Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 270

Chapter 270 Can't Wait to Come Back and Hold You

Bella couldn't quite pinpoint what she was feeling as she closed the drawer and continued searching

After rummaging around for a while, she finally found the document Dominic had mentioned-tucked underneath his laptop.

She carefully took photos of each page and sent them to him. Once he confirmed everything was in order, the tone of the conversation quickly shifted. Almost immediately, he sent her a new message, "I can't wait to come back and hold you." Bella's heart fluttered at his words. She replied simply, "I'll be waiting."

Dominic didn't respond after that, likely caught up with work again.

Later that night, just before she went to bed, he called her on video. Bella put down the scarf she had been knitting, answered the call, and lay back on the bed

His face appeared on the screen, casually handsome. His voice carried a subtle warmth.

"Where are you on this business trip?"

Victor suddenly introduced me to a major business partner. At first, I thought he was looking to take a cut for himself, so I offered him 4%, but I thought he'd find that too stingy. "But it turns out he doesn't want anything at all. I have no idea what his angle is. He's got no reason to look out for me like this, and I can't figure out

she replied casually, "Maybe he just admires you and doesn't have any bad intentions. Or maybe he's after something better than a small percentage. You'll figure it out. I wouldn't know. If you're tired, you should get some sleep. Should I

You're like this at home,

I'm just trying to be considerate. You must be tired, and I don't want to bother you. That's called

wasn't thrilled about the idea, but she didn't dare say no. Sleeping with the call ongoing felt like she was being watched. What if she fell asleep and accidentally showed him

had fallen asleep first. Only then did she set her phone

Dominic's voice woke her. "You're late.

through

shot upright in bed, panicking as soon as she checked the time. She

gone off,

down the road while gripping the wheel with sweaty hands. She was driving so fast that she even scared herself. Despite her efforts, she still arrived

thing in the morning, and because of her lateness,

heads-up. It's cold, and I know It's hard for you young people to

so she

It won't