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.

checked the bullets in the magazine before tuclding the go into the waistband of his pants. Then, as it nothing had

chest as her mind spun in chaos. Memories of the dead assassin found near Miller Manor

Leonard and the others on the deck with no time to spare, Bella

Their eyes met hers filled with panic and fear while his were

gave her a polite smile as he walked past her, placing the salmon on a nearby table. "Mr. Sawyer,

waved dismissively. "Just

fixed his gaze on Dominic's back, slowly moving his hand toward the gun tucked

what was happening, Bella reacted instinctively and langed at

the failed attempt, pulled out his gun and pressed it against her. Alondgunshot echoed through the air. Bella felt a searing pain in her

from her body, staining the deck. The salty

to stop the bleeding while Luced beside her. nella could see everything, yet it all seemed distant as it i were happening far