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 let

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

unleashed a tirade of insults at the

years.

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

Dominic, a grown man, is being

you would've been in real trouble by now. Who knows what the Yates family is capable of pulling

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

more complicated than you

lost in thought as she picked at her food. "Leonard, have you. heard from Dominic?

shook his head. "No, but don't worry too much. He's still keeping tabs on the Yates family and what's happening on your end. That means he's not

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

moment before asking, "Why did Dominic get

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. It's essentially the second-largest company

back then, and there was no way Dominic could come back in just three years. But to