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.

don't go anywhere alone. I can't explain everything right now, but I'll call you back after I make a

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

Bella only had Lia as a close friend, so it was likely the Yates family had

Bella had other

hesitation, she told Leonard about Diane's visit to Lia's studio. "Do you... really have feelings for Lia?

for her. Both the Yates and Sawyer families are

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 Leonard

Bella called Lia back and explained everything, urging her to

How I

to worry too much.

go on a trip, just in case. It was the best precaution they could

Leonard stormed into Sawyer Manor, where he found Diane. Grabbing her arm, he pulled her