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.

into the waistband of his pants. Then, as it nothing had happened, he picked up the plate of salmon and beaded toward the

the dead assassin found near Miller Manor flashed through her mind, making

Leonard and the others on the deck with no time to

stepped out the door. Their eyes met hers filled with panic and fear while his

gave her a polite smile as he walked past her, placing the

turning around, Leonard waved dismissively. "Just

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

Bella reacted instinctively and langed at

chef lose his balance. They both crashed to the ground. Realizing his cover was blown, the chet, furious at the failed attempt, pulled out his gun and pressed

Dominic rushing toward her, the bodyguards subduing the chef, and the blood pouring from her body, staining the deck. The

beside her. nella could see everything,