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?"

was just a joke. He would never

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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, bringing her back Leonard

her bluntness, and as soon as she sat down, she unleashed a tirade of insults at the

years.

it came down to an argument between

Dominic, a grown man, is being forced into an arranged marriage!

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

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

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." Chapter

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

worry too much. He's still keeping tabs on the Yates family and what's happening on your

out a way, though it might get messy with the Yates

fell silent for 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

and there was no way Dominic could