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?"

It was just a joke. He would never let a woman pay for anything

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situation like this, it would've made more sense for Leonard to stay away from Lia, yet here he

was known for her bluntness, and as soon as she sat down, she unleashed a tirade of insults at the Yates family, throwing in every curse word

years.

stunned, completely caught off guard. If it came down to an argument between the two of them, he knew there was no way he could

end of her rant, Lia grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic, a grown man, is

in real trouble by now. Who knows what the Yates family is

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

situation is more complicated than you think. Some people will do anything for personal gain. Let's have dinner

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

on the Yates family and

He figure out a way, though it might get messy

fell silent for a moment before asking, "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 Richard cared a lot about the company ad when he was still around. It's essentially the second-largest company under

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