Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 434 Lies

Bella had nearly believed her own lies. She had filled her words with emotions when she had said them, but she did not dare to look Dominic in the eyes. The biggest flaw during their act was that no matter how close or affectionate they seemed, they had never looked at each other throughout the interview. Of course, without mutual attraction and love, how could they look at each other lovingly?

Dominic suddenly kissed her hands, his gaze filled with affection. He did not look like he was putting on an act, as he said, "Of course, no one can compare to me." Bella felt Dominic's kiss like a surge of electricity, sending a jolt straight to her heart. She wondered why he would go so far if they were just putting on an act.

The interview didn't last long. The reporters also shifted the interview to trivial questions that were easy to answer, and Dominic handled them effortlessly.

When the reporters left, his demeanor immediately changed. He took off the ring on his finger and casually tossed it onto the coffee table.

The ring spun for a moment on the table before coming to a stop, just like how Bella felt her heart drop at that moment. She proceeded to remove her own ring and placed it beside his.

To avoid suspicion, Dominic stayed until nighttime before he left. He seemed to have done something as Gloriana quickly issued a statement after the interview video was released.

In a short video, she sincerely clarified that her relationship with Dominic was purely professional, and her words matched perfectly with Dominic's story.

that, the issue was resolved effortlessly, and

night was quiet, free from the noise of the

on Gloriana's four-leaf clover earrings. She held the matching earring

cover up Dominic and Gloriana's lies was nothing more than a way for her to give her child a legitimate identity for the time being. She was fully aware

hoped Dominic would quickly get married and let her go. Now, ironically,

to play along with Dominic's act, but she knew that he wouldn't agree to let her publicly

was no match for him

her bedroom. The sound was faint but the approaching footsteps did not sound like they belonged to Carla, Instead, they sounded like they belonged

She wasn't sure why he had

past her door, not stopping as he walked toward the guest room. The sound finally faded

the situation some thought, she finally

It could stir up more drama if someone caught wind that he and his pregnant

morning, Bella woke up earlier than usual,