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,

His background was complex, and he moved

wasn't

clear-Victor was extremely protective of his wife, Hallie Peck. Beyond knowing they had a strong relationship, little else about her wast public knowledge. It was rare to uncover anything personal, but Dominic had managed

was a limited-edition piece that required significant effort to obtain. At their level of wealth, the price tag was often irrelevant. Exclusively was what

room, socializing with business magnates was pure agony. The evening stretched on, with her barely managing

got into the car, Bella felt the weight of exhaustion settling

let out a big yawn, only to be interrupted by

there, you know? By the

can about each other before working together. It's not unusual Besides what's on the surface, you're the only other thing he could've looked into about

taken the time to personally investigate. He really was

to meet the woman who had gone

employee at Miller Group-not someone he was secretly involved with The car ride home was quiet, but

They had always be

this way, and truthfully, things

now than they had been in the past. She

thought she was-until Dominic spoke up again, "Do you really like this whole keeping-your-distance thing? Staying close, but never

caught off