Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 162

Chapter 162 He's After It

Leonard thought for a moment. "There's no time like the present. If you're going to treat me, let's do it today. I'm afraid that you'll break your word."

Lia fought the urge to snap back at him, trying to stay calm. "Bella is still with you, right? If we're having a meal, she has to join us."

Leonard shrugged, opting for a compromise. "How about you come over to my place, and we'll all eat together? That way, everyone's happy."

Lia hesitated for a bit before getting into his car. "Fine. I'll check in on her too... She must be pretty shaken. If we're eating at your place, that doesn't count as me treating you. You'll have

to wait until next time."

The smoke from earlier had mostly cleared from the car, though Leonard still left the window open as he drove. "Alright. Next time, then."

Lia scoffed. "Didn't you just say you were afraid I'd break my word? You're not worried anymore?"

was just a joke. He would never

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Bella looked startled to see her, then glanced over at Leonard, confused. In a situation like this, it would've made more sense for Leonard to stay away from Lia, yet here he was, bringing her back Leonard shrugged, offering no explanation. After all, he didn't

she sat down, she unleashed a tirade of insults at the Yates family, throwing in every curse word she had ever learned in

years.

caught off guard. If it came down to an argument between the two

grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic, a

the decency to give you a heads-up. Otherwise, you would've been in real trouble by now. Who knows what the Yates family is

help but defend his friend, "It's not as simple as that. You wouldn't understand. Just wash up,

than you think. Some people will do anything for personal gain. Let's have dinner first."

she picked at her

the Yates family and what's happening on your end. That means he's not completely

Yates family won't push things too far. He figure out a way, though it might get messy with

a moment before asking, "Why did

Dominic is managing the entire Miller family business now, and Richard cared a lot about the company ad when

was no