Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 175

Chapter 175 You're Old

The tension persisted momentarily before one of their relatives intervened and said, "Let it go, Steven. Ian has never gotten along with you since he was a child. Don't let him ruin your happy occasion. Let him go about his business." However, Steven remained firm. "I'll say it one last time. Tan, come over here."

Dominic patted lan on the shoulder as if silently asking him to comply.

Finally, lan moved. He took a glass of champagne from a nearby tray and approached the altar. His expression was cold and indifferent. Raising his glass to his soon-to-be stepmother, he stated, "I wish you both a long and happy life together." With that, he downed the champagne in one go.

The bride's expression hardened as she approached him and whispered, "You abandoned me first, and I couldn't move on from you. So, this is the only option. You forced me to go this far

Steven was still furious and glared at lan contemptuous' e ordered, "Wait for me in the lounge."

Without a word, lan tossed the empty glass onto the petal-strewn carpet and walked out without looking back.

When Bella saw him leave, she sighed with relief. Once the ceremony ended, everyone went to the dining hall to eat. However, Dominic was missing, and Bella assumed he had gone to find lan, so she followed the crowd to dine.

another, Steven's expression was rage-filled as he took

and blood poured from the corner of

used to such treatment. With a sarcastic

your previous relationship with her. She's your stepmother now, and you must be mindful

anything to do with either of you, so there's nothing I need to be mindful about. Steven, you've disappointed me for over 20

line.

these years, we're finally

lifted his fist

grabbed his wrist firmly.

the punch could land on

but couldn't break free, and a flash of disbelief

was cold as

freeze for a moment as the impact of those words went beyond their literal

door flung