Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 49

Harvey agreed, albeit jokingly.

"I knew you were the best, bro." Orlena tried to smooth things over as she grabbed Max's arm. She always felt there was some tension between them, but she couldn't put her finger on why.

Max was about to marry into the Horigan family, which was a much larger deal than the Velona Corporation. The Velona family just couldn't compete with the Horigans' connections.

He didn't want to fall out with Harvey over Eloise.

"Thanks, big bro," he politely said.

Harvey gave him a small smile.

He picked up his magazine again and flipped through it casually. His demeanor was quite cold, and even Orlena's sweet talk didn't seem to affect him much.

At around four-thirty in the afternoon, Harvey stood up to leave.

"I've got things to take care of, so I'll head out first."

His parents rarely got to see him, so they hoped he could stay for dinner.

"Next time! I really do have stuff to do." Harvey ruffled his sister's hair.

After Harvey left, Max told them he wasn't staying for dinner either.

Orlena, afraid he might feel awkward, made an excuse for him. She walked him to his car and said earnestly, "Don't mind my brother. He's always like this, not particularly warm to anyone."

Max snorted.

If Harvey wasn't warm to anyone, then what was Eloise?

Without saying much, he got into his car and sped off to tail Harvey.

Harvey gripped the steering wheel and glanced at the rear-view mirror.

He saw Max's car.

He chuckled, not attempting to lose Max, but slowing down to make sure Max could keep up.

Half an hour later, he picked up Eloise.

Eloise seemed to have just met with Angus. When she got in the car, there was a hint of redness in the corner of her eyes...