Tangled Temptations

Chapter 109

Eloise hadn't seen him for a bit. Wrapped in his arms, a warmth filled her heart.

She gently touched his forehead, and he was still burning up.

Eloise looked down, her lips pulling back slightly.

How did he take care of himself these past few days?

She caressed his face gently, not saying a word, signaling, "I'll go get the thermometer."

Yet, Harvey held her hand tightly, not letting her go. He quickly ended his phone call and started kissing her on

the couch.

Eloise turned her face to one side.

Her voice trembling, she said, "Stop that... you're still running a fever."

Harvey was close, so close that he could see the fine hairs on her neck. He looked adorable.

He whispered, "I'm okay! Maybe this way, my fever will go down quicker!"

Eloise disagreed.

She turned her face, her slender fingers caressing his handscheek, murmuring, "You're still sick, listen to

me, okay?"

Harvey looked down at her.

After a while, he sat up and said, "Makesomething light to eat. I still need to go to the office."

Eloise nodded.

She went to the kitchen to wash svegetables, then made a salad and a sandwich. Before going back to the

room, she also picked up the thermometer from the cupboard.

Sure enough, he was still feverish. The thermometer read 38.8 degrees Celsius. Eloise poured him a glass of

water and got him an ibuprofen.

Harvey wasn't keen on taking medicine. Looking at Eloise, he said, "Feed it to me."

He was sick, and Eloise was willing to take care of him, so she held the pill to his lips.

Harvey licked his lips, making them moist. He stared at Eloise as he took his medicine.

Eloise couldn't help but blush.

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She coaxed him to drink half a glass of water. Once she saw him feeling a bit better, she went to clean up the

kitchen. When she brought the food to the dining room, she found Harvey smoking on the couch.

He was feeling unwell and started coughing after a few puffs.

Eloise took the cigarette from his hand and put it out gently.

Harvey didn't blow up at her. Instead, he leaned back on the couch and lifted his chin, signaling Eloise to feed

him.

Eloise was speechless.

She couldn't help but wonder what kind of person could be his partner. His partner would have to put up with his

fussy personality. But no matter what, she couldn't resist the current Harvey.

Even when Eloise fed him, he wouldn't sit still.

Eloise patiently fed him the salad. As soon as he finished the last bite, he pulled her onto his lap.

"Harvey... you're still sick." Eloise pushed him away.

Harvey held her chin with one hand and kissed her while his other hand sneakily went under her skirt...

He whispered in her ear with a husky voice, "Don't move, just feel it!"

Half an hour later, Eloise was changing in the dressing room. Thinking about what had just happened, she was

overjoyed.

It was the first tHarvey had not only cared about his own pleasure but made her feel good too.

"Eloise, are you ready?"

Harvey's hoarse voice cfrom outside. Eloise didn't dare daydream any longer and quickly got herself

together.

In the elevator.

She couldn't help but whisper, "You need rest! Can't your work wait until tomorrow?"

Harvey glanced at her and said, "There's a meeting | need to chair."

Eloise decided not to persuade him anymore. Over-persuasion could be annoying and make her uncomfortable

too.

She went to the parking lot on the first floor and got into a white BMW.

Harvey squinted his eyes.

This new car was obviously a recent purchase by Eloise, but there were no big expenses on the bank card he

gave her, meaning she had bought this car with her own money.

Harvey got into the passenger seat.

He loosened his tie and casually asked, "Why didn't you use my card?"

Eloise didn't want to confront him directly, so she vaguely replied, "My dad's doing okay now, and things at home

are not bad. Michelle gavesmoney, so | bought this car..."

Harvey gently placed his hand on the steering wheel, stopping her from driving. "Is there any other reason?"

Eloise didn't plan to hide it from him. She told him directly, "I'm planning to open a music stuwith sold

colleagues. It's almost ready."

After saying that, she quietly looked at him.

Although she was an independent woman and didn't need his approval for anything, it was better to have fewer

disagreements between them.

Harvey moved his hand away from the steering wheel.

He leaned back in his seat and asked softly, "Are you not going to study in Britain anymore?"

Eloise didn't expect him to ask that.

She couldn't help but start to think. After considering for a moment, she quietly said, "Mr. Horigan, don't worry if

it comes to that. | won't cling to you or ruin anything. So, whether I go to Britain or not doesn't matter."

After saying these reassuring words, a faint blush appeared in the corner of Eloise's eyes.

Harvey quietly watched her.

The conversation wasn't pleasant, and they both knew it.

Harvey hadn't seen her for a few days; they just had a tender moment in the apartment, and she took care of

him so gently and meticulously. If he teased her verbally again, it would be too much.

So, he smiled gently, "What's wrong? You're callingMr. Horigan... Actually, | think it's great that girls can

have their own careers."

Eloise felt relieved.

Harvey knew how to lighten the mood. He not only supported her career efforts but also gave Eloise a few

professional tips.

Eloise was naturally delighted.

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She relaxed, and while driving, she started talking to him about her music studio, Encore Soundworks. She

couldn't help but mention the difficulty of finding a location, "We'll find the right place! Vanessa has a wide

network."

She shared her joy with him.

Harvey had always been patient, which naturally dissolved the minor hiccup before his business trip.

As they got out of the car, Eloise spontaneously asked, "Wantto pick you up this evening?"

Harvey chuckled, responding slowly, "Since when do women chauffeur men around daily? If word got out,

wouldn't | be utterly humiliated?"

Eloise didn't argue, only reminding him to take his temperature. "If you're not feeling well, I'll take you to the

hospital tomorrow."

Harvey chuckled again, stepping out of the car.

His first order at the law firm wasn't a meeting but calling Denise over.

"Helpcheck Ms. Laurent's spending history."

Denise paused, guessing that there might be stension between Mr. Horigan and Ms. Laurent.

She got straight to work, placing the information in front of Harvey within ten minutes, and said, "These are the

expenses on your supplementary card. Ms. Laurent hasn't used this card for spending since a week ago."

Harvey asked Denise to leave him alone for a while.

He quietly looked at the bill, then leaned back in his chair.

She refused to use his money, bought her own car, and even planned to start her

own business.

This was the decision of a well-bred woman. Harvey never doubted Eloise's character and knew she wasn't

overly materialistic.

But he was willing to spend money on Eloise. Even if they were to break up one

day, he'd compensate her. What she was doing now wasn't what Harvey wanted!

He wanted their relationship to be simpler.

But Harvey knew Eloise's character. If he didn't respect her feelings, her gentleness, her affectionate gaze, and

her care for him would all disappear! After weighing up the pros and cons, Harvey made a slight concession. He

leaned forward to press the phone button, "Denise, could you cin?"

Denise thought it would be a meeting, but as she entered, she saw Harvey sipping his coffee. He calmly asked,

"Do | have any shops about 200 square meters in a prlocation?"