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,

was complex, and he moved effortlessly

years abroad and wasn't well-known

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 to find out that Hallie was a watch

piece that required significant effort to obtain. At their level of wealth, the price tag

atmosphere of an operating room, socializing with business magnates was pure agony. The evening stretched on,

soon as they got into the car, Bella felt the weight of

be interrupted by Dominic's low

you know? By the way, why did Victor secretly ask me to check on his health? I still

much as we can about each other before working together. It's not unusual Besides what's on the surface, you're the only other thing

Victor had taken the time to personally investigate. He really was a

the office to meet the woman who had gone with him to buy the watch. She had never doubted

the woman was a new employee at Miller Group-not someone he was secretly

They had always be

and truthfully, things were

than they had been in the past. She

up again, "Do you really like this whole

caught off guard.