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?"

but didn't respond. It was just a joke. He would never let

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this, it would've made more sense for Leonard to stay

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

years.

If it came down to an argument between

grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic, a grown man, is being forced into an

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

simple as that. You wouldn't understand. Just wash

"Enough, Lia. This situation is more complicated than you think. Some people will do

she picked at her food. "Leonard, have you. heard from

shook his head. "No, but don't worry too much. He's still keeping tabs on the Yates family and what's happening on your end. That means he's not completely cut off. He just can't

a way, though

silent for a moment before asking, "Why did Dominic get

is managing the entire Miller family business now,

critical stage back then, and there was no way Dominic could come