Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 106

Chapter 106 If It Happens Once, It'll Happen Again

Liggessively brushed her teeth, frustrated. "Forget it. I'll go by myself-no need for you to tag along. I have a temper, but I know when to draw the line. I'm the bossed my studio, and several people depend on ine for their livelihood. Don't worry, I'll handle it." Bells thought about it and agreed. No matter how unreliable or impulsive Lia could be at times, she still managed t sense. "Alright then. Good luck."

I to run

the studio on her own, so she had some

After dropping Bella off at the hospital, La followed the address on the original agreement to the contract partner's office.

When she called, the assistant answered once again. He told her to wait, saying the boss was in a meeting and would be tied up for about two hours.

Lia was already seething but held her anger in

The company was a large financial firm, impressive In size, which only made her more imitated. Why would a billion-dollar company back out of a contract with a small studio like hers? It seemed like they were making trouble just for fun.

She hadn't eaten in the morning due to the stress, and now, with hunger setting in, she grew even more initable Figuring she had two hours to kill, she decided to grab some breakfast.

had ended early, and the boss was ready to see her.

she forced herself to smile politely. "Could you tell me why the contract is being canceled? All of our products are handcrafted, and

eye contact, the assistant la herinto the elevator and pressed the button without a word.

outside, but internally,

on her best polite, friendly expression. The

"Thank you"

first time, the assistant glanced at her

saw Leonard sitting at the desk. Her smile vanished

expressionlessly, "Weren't you the one who wanted to meet

"You're not seriously doing this out of pe spite, are you? why drag the business into a private prudge? out

Hlavone was cold."

not a

her. This was precisely what they meant by "holsted by your own petard." He was blatantly using this as an excuse for personal revenge, still holding onto that one insult from the night before. After a moment, she mustered up a forced smile. "I didn't low you were the client. I take back what I said, alright?

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Happens Once

losses will be huge for me. Maybe this money is