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 never let

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arrived at the villa, Lia wasted no time heading inside. 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

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

years.

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

of her rant, Lia grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic, a grown man, is being forced into an arranged marriage! What a

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

his friend, "It's not as simple as

argue further when Bella interjected, "Enough, Lia. This situation is more complicated than you think. Some people will do anything for personal gain. Let's have dinner first."

the dining table, Bella seemed lost in thought as she picked at her food. "Leonard, have you. heard

"No, but don't worry too much. He's still keeping tabs on the Yates family and what's happening on

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

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

"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

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