Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 289

Leonard walked into the main hall with a grim expression and said nothing. He couldn't help but see the irony of the situation as he looked at the large number of people. He hated being exploited as a tool for the Sawyer family's goals. Since he wasn't their biological son, he led to be careful and never act out.

in the eyes of the others, it seemed like the Sawyer family treated him as their own. But only he knew how much he had endured and how he had been wallding on epeshells all these years.

Xavier, the second beir of the Sawyer family, patted him on the shoulder. That woman's not bad.*

Upon hearing this, Leonard's expression grew even darker. "Don't act like you know everything."

Xavier smirked lightly and said, "Don't follow my footsteps. Look where I've ended up. Do you think you'll do any better? As long as Dad's alive, we won't ever know what freedom is" Despite his displeasure, Leonard had never wanted Daniel dead. He was only upset with Daniel's control over his marriage. There was no denying Daniel had treated him well in other aspects Leonard looked at his brother, surprised. "What are you talking about?"

Xavier let out a cold laugh. "My silly little brother, that old man's kindness is exclusively for you and your mother. Don't expect me to feel the same way about him. As has biological son, I've envied you, the outsider, since childhood. I've never felt proud of being born into the Sawyer family."

Leonard was taken aback by his words. This was Xavier's first time opening up to him. In the past, both of his brothers seemed to treat him well, but he could tell it was primarily out of fear of their father. This was the first time they had a serious conversation Sawyer residence since he was add and had only recently grasped the complexities of his family. He wondered if Diane

The irony was that he had grown up in the Saw

had been protecting him too well previously.

The inevitable occurred, and Leonard finally met the woman Daniel arranged for him.

The Klein family, one of Joville's top ten famous families, was an excellent match for the Sawyer family. Leonard and the woman were close in age. At first glance, Yelena Klein, the oldest daughter of the Klein family, was graceful, beautiful, and lovely. There was no flaw to pick on.

The elders of both families were evidently happy, participating in spirited conversations, making it obvious they favored this marriage arrangement.

However, for Yelena and Leonard to stay there during the discussion was nothing short of torment. The two exchanged knowing glances before discreetly excusing themselves, stating they needed to speak alone.

Yelena took the initiative to link her arm to Leonard's, but he immediately felt uncomfortable. Once they were out of sight of the elders and were alone on the balcony, he carefully drew his arm away. "Looks like you're not fond of this arrangement either."

Her previously graceful attitude vanished, leaving a glimmer of scom in her eyes. "Yes. I don't like it at all. Despite your good looks, I have no interest in marrying Into the Sawyer family's bastard line."

Her words didn't hurt Leonard. He was already accustomed to it. He shed hi either."

This gentlemanly posture and lit a cigarette. "Is that so? Great! Because you're not my type

Yelena was instantly offended by his remarks and didn't hesitate to insult him, "A bastard will always remain a bastard. Oh, I nearly forgot that you're an illegitimate child who doesn't even know who your biological father is

"I'd never lower myself by associating with someone like you. When Mr. Sawyer dies, you probably won't even get a single penny of his inheritance, right?" Leonard's gaze turned cold as the cigarette dangled from his lips. "Who the hell are you calling an illegitimate child?"

Before Leonard could d respond, someone stole his line, and a shadow appeared before him as they delivered a smack across Yelena's face.

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