Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 148

Eloise's cheeks were as red as a tomato. Whenever she felt shy, her cheeks would turn a deep shade of red, making her look incredibly attractive.

Callum was staring right at her.

Eloise tried to sound calm, "Riley has already left."

Callum nodded. He looked at Eloise again, "My car is in for maintenance, so I took a taxi here earlier. Ms. Laurent, can you give me a lift?"

Eloise hesitated. The man in front of her was charismatic, but... was he always this forward?

It was their first meeting, and he was asking her for a ride home.

Eloise was innocent, but Veronica saw through it. She guessed that Riley's cousin was clearly interested in Eloise.

She had heard about Callum. A well-known gentleman from the Colman family, good-looking and highly educated. Of course, he also had high standards. Unexpectedly, he was smitten with Eloise at first sight.

Veronica, who was going through a rough patch, started plotting for Eloise. She shifted in her seat and smiled charmingly, "Eloise, he's Riley's cousin, give him a lift if you can, for my sake."

Eloise found it hard to refuse. She smiled at Callum and said, "Sure. Text me your address."

Callum might not have dated much, but it didn't mean he didn't know how to. He easily added Eloise's contact and sent her the address.

Eloise was surprised. Callum lived quite close to her. She gestured for Callum to get in the car and then started it.

On the road, Veronica did all the talking. Callum was respectful towards Riley's lover, there was no disrespect in his words, which made Eloise feel a bit fond of him.

Upon reaching the destination, Callum got out of the car. He walked up to the driver's seat and gently knocked on the window.

Eloise rolled down the window. Callum smiled and said, "Thank you, Ms. Laurent, I'll treat you to dinner some time." He lifted his phone.

Eloise smiled and agreed, thinking it was just Callum being polite. They had met by chance this time and might not meet again.

Callum left with a meaningful look.

As Eloise started the car again, Veronica yawned, "I'm tired."

She tilted her head and complained, "How long has Riley been abstinent? He's worn me out."

Eloise's cheeks turned rosy again. Veronica was just too blunt.

Later, Gunner eventually gave in. He had put the incident behind him. Veronica stayed with Eloise for a week before returning.

Over time, Eloise learned that Veronica and Riley were still in touch and heard they had spent a week in Sydney. Veronica looked very happy and radiant. All Eloise could do was sigh.

She was still at the apartment, Encore Soundworks, and her home. Life was so mundane.

Eloise gradually got used to this monotony.

It was Christmas Eve. Eloise finished work at six, the streets were filled with festive atmosphere, young couples were everywhere.

At times like this, Eloise couldn't help but think that she should start dating.

Michelle knew that her relationship with Harvey had ended. She had subtly hinted a few times, trying to introduce her to a friend's son, but Eloise had declined each time. Just as she was thinking about Michelle, the phone rang.

Michelle brought up that topic again on the phone; "Eloise, you should meet him, he's an associate dean, very well-off. I've met him, he's very handsome too. You're almost 25, you should seriously consider this."

Eloise looked up at the Christmas lights, they were blinking, very cute. She smiled and said, "Alright. I'll arrange a time to meet him."

Michelle laughed happily. "Arrange a time? He actually wants to spend Christmas Eve with you."

Eloise was a bit surprised. After a while, she agreed, "Okay then, Michelle, send me his Facebook account."

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