Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 162

Chapter 162 He's After It

Leonard thought for a moment. "There's no time like the present. If you're going to treat me, let's do it today. I'm afraid that you'll break your word."

Lia fought the urge to snap back at him, trying to stay calm. "Bella is still with you, right? If we're having a meal, she has to join us."

Leonard shrugged, opting for a compromise. "How about you come over to my place, and we'll all eat together? That way, everyone's happy."

Lia hesitated for a bit before getting into his car. "Fine. I'll check in on her too... She must be pretty shaken. If we're eating at your place, that doesn't count as me treating you. You'll have

to wait until next time."

The smoke from earlier had mostly cleared from the car, though Leonard still left the window open as he drove. "Alright. Next time, then."

Lia scoffed. "Didn't you just say you were afraid I'd break my word? You're not worried anymore?"

Leonard chuckled but didn't respond. It was just a joke. He would never let a woman pay for anything anyway.

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When they arrived at the villa, Lia wasted no time heading inside. Bella looked startled to see her, then glanced over at Leonard, confused. In a situation like this, it would've made more sense for Leonard to stay away from Lia, yet here he was, bringing her back Leonard shrugged, offering no explanation. After all, he didn't know what she meant.

Lia was known for her bluntness, and as soon as she sat down, she unleashed a tirade of insults at the Yates family, throwing in every curse word she had ever learned in the past 20

years.

Leonard was left stunned, completely caught off guard. If it came down to an argument between the two of them, he knew there was no way he could win.

At the end of her rant, Lia grumbled, "Can you believe it? Dominic, a grown man, is being forced into an arranged marriage! What a joke!

"Luckily, he had the decency to give you a heads-up. Otherwise, you would've been in real trouble by now. Who knows what the Yates family is capable of pulling off?"

Leonard couldn't help but defend his friend, "It's not as simple as that. You wouldn't understand. Just wash up, and let's eat."

Lia wasn't satisfied and was about to argue further when Bella interjected, "Enough, Lia. This situation is more complicated than you think. Some people will do anything for personal gain. Let's have dinner first." Chapter 162 He's After it

At the dining table, Bella seemed lost in thought as she picked at her food. "Leonard, have you. heard from Dominic? Has he contacted you?"

Leonard shook his head. "No, but don't worry too much. He's still keeping tabs on the Yates family and what's happening on your end. That means he's not completely cut off. He just can't come back yet.

"The Yates family won't push things too far. He figure out a way, though it might get messy with the Yates family this time."

Bella fell silent for a moment before asking, "Why did Dominic get involved with Amber in the first place?"

Leonard put his cutlery down and replied, "It was right after his dad passed away. Dominic is managing the entire Miller family business now, and Richard cared a lot about the company ad when he was still around. It's essentially the second-largest company under Miller Group.

"The company was at a critical stage back then, and there was no way Dominic could come back in just three years. But to return sooner..."

He paused, thinking Bella would have already pieced things together by now. However, both Lia and Bella were staring at him, waiting for the rest of the story.

Leonard resigned as he coughed lightly. He continued, "Not long after he went abroad, he met Amber by chance. She fell for him at first sight and chased after him for over four months before he finally agreed.

"From the beginning, their relationship was a business arrangement. The Yates family invested in that overseas company, and Dominic dated Amber for over two years.

"They had an agreement. If he hadn't fallen for her by the time he returned to the country, their relationship would end. However, Amber isn't ready to let go.

"She followed him here, determined to hold onto him. Actually, it's more accurate to say that it's her father who's after Miller Group."

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