Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 202

Eloise didn't want to go to his place.

But she had even less inclined to have a candlelit dinner or indulge in romantic gestures with him. It didn't suit them.

She held her mobile, staring at her office desk.

Finally, she muttered, "Alright, I'll be off work in half an hour."

Eloise hung up the phone.

She pulled out several thick folders, all packed into her briefcase, still feeling not enough so she added some more.

Stepping out of the office building, Harvey's car was already there.

Lately, he always drove a black Maybach.

Seeing Eloise coming, he got out of the car and opened the passenger door for her. His eyes swept over her hand, his smile seeming like a tease, "Working so hard on the weekend? You have no personal life at all."

His tone always carried a hint of mockery.

Eloise pretended not to notice. She got in the car and buckled her seatbelt, then turned to him and said, "Things have been pretty busy lately. By the way, Veronica and Gunner are getting a divorce, thank you."

Harvey clearly didn't want to talk about that couple. He looked ahead and said, "Let's go to your apartment and pick up Milo. That pup is probably bored to death."

Eloise didn't object.

He drove to her apartment, and Eloise went upstairs to get Milo.

Once Milo got in the car, he barked at Harvey a couple of times.

Harvey didn't take the bait, only said, "Why does he always dislike me? I was the one who brought him home."

Eloise patted the dog's head, "Perhaps because you're both males, and alike."

She said with a slight smile.

Harvey's gaze darkened.

It had been a long time since Eloise had smiled like this in front of him. Her gentle smile was as beautiful to him as the melting of the first snow.

He couldn't help but want to kiss her.

Eloise probably noticed that. She reined in her smile, quietly staring ahead.

Harvey gave a light chuckle, lightly stepping on the accelerator, heading towards the villa.

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The standalone villa he now lived in had a total area of over 2000 square meters, located in a prime city location. It was a top-notch mansion.

After parking the car, Harvey unbuckled his seatbelt, casually saying, "There's no regular housekeeper here. Dinner will be prepared by someone from the main house, and it will probably be ready in an hour."

Eloise nodded.

Harvey got out of the car, and took Milo's leash, "I'll walk the dog to build some rapport. You can sit in the living room."

Eloise looked at the sprawling lawn.

Milo would probably be happy.

She walked into the living room, taking advantage of the downtime to work on some files. A servant brought her coffee. Eloise recognized them as people from the Horigan family's main house. She quietly thanked them without being overly friendly.

In the early summer of July, the days were hot and long.

After walking Milo, Harvey was drenched in sweat. But he still decided to give Milo a bath first.

The dog stood on the lush green lawn, grinning with his teeth exposed.

He looked utterly happy.

Harvey patted the dog's rear, letting him go play, while he himself walked into the main hall.

The living room was quiet, with Eloise working.

Harvey was unwilling. He walked over, drenched in sweat, leaned over and lightly nibbled at the skin of her neck, his teeth grinding against her skin. "Ms. Laurent, you're so busy."

Eloise looked up, and saw his handsome features.

Harvey closed her files for her, "Take a break."

Before Eloise could say anything, he had already gotten up and started walking towards the second floor. He unbuttoned his shirt as he went, shaking off the water droplets from his damp hair. His casual look was indeed very sexy.

Eloise was noticeably stunned.

A house with a lawn, a small dog, and a handsome master. She had once envied this scene countless times. But now that it was in front of her, she wasn't that excited.

After Harvey took a shower and came downstairs, he saw Eloise sipping her coffee.