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 a woman pay

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see her, then glanced over at Leonard, confused. In a situation like this, it would've made more sense

down, she unleashed a tirade of

years.

left stunned, completely caught off guard. If it came down to an argument

grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic,

you would've been in real trouble by now. Who knows what

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

and was about to argue further when Bella interjected, "Enough, Lia. This situation is more complicated than you think. Some people will do anything

dining table, Bella seemed lost in thought as she picked at

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

figure out a way, though it might get

a moment before asking, "Why did Dominic get involved with

put his cutlery down and replied, "It was right after his dad passed away. Dominic is managing the entire Miller family business now, and Richard cared a lot about the company ad when he was still around.

and there was no