Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 249

Chapter 249 Don't Teach Me How to Handle Men

Bella shot him a cold glance. "You're the one pressuring me into lending you this money. Don't forget who caused your bankruptcy. As long as you can feel at ease with this money, that's tine Stop trying to stir up trouble between me and Dominie. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even be using his money. Simon scratched the back of his head, a bit disgamtled

"That's why I say you're toolish. You're not after money. You're after him, right? A man like him wouldn't care about a woman like you. He won't think twice about how you're trying to save his money

"In fact, the more he mvests in you, the harder it'll be ter him to let you go. Don't wait until he loses interest, or you'll end up with nothing."

Bella soothed. "You're just my biological father, but you're no different than a stranger to me. Don't try to act like some grand strategist and teach me how to handle men. You can leave now.

Once Simon was gone, Bella inquired about the transter process. It was much simpler than she had expected, and it was handled quickly.

Later that t

t night, Dominic came home at around 10:00 pm. He walked into her room and asked, "What's going on? Why did you suddenly spend 1.5

He didn't sound accusatory. It was more of a casual question. Still, Bella struggled to replace the right words, and she kept stuttering without explaining

thing Dominic noticed that something was off, and his expression grew serious.

ney on yourself, it doesn't m matter what you did. If it isn't enough, I can transfer you more. I just hope you'll be honest with me." Bella pulled out Simon's promissory note. "Thad no choice. He came to the hospital and knelt before me in public. The money is yours, so the promissory note is for you. You can decide how to get it back I won't interfere.""

Dominic frowned as be read the note. "Did you lend it to him willingly, or were you forced to?"

Bella honestly said, "If he hadn't been so shameless, I wouldn't have touched the money you gave me. He you've done to him. Now that he's bankrupt and broke, who else would he come to if not me?

gave me. He's holding me accountable for everything

"Since you revealed our relationship, he's even more convinced I have money.

Dorninic took a deep breath after hearing her answer. Then, he walked to the window and made a call.

Bella stepped behind him and nervously listened in. She didn't care about what would happen to Simon. She just felt uncomfortable about taking

Domink's metĄ.

Dominic called Simon Once connected, Dominic asked harshly, "How does it feel to be holding my money?"

Simon concealed his guilt with an awkward laugh. "I borrowed money from my daughter. I'll pay her back. Isn't she your girlfriend? Doesn't she even have the right to spend 1.5 million?"

Dominic gritted his teeth. "If you want money, come to me. If you harass her again, you won't live to see the next day! You can keep the money. Consider it a fee to sever your father-daughter relationship with her. This is your last warning-watch yourself!" After he finished speaking, Dominic hung up the phone angrily. When he turned back, he found Bella's eyes glistening with unshed tears. He froze.

"What's wrong? Did I handle it wrongly

Bella threw herself into his arms, burying her face in his chest as she sobbed. "Why did you give away 1.5 million? I might never earn that much money in my life. You could just force him to pay it back. There's no need to be so generous with him!" Dominte sighed in relief. Be gently stroked her soft hair, momentarily forgetting that they had just been arguing that morning

"It's okay. Think of it as a sum to hery you some peace and a clean slate. He doesn't deserve to be your father. If something like this happens again, just call me directly. Don't let yourself be pressured into giving out money like this." Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward!