Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 204

Chapter 204 His Embrace Is Warm

Whair everyone che was on the deck fishing, Bella, not fond of the lively crowd, retreated to the back of the yacht to enjoy the seat

Although the yacht wasn't small, it seemed tiny and insignificant amidst the vast, rolling wes of the ocean. The sunlight was perfect, and every detail and ber was picturesque photographer's dream.

After watching the sea for a while, she felt too exposed to the sun and decided to move to a shaded area. As she was leaving, she noticed a small window behind her Through the window, she could see the yacht's interior, particularly the resting area, where the Yalnian chef Lessard had brought was preparing plates of salmon. His back was turned to her.

At first, there was nothing unusual about the scene, and Bellawatched absentmindedly for a few seconds. But then, to her shock, the chef reached under the table and retrieved a sleek black gum from a hidden spot

She froze for a moment. From the start, she had noticed that Leonard's entourage only included bodyguards carrying firearms. The household staff and the chef weten Lamed. Seeing this chet with a gun clearly hidden in advance, something felt very wrong. Trilled of being noticed, Bella crouched down as she continued to observe the chet.

his pants. Then, as it nothing had happened, he picked

pounding in her chest as her mind spun in chaos. Memories of the dead assassin found near Miller Manor flashed through her mind, making her suspect the chef's

the others on the deck with no

door. Their eyes met hers

past her, placing the salmon on a

turning around, Leonard waved

leave. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Dominic's back, slowly moving

reacted instinctively and langed at the chef. "Dominic,

They both crashed to the ground. Realizing his cover was blown, the chet, furious at the failed attempt,

pouring from her body, staining the deck. The salty sea breeze was now mixed

the chaotic moments that followed, lan was trying to stop the bleeding while Luced beside her. nella could see everything,