Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 318

He was quite the kisser. His lips and tongue spun a web of seduction, and he tenderly wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.

Even though Orlena had been in relationships before, she couldn't resist his allure.

When Brett finally let her go, her legs were so weak that she couldn't stand. If it wasn't for Brett holding her, she would have collapsed. All she could do was lean against his shoulder, unsure what to do next.

She had just kissed Eloise's uncle.

The world around her was a buzz. One moment, it was the sound of their friends partying in the private room, the next, it was the sound of Brett's heart pounding.

Brett had sobered up a bit. Before he brought her here, he was actually quite nervous.

In this secluded environment, she was trembling from their kiss, naive and sweet like a sour-sweet apple.

It was beautiful, but not suitable for his world.

Brett gently stroked her hair, saying softly, "Orlena, I've told you before, I'm too old for a young girl like you. Look, even when we go out, it's all about socializing, there's never a moment of relaxation."

His voice turned rough. "Don't fall for me."

It was supposed to be a tender moment, but he had just said something so rejecting and hurtful. Orlena had her pride, too. Tears welled up in her eyes as she retorted, "I don't like you."

It was just a kiss. She didn't care about it at all.

At her words, Brett seemed to let out a sigh of relief, but there was also a hint of disappointment. However, he quickly concealed it.

Later, he excused himself from his old classmates.

Mr. Moreno was surprised. "You're leaving so soon? We were waiting for you to play poker; the game's just getting started."

Brett skillfully excused himself, taking Orlena with him.

Once they were in the car, the atmosphere was tense. After a long silence, he lit a cigarette to ease his mood.

Orlena softly said, "I'll drive. I'll take you back to the hotel."

Brett was quite surprised. He had been with many women before, especially those from good families and with good looks. Most of them had some sort of temper. They were not the kind to throw tantrums, but they would always try to get something from Brett, either an apology or some affection.

Orlena's innocence and simplicity felt like a luxury to him.

They switched seats.

Orlena silently drove him to the hotel, where Donny was already waiting in the underground parking lot. As soon as the car stopped and the door opened, he smelled the alcohol and grinned. "Wow, you've had quite a bit to drink. Thanks for your help, Miss Orlena."

Brett's alcohol had a strong aftereffect. He hadn't noticed it before, but now he felt a bit light-headed.

Donny asked Orlena to help him upstairs, saying, "It wouldn't look good if someone caught a photo of this."

Orlena agreed. She thought they probably wouldn't be seeing each other again, anyway, considering they were still going to be relatives.

The three of them remained silent in the elevator.

Donny found the atmosphere strange. He wondered if anything had happened during dinner. Just as he was thinking, the elevator stopped on the first floor.

Max was standing outside, looking surprised. He couldn't help but sneer, "So, you really do have a new lover. You’re not answering my calls or listening to my explanations. How old is he, Orlena? 35 at least?... Can an old man like him satisfy you?"

Tears welled up in Orlena's eyes. She had truly loved Max once, and it was he who cheated on her. What right did he have to question her?

But she was not good with words, and couldn't find anything to retort.

Max was about to say something more offensive, but Brett, with a casual flick of a matchstick, said over his shoulder, "No matter how old I am, any woman that's with me is definitely satisfied. But Mr. Velona, with all your affairs, you must be quite the limp shrimp at home, huh?"

Max wanted to retaliate.

Brett straightened his shirt, humming, "Max, right? I'm Eloise's uncle, Brett."

Max was stunned. In a flash, he remembered how he deceived Eloise for four years. How he used Eloise to send Angus to jail, and then hooked up with Orlena of the Horigan family. He didn't expect Brett, the big shot in Brockville, to be Eloise's uncle.

If that was the case, what had he been doing for the past four years?

Not trusting Orlena to leave on her own, Brett let her enter his suite. As soon as they entered, Brett said to Donny, "Look into the Velona Corporation. If there are any loopholes, send an investigation team tomorrow."

Donny had been with him for a long time, and he was a shrewd man. He could tell that Mr. Brett was in a bad mood, and it wasn't something that Max could provoke. It must have had something to do with the young lady. Donny chuckled, "As long as we look carefully, we're bound to find something."

Only then did Brett calm down. He undid a button on his shirt, and casually said, "Arrange for a driver to take her home."