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.

the outing, Bella quietly observed him. He was tall and slim. He wore a white shirt, black trousers, and thin-rimmed glasses. He had a

he worked with Dominic and had gone on business trips with him At 28

Bella discreetly tested Lia, "I

good match

a knowing smile. Her

soon as the conversation

chatting about Oscar, Lia

liked meat was that he was a "blank slate regarding romantic experience; she wasn't into guys

at Miller Manor, she walked into the living room and saw Dominic sitting on the couch,

earbuds

"Yeah. Where were

tension or

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