned but didn't say anything.
That night, Harvey only kissed her for a while and didn't do anything else.
Eloise thought he might be too tired.
...
But by morning, Harvey shattered her thoughts.
He went for a morning run as soon as his fever subsided. Eloise didn't laze around in bed either and got up to make breakfast. Then the doorbell rang.
Eloise thought Harvey might have forgotten his keys and went to open the door without a second thought.
Outside, a classy lady was standing.
She was dressed in designer clothes, with a driver by her side, who was holding some expensive gifts.
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