Chapter 102

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Chapter 102 Tone It Down

Maybe Lia had ruined the mood at the table because Amber and her group quickly paid the bill and left.

With the "eyesore" gone, Bella's appetite returned, and she slowly finished her meal. After taking a break at the restroom, she stopped by the front desk to pay the bill, only to be told it had already been settled. She glanced over at Felix, who was already looking at her.

Back at the table, she said, "Why did you pay the bill? I said I'd treat you."

Felix, not one for macho posturing, smiled gently. "Treat me next time, then. It's all the same.

way of handling things never made Bella feel "taken care of" or uncomfortable. Instead, it was like a breath of fresh air. That was Felix's charm-making interactions feel easy

Bella and Felix trailed leisurely behind. They chatted casually until Felix glanced toward a car parked nearby. "Dominic is waiting for you."

might not

barely reached Felix's car when her phone rang. It was

his deep voice came through. "Come

at Felix and hung up. "You guys go ahead. Don't wait

a couple of seconds. "Call me if you need

close to Dominic in front of him. It would be one thing

car. What should have been a short walk took forever, and she dragged her feet as though she was dreading

was that she assumed Amber was in the car with him. Amber had been staying at Miller Manor recently, so it made sense for them to come and go together. Bella didn't

the passenger seat.

door and got

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