Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 287

Chapter 287 Hooked

As soon as Leonard left, Bella texted Lia, "Why didn't you invite Leonard to the dinner party? I just bumped into him, and he asked about you

Lia replied instantly, "I forgot! I assumed he was busy and didn't want to disturb him. It's no big deal, though, right? You don't need to lecture me about it."

Bella didn't mean to scold her. It appeared like Lia had merely been negligent.

Later in the afternoon, Dominic called to say they were going over to Sawyer M

Manor for dinner and asloed Bella to finish work early.

He thoughtfully informed the hospital director about her leave, so all she needed to do was go.

the Bella returned to Miller Manor, Dominic had already changed into a formal suit, immaculately groomed from head to toe. He exuded an air that was hard to

to look away from

herself not to look at him because the more she looked, the more

it a formal event? Do I have to wear a gown?" she

bring out the gown he had prepared for her in

was strapless and long, one of her least favorite designs. Despite the solid fit, it seemed too exposed for her taste. She threw on a white mid-length fur coat to cover herself up as much as possible. She let her hair down because she wasn't very

frowned slightly. "I didn't

because he assumed she couldn't pull it

"It will do. We don't have time to change anyway. Tell me if any man dares

minute of pondering, he pulled the top of her

but say, "You're the only one who would

grinned mischievously and took her hand as they walked away. "If we

arm a light pinch in protest. However, she quickly stopped as she sensed a flirty tinge to their actions. She worried that joking like this too often might

Leonard greeting the visitors at the door. She believed today's event had something to do with him, so she quietly asked Dominic, "What's

a blind date event arranged by Mr. Sawyer for Leonard. Aside from that, everyone