Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 447 Try Me

That evening, Dominic called to say he wouldn't be home for dinner. He had a dinner engagement-one of those he couldn't say no to.

Bella could hear the voices of Victor and Sean in the background. If Dominic was dining with the father-son duo, it made sense that he couldn't turn it down.

She didn't hold it against him. Sometimes, being understanding and accommodating was necessary. Men didn't appreciate women who came across as overly controlling or unreasonable.

As Bella sat down to eat alone, her phone buzzed with a message from Sean. "Do you want Dominic to come home right now?"

She stared at the screen for a moment before realizing his intent. Her reply was simple, "You can try sending him home."

Within seconds, Sean called. His voice was low but carried a playful undertone. "What are you doing? I'm so bored. Do you want to meet up for a drink later?"

Bella immediately knew that Sean was doing this in front of Dominic, likely at the dinner table.

The faint murmur of others talking could be heard in the background, but it wasn't chaotic. There wouldn't be any noisy commotion in a gathering of high society elites. Sean kept his voice low but just loud enough for Dominic to catch every word. Bella played along effortlessly. "Sure. When?"

"How about now? I'll be outside

hung up, tossing a deliberate glance at Dominic, who sat across from him. Then, Sean stood and politely addressed the group. "Sorry, something just came up. I'll have to leave early. Please, enjoy the rest of the

for another 30 minutes before excusing himself to use the

moment, Bella was at home, relaxing, playing with Pudding and snacking on some fruit. When her phone rang, she deliberately ignored it. He called again. And again. After three attempts, Dominic left the dinner, got in his car, and drove to her

his car pull up. She quickly darted into the bathroom and turned on the shower, leaving her phone on

open the bathroom door. Seeing her inside, visibly startled, he seemed to

her chest with her arms. "What

as he took in her wet, flushed appearance. "Don't stay in there too long.

prolonged showers could reduce oxygen for the

She'd already bathed earlier. This was all simply for show. It gave her a reasonable excuse for not answering

minutes later,

wear. It was loose-fitting, with a deep V-neck that plunged just a little too far and a hemline

draped just

to hide her