Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Just Not Giving In

Bella had more or less figured it out not-Dominic had never truly fallen for Amber, not even by the time he returned to the country, which was why they eventually broke up.

Out of nowhere, Lia remarked, "You rich people are all about those business marriages, aren't you? Honestly, Dominic marrying Amber makes sense. Neither of them is a saint, so they can just mess with each other. It doesn't matter if they actually like each other, right?" Leonard's gaze held a faint smile. "Well, that's not exactly how Dominic sees it. Even with all the pressure, he still won't give in."

As he spoke, he glanced at Bella as if his words held an underlying message meant just for her.

Bella shifted uncomfortably under his gaze. "This has nothing to do with me... Let's just eat, okay?"

She had always felt that her relationship with Dominic was something that couldn't really be discussed openly. There was an unspoken rule about keeping it under wraps.

After they finished eating, Lia lingered for a while before Leonard arranged for someone to

take her home.

Bella might need clothes, daily necessities, even a full

thoroughness was almost overwhelming, and it left

was about to offer to pay him back, but her words caught in her throat when she casually glanced at one of the price tags and saw the figure. This whole situation started because of

such an astronomical sum.

"Need anything else? If something doesn't fit or isn't

didn't know that Leonard might actually have feelings for Lia, Bella might have felt a pang

considerate toward her. Dominic was good

"I don't need anything else. Thank you. Just send the bill to Dominic-1

quickly, "Talking about money makes things feel distant. Just relax and stay here

Just Not Going

next morning, Bella woke naturally, just after 9:00

went downstairs for breakfast, she was surprised to

already at the office by now. On the other hand, Leonard seemed to live

over to invite her to breakfast. He thoughtfully pulled out a chair for

lived together before, right? You weren't this attentive when we stayed in town..." Leonard laughed, looking a bit embarrassed. "Really? Maybe it's because this is my place, and you're my guest. It's only right that I take care of you. Does it make you uncomfortable? What am I supposed to do, then, to get along with a woman?" Bella narrowed her eyes