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.

slim. He wore a white shirt, black trousers, and thin-rimmed glasses. He had a scholarly, refined look-xactly

was clear given that he worked with Dominic and had gone on business trips

discreetly

good match

at Bella with a knowing smile. Her gaze lingered on

eloquent and confident when discussing work still, as soon as the conversation turned to relationships, he blushed,

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

slate regarding romantic experience;

arrived at Miller Manor, she walked into the living room and saw Dominic sitting on the couch, sipping wine and fiddling with

earbuds and greeted him,

"Yeah. Where were you? It's

of tension or animosity, caught her off guard for a

earpiece. "Is Dominic there? Ask him about Oscar for me.

walked over to him. "I had dinner with Lia. th... do you