Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 263

Chapter 263 Why Are You So Bizarre

A fleeting glimmer crossed the woman's eyes, but it was too quick for anyone to catch.

She remained composed in a situation where most would have shown some discomfort. Instead, she offered her colleague a faint smile, signaling her

understanding.

When Bella returned to Dominic's office, she bumped into Victor, who was just arriving with his assistant. The two were familiar with each other, so after a brief exchange of greetings, they walked inside together.

Dominic and Victor were already deep in a business discussion in the lounge, though Bella found their conversation hard to follow.

Dominic casually pulled her to sit beside him right as she considered stepping away. "Mr. Morse, if you're free this evening, why not join us for dinner? You could bring your wife as well."

Victor's smile stiffened ever so slightly. "My wife doesn't really enjoy going out much. Looks like it'll be just me joining you."

Dominic didn't push the matter. His invitation had been more out of politeness than necessity,

Victor. His background was complex, and he moved

Victor had spent many years abroad and wasn't well-known domestically, Dominic knew better than to

protective of his wife, Hallie Peck. Beyond knowing they had a strong relationship, little else about her

had sent as a gift wasn't the most expensive, but it was a limited-edition piece that required significant effort to obtain. At their level of wealth, the price tag was often irrelevant. Exclusively

an operating room, socializing with

dinner ended. As soon as they got into the car, Bella felt the

a big yawn, only to be interrupted by Dominic's low voice.

you know? By the way, why did Victor secretly ask

us always try to learn as much as we can about each other before working together. It's not

had taken the time

meet the woman who had gone with him to buy the watch. She had

believed him when he said the woman was a new employee at Miller Group-not someone he was secretly involved with The car

They had always be

and truthfully,

they had been in the past. She was

thought she was-until Dominic spoke up again, "Do you really like this whole keeping-your-distance thing? Staying close,

blinked, caught