Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 366 Before Freedom Ends

Xavier answered without hesitation, "That's right. The only reason I took you everywhere with me when we were kids was because Dad told me to. I learned early on who held the power and that if I wanted anything, I had to play by the rules. That's all there is to it." Leonard didn't reply. A moment later, Xavier's car disappeared down the road.

The valuable contract in Leonard's hands brought him no excitement whatsoever. Whatever good mood he'd had was completely wiped away by Xavier's attitude.

At that moment, he finally understood-Xavier had genuinely wanted him dead that day at the hunting grounds.

Back in the living room, Leonard signed the contract distractedly. Pierre extended a hand with a polite smile. "Congratulations."

Leonard was tempted to ask if Pierre felt the same way Xavier did, but he kept the question to himself.

The answer would likely be just another slap in the face. Pierre was simply better at hiding his true feelings.

After that night, his role as one of the Sawyer family heirs officially began.

From now on, he'd have to start managing his share of the family business and could no longer live the carefree life of a playboy.

Sawyer Manor, Leonard suddenly didn't feel like going back

bit of freedom, and he wanted to spend it where he truly wanted to be-with the person he wanted to see

Mr. Sawyer? Can't sleep in the middle

Leonard's lips. "Want to come out and

almost 11:00 pm, dude. Isn't it a little

couldn't help

anything to you then. Think I'm going to eat you alive now? After tonight, I won't have much free time to take you out for a while. Want to grab a

for a

million-dollar luxury car stood out. It was parked on the side

bed when he called, so she hadn't bothered with makeup after her face

ears, looking every bit the girl next door. Next to

his formality,

out in my pajamas, but here you are in a full suit, making me look like a slob. Who dresses this fancy for a late-night snack? If you were a woman, I'd hate to compete

for next time. I'll dress as casually as possible. I just didn't have time to go home

mentioned you wouldn't be free for a long