Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 304

Chapter 304 Am I Not Worth at Least Ten Thousand

Perhaps feeling guilty or realizing that Lia wouldn't accept his explanations, Leonard gave up the struggle and asked wearily, "How do you want to handle this? I'll go along with whatever you decide."

Lia discreetly glanced at him, her mind racing. After all, he was a young heir to the Sawyer family; she couldn't push him too far or overstep her bounds.

So, she said coyly, "Actually... you just need to compensate me a little for emotional distress. I'm not greedy. Just ten thousand will do. We can call it even after that."

He twitched his lips. "Am I really worth less than ten thousand?"

Lia, ever straightforward, looked at him with disdain. "You're not money! Having it in my pocket makes me feel secure. Are you saying I'm asking for too much? Come on. Let's sit down and eat while we talk. You can negotiate!"

With money paramount, she no longer felt embarrassed about having pursued Leonard through his anonymous account. If she couldn't completely sever ties with him, she might as well fight for the best compensation possible; she was always flexible regarding negotiations. Leonard's face turned pale, and he fell silent for a moment.

scarf she had given him, she pulled. on it, demanding, "If you won't compensate me,

choke me to death? I never

a beat. Seeing him up close, she

awaken.

was incredibly handsome, with striking good looks that could make anyone swoon. Coupled with his muscular physique, he exuded an irresistible charm that

silence, she blushed slightly and retorted, "Not a chance! Being your girlfriend means

baffled and took a deep breath. "Can you just

the bathroom door swung open, and Bella emerged. She froze in surprise

quickly shoved Leonard away. "He just

"Want to join us for a

couldn't continue the conversation and replied, "No, I was just passing by. My car's still downstairs.

patted her chest to calm herself as his figure vanished down the hallway. "That scared me! He's

decent guy, and he'd make a good friend. You even stood up for him against Yelena, so maybe it's best to let bygones be bygones." Lia laughed it off. "I know. I'm not taking it too seriously... I just

Lia went to the studio