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?"

not a young kid anymore, so stop angering your mother. Your brothers

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

already 28 years old. You aren't that young anymore. Your marriage hasn't been settled yet, and I'm worried about

son. I've been treating you much more carefully as I'm afraid you'd think I'm

his biological son. Why did he suddenly mention this all of a sudden? Daniel observed Leonard's reaction and continued, "There's someone who I think would suit you well. You should 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.

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

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

were

Leonard had realized that something was

swings before he was

amiss. He could no longer do as he wished. It was obvious Daniel had been threatening him with the storefront just now... Dominic

had been busy in the hospital when he called her. "We haven't seen

Looking at the patient in front of her, she had no choice but to act calm as she said, "I'm busy now, so I'll call