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?"

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

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Leonard, confused. In a situation like this, it would've made more sense for Leonard to stay away from Lia, yet here he was,

was known for her bluntness, and as soon as she sat down, she unleashed a tirade of insults at the Yates family,

years.

an argument between the two of them, he knew there was no way he

end of her rant, Lia grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic, a grown

decency to give you a heads-up. Otherwise, you would've been in real trouble by now. Who

simple as that. You wouldn't understand.

complicated than you think. Some people will

in thought as she picked at her food. "Leonard, have

and what's happening on

too far. He figure out a way, though it might get messy with the

moment before asking, "Why did Dominic

Miller family business now, and Richard cared a lot about the company ad when he was still around. It's essentially the second-largest company under Miller

and there was no way Dominic could come back in just three years.