Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 288

Chapter 288 Just Get Through it Chapter 288 Just Get Through It

When Lia saw Bella, her eyes lit up like stats. "Ilonew you were coming. I didn't get the chance to ask you previously, Mrs. Sawyer suddenly sent someone to invite me. She even prepared an outfit for me. She said that since I'm friends with Leonard, I should come along and enjoy the event."

Bella had a feeling that things weren't that easy. Diane had intentionally invited Lia to watch Leonard go on a blind date with another woman to provoke him.

Lia was perplexed by Bella's upset expression and asked, "What's wrong, Bella? shouldn't I have come? I didn't want to either. I was confused upon receiving the Invitation, but it was difficult to resist her."

Bella sighed. "It's fine. Just stick with me.

g out with if I don't stick with you?"

Lia affectionately looped her arm through Bella's. "I don't know anyone here. Who else will I hang

spotted Bella and Lia together, he didn't approach them but set off

chatting, Daniel and Diane approached them. The pair examined Lia from head to

motives and felt apprehensive about the situation but faked a smile. "sure. Mr. and M Diane seemed to pick up on the undertone in her words and remarked, "I've heard Lia's your best friend, and she has quite

and Mrs. Sawyer, there's no need to look after us. is why I invited her over. You two carry on. We'll

clever wordplay. She made it sound like she had invited Lia out of respect for her.

between Bella and Diane, eating and drinking as if nothing

alleged good relationship between Lia

innocent woman like her wouldn't survive in the 5 Once the guests were all there, Leonard entered the room. When he noticed Lia, be wrinkled his

Sawyer family.

and said, "I invited her, but it wasn't my idea. It was

father arranged for you. You can't cause

a scene now."

Leonard's face clouded with rage. "Do you think this is fun? I've already agreed to the blind date, so why are you still doing this? Why are you dragging her into tlus? If you have the time, why not prioritize your two biological sons? Why are you always after me?" upon hearing his words, Diane was taken aback, and shock was written all over her face. "What are you on about? Your father has always regarded you a You're