Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 117

Chapter 117 No Smoke, No Hostility

Everyone tumed to look at the newcorner, who immediately blushed. "S-Sorry, I'm here to see a Lawson.

Initially satisfied with the man's appearance, Lisashed, "Are you a stutterer?"

The man quickly replied, "N-No, I'm just a bit nervous. My apologies"

Bella felt a strange sense of familiarity with him, as though she had seen him somewhere before. As she tried to recall where, the man recognized her first. "Ms. Jones? What are you doing here?". She was puzzled. "You know me?"

Now speaking more confidently, the man said, "A little while ago, I went on a business trip with Mr. Miller to a small town, and we stayed at the same place. You might not have noticed me. I'm the architectural designer responsible for the blueprints." Bella's memory clicked, "Oh, I think I remember. There were many people then, so I didn't pay much attention."

Since they knew each other, she naturally became involved in Lia and her blind date's first meeting, though she was reluctant. However, the man, Oscar Gilbert, was so enthusiastic that she couldn't refuse.

wore a white shirt, black trousers, and thin-rimmed glasses. He had a

on business trips

him, Bella discreetly tested Lia,

good match

glanced at the message, then back at Bella with a knowing smile. Her gaze lingered on Oscar, clearly unable

a quid-be was eloquent and confident when discussing work still, as soon as the conversation turned to relationships,

the drive home, Bella stayed on a voice call with Lis, chatting about Oscar, Lia was over the moon, thrilled with the idea of manage

"blank slate regarding romantic experience; she wasn't into guys with

living room and saw Dominic sitting

earbuds

"Yeah. Where were you? It's

peaceful one of their conversation, develd of tension

her earpiece. "Is Dominic there? Ask him about Oscar for me. Since Oscar works for him, he must know

of hesitation, she walked over to him. "I had dinner with Lia. th... do you know Oscar