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?"

joke. He would

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

sat down, she unleashed a tirade of insults at the Yates family, throwing in

years.

stunned, completely caught off guard. If it came down to an argument between the two of them, he

Dominic, a grown man, is being forced into an

been in real

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

interjected, "Enough, Lia. This situation is more complicated than you think.

as she picked at her food. "Leonard, have you. heard from Dominic? Has he contacted

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

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

"Why did Dominic get involved with Amber

down and replied, "It was right after his dad passed away. Dominic is managing the entire Miller family business now, and

no way Dominic could come