Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 240

Chapter 240 How Dare You Hang Up on Me

Diane immediately jumped up as her face turned pale. She was afraid that Daniel had overheard something that he wasn't supposed to.

"N-Nothing. Aren't you supposed to be in the company? Why did you come home so suddenly?"

Leonard, who had been acting casual and nonchalant, subconsciously stood up straight under Daniel's fierce gaze. He placed his arms by his sides and stood straight with respect. Daniel went over to sit down on the couch. He glanced at Leonard momentarily before saying, "Leo, stay back for a moment. I have something to say t you."

Diane opened her mouth, but no words came out. Her eyes were filled with worry as she kept turning back before she left.

Once only the two of them were left in the room, Daniel waved his hand for Leonard to come over. "Sit over here. I have something I want to talk with you about."

Leonard walked over and sat on the couch opposite Daniel's. He seemed slightly nervous as he asked, "What is it, Dad?"

a moment before saying, "You're not a young kid anymore, so stop angering your mother. Your brothers

I don't see a need to marry so early on in life. I haven't had enough

28 years old. You aren't that young anymore.

people will think I'm treating you differently because you're not my biological son. I've been treating you much more carefully as I'm afraid you'd think I'm

free up some time and meet her for a meal. If you like her, the two of you can get engaged first. It won't stop you from fooling around either. But if you don't like her, then I won't force you. "Marriage is not something that relies solely on feelings, but you should at least find the other person pleasing

just about to reject Daniel's offer when Daniel seemed to have suddenly thought of something. He asked, "Did you

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the words that had been at the tip of his tongue and said through gritted teeth, "Give me

in satisfaction. "Alright then. Also, were you arguing with your mother

time Leonard had realized that

swings before he

as he wished. It was obvious Daniel had been threatening him with the storefront just now... Dominic

"We haven't seen each other for

she had no choice but to act calm