Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 111

Pauline shut the door.

Eloise was still pinned under Harvey.

She pushed him in annoyance and said, "You're doing this on purpose, aren't you!"

"Yeah, so what? You gonna penalize me for it?" Harvey's voice was laced with a hint of seduction.

Eloise looked at the handsome face before her, feeling a flutter of feelings.

But she was worried that Pauline might feel awkward if she saw them like this, so she whispered, "Get up! Your mom is right there!"

Harvey gazed at her deeply, not moving or saying a word.

He lowered his head, planting a light kiss on her, then handed her a file bag.

Eloise sat up.

"What's this?"

As she sat up, Harvey smiled, "Just open it."

Eloise opened it with a puzzled look.

Inside was a "property lease agreement" for a 400-square-meter office space, with an annual rent of $20,000. It also contained a few photos and a key.

Eloise was shocked.

She looked up at him and asked, "Is this your office building? You're renting it to me?"

She knew the market rates. An office space of this size and at such a prime location would cost even $200,000 to rent.

Harvey just nodded slightly.

He wrapped a towel around her slender neck and gave it a tug. Eloise was forced to lift her face. Their foreheads touched, their postures were intimate, and a slight movement would result in a kiss.

Eloise looked at him.

At this moment, she felt his sincerity and respect.

Women always have a soft spot.

As long as he was willing to take a step forward in their relationship, she was willing to take a step, too.

Eloise flushed red, leaned in, and kissed him.

Harvey didn't close his eyes. He watched how Eloise kissed him. Her kissing skills weren't top-notch, but he felt very comfortable.

After the kiss, he gently held her waist and asked softly, "Not mad anymore?"

Eloise didn't answer, but there was a softness in her eyes.

He liked her very much and wanted her very much.

Considering his mother, Harvey didn't do anything excessive. He just whispered, "Let's stop fooling around and go back to how we used to be, okay?"

Harvey was deliberately offering her a golden opportunity. If Eloise refused, it would be too much.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "A $20,000 rent is too little. How about you charge me $50,000 instead."

Harvey didn't argue with her. He just kissed her and went to take a shower. As he opened the bathroom door, he looked back at Eloise, "About my mom…"

Eloise said with deep affection, "As long as Pauline is happy, it's good! If you want me to call her 'mom,' I don't mind. I'd even be happy to call her 'dad'!"

Harvey looked at her for a while before chuckling, "Ms. Laurent, you're quite the smart one."

He was in a good mood when he was taking a shower.

When he came out, Eloise was preparing breakfast with his mother.

Under the morning sun, she looked very gentle and likable.

Harvey could tell that his mother liked Eloise very much, which made him more willing to compromise for Eloise.

Breakfast was a cheerful affair.

Whenever Pauline spoke, she'd casually mention which friend had a new adorable granddaughter. After finishing, she asked Eloise, "Lou, do you like children?"

Eloise was drinking milk and was suddenly choked. Milk splashed onto the tip of her nose.

Harvey helped her wipe it off with a napkin.