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

surprise, Leonard. revealed that those men were his doing. He had those men protect Lia from the

only had Lia as a close friend, so it was likely

Bella had other

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 your family finds out you've arranged protection for her, they'll pressure

be good for her. Both the Yates and Sawyer

a few seconds, he let out an exaggerated laugh. "What are you talking about? I'm only doing 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 Leonard about

explained everything, urging her

How I Live

to worry too much.

was shocked, she wasn't naive. She promised to follow Bella's advice and even arranged for her family to go on a trip, just in case. It

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