Tangled Temptations

Chapter 16
After wrapping up at work, Harvey turned down a few offers and drove himself to the restaurant.
At 8 p.m., the busiest time for the restaurant, Eloise was at the piano. She was in a smoky grey long dress tonight, baring her
shoulders subtly, with her silky long hair resting gently around her waist.
She looked stunning, radiating a romantic aura.
Harvey, from behind his car window, watched her quietly for about ten minutes before he got out of the car and pushed the door
open to go in. He ordered some random food and leaned back in his chair, continuing to listen to Eloise playing the piano.
He noticed that men approached her from time to time, clearly attracted by Eloise's charm. Eloise, however, always declined
politely.
During her break, Eloise received a business card.
Prestige Legal Advisors, Attorney Harvey.
Eloise turned around and saw Harvey. He was sitting in a corner, holding a pre- dinner drink in his hand. He looked handsome
and carried himself with grace.
Eloise didn't want to have too much contact with him, but she also didn't dare to offend him. So she went over. "Attorney
Horigan."
Harvey nodded lightly, signaling her to sit down. As soon as Eloise sat down, Harvey noticed the fresh needle mark on the back
of her hand. He guessed it might have been the result of catching a cold from the rain last night.
"Ms. Laurent, have you had dinner? Let's eat something together." Harvey was all business, a stark contrast to his earlier frivolity
when handing over his business card.
Eloise put the business card on the table, saying somewhat awkwardly, "The restaurant has a policy that employees are not
allowed to dine with customers during working hours."
Harvey didn't even look at the business card. He asked her, "What about after work? Would you have time to have a drink with
me?"

His intentions were clear. Dating him would quickly solve her current predicament. She would no longer need to hustle for
money. But it was just a game between a man and a woman. Harvey thought that since Eloise had been with Max before, she
wouldn't mind this.
Besides, she had feelings when they hugged the last two times.
But Eloise didn't even consider it. She didn't know why Harvey suddenly took an interest in her. Aware of her situation, she chose
her words carefully, trying not to offend him. "Attorney Horigan, I appreciate your help with my father's matter. I will find a way to
repay you."
Harvey was surprised. He understood her meaning; she didn't want to have any relationship with him.
Money couldn't sway Eloise!
Harvey didn't like Eloise that much either. He was just drawn by her playing the piano. Plus the male instinct, was always
irresistibly curious about what it felt like to possess what he never had.
Harvey picked up his business card, acting with utmost grace, not showing any displeasure. Eloise softly thanked him, her
attitude humble.
Just as the atmosphere got awkward, Landon came over with a 16 or 17-year-old girl.
"Harvey!" Landon called out in a familiar tone, devoid of the competitive tension typical among men.
Harvey signaled him to sit down. Only then did Landon dare to sit down, and once he did, he started introducing his sister to
Eloise, "This is my sister, Blake Bowen. She's very talented in piano. She just needs a good piano teacher now! Eloise, would
you take her as a student?"
This made Eloise feel very awkward.
Landon's little scheme didn't bother Harvey. He took out $200 from his wallet, put it on the table and said, "Ms. Laurent, since
you have important things to do, I won't bother you anymore."
Out of politeness, Eloise walked him to the restaurant door. Harvey didn't linger, he got into his car, nodded at her, and left. His
demeanor was elegant, his manner refined, nothing like someone looking for a card game.