Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 357 Woof

Dominic chuckled at Bella's challenge. "Whoever makes a move is a dog?"

She kept a serious expression. "Exactly!"

With a mischievous glint in his eye, he leaned in close. He slightly opened his lips and whispered in a soft, magnetic voice, "Woof..."

Bella's heart skipped a beat. How was he always so effortlessly charming?

Before she could gather herself, he flipped her onto her back. She turned her head away, flustered. "Hey! You're breaking the rule... Don't!"

His lips brushed her cheek as he teased, "I already barked... At least let me make it worth it."

After a while, he finally rolled off her. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Fine. Sleep!"

With her cheeks flushed, Bella adjusted her rumpled shirt. She then closed her eyes and forced herself to fall asleep. He hadn't taken things too far, but he certainly hadn't made it easy on her.

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phone ringing. He quickly grabbed it and stepped outside to answer, but

her half-dreaming state, she thought she heard him say

to check on her. He found that she was still asleep, so he didn't wake her up and quietly closed

lingered, and she found herself blushing over a dream that had gone much further than reality. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she felt. It was all his fault

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serene atmosphere at Royal Cuisine was perfect for

table

to traveling with bodyguards, Victor didn't look

of him. He frowned slightly because he wasn't used to its intensity. "You're up early, Mr. Morse. Did you

faintly. "Actually, I was hoping to enjoy it with you. I hope I didn't interrupt anything. You look a

"Not at all. You haven't been around here lately, though. I imagine business has

corners of his mouth

people. I reached out to you as soon as I arrived because don't just see this as a business relationship. I'd like us to be friends. Even though I'm a bit older, I