Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 160

Chapter 160 I'll Decide How I Live My Life

Leonard adjusted his tie. "Don't worry about it. Dominic and I have been through life-and-death situations together, so this is nothing. No need to feel awkward. I actually live here most of the time... so you won't be inconveniencing me at all. "I still have some work to attend to at the office. If you need anything, just ask the house staff.

After Leonard left, the older woman led Bella to her temporary room. It had its own en-suite bathroom and was spacious enough to give her some privacy in this unfamiliar house.

Leonard had thought of everything.

As dusk approached, Bella received a call from Lia. "Bella, something weird is happening. Since this morning, some strange men have been lurking around my studio. They keep looking over, and they haven't left all day. Am I being watched?" Bella's heart skipped a beat. Could the Yates family be going to such lengths just to catch her? Were they using Lia as bait to draw her out? The thought of her friend getting dragged

into

this mess made her feel bad. She would never forgive herself if anything happened to Lia.

said, "Lia, don't leave the studio. Stay with your staff and don't go anywhere alone. I can't explain everything

up and immediately called Leonard, seeking his help. To her surprise, Leonard. revealed that those

attention to detail was impeccable. Bella only had Lia as a close friend,

had

of hesitation, she told Leonard about Diane's visit to Lia's studio. "Do you... really have feelings for Lia? I'm worried that if

Yates and Sawyer families are dangerous for someone like

this because of you. You're not just Dominic's sister, you also saved my father. Anyway, if that's all, I'll hang up.' Bella wasn't sure what consequences her call would trigger. She had only told

back and explained everything, urging her to stay

How

to worry too much.

naive. She promised to follow Bella's advice and even arranged for her family to go on a trip, just in case. It

stormed into Sawyer Manor, where he found Diane.