Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 286

Chapter 286 Only You

Bella's heart thattered at Dominic's words. "Stop it... The director alivadly spoke to me the last time about always being late."

He snorted lightly and said, "He dared to talk to you? Just tell him it's my fault you're late. That hospital won't fall apart without you."

estill retosed, defending herself with all her might, yet her ellents were all for nothing. The moment he leaned in, his overwhelming power took away her

A bir gerunigy from kist waking up, Bellanwattered, "I thought you were above worldly

panted softly by her ear, his voice dripping with desine. "You're the only exception

ver, his phone rang at that mouent and broke the mood Seeing Victor calling, Dominic frowned and got up to take the call in the bathroom.

breathed a sigh of relict and returned to her mom to get dressed. When she came out, he had just finished his call and was heading out.

He handed her the car keys and bank cand she had previously telumed to him. "Don't be so heartless next time. And don't hesitate to spend the noney on the card" Bella remained silent. Now wasn't the time for an argument; it she refused, he would surely give her another les

ber lesson.

Suddente. Domning drew her close and kissed her lips, "Go do your thing. I'll see you tonight."

She passed her lips together and lowered her head as she left. The warmth of his kiss lingered. He was terrifying when angry, but his tenderness was even homining She would've thought he had split personalities if she hadn't known him since childhood, After antiving at the hospital, she learned Victor was receiving treatment there. When she knew that he had hurt an artery in his arm, she went to see him in the impatient department.

Two menacing bodyguards stood outside of his ward. Bella couldn't help but teel nervous and pretended to pass by. Despite wearing a doctor's coat, bodyguards glanced at her suspiciously, causing her to breakout in a cold sweat.

Around the comer, she overheard two people talking.

"Is everything done?"

Yes, just waiting on the results."

"Why is the boss doing a patemity test? He doesn't have any children, does he?"

"It's no surprise even if he does have an illegitimate child, given his status,"

But it can't be

Their conversation came to an abrupt halt when they entered

Victor's ward.

the

Bella was left puzzled by whatever she just heard. She wondered if she had accidentally discovered one of Victor's secrets. Dominic had previously said that his past was complicated and that he couldn't entirely understand him. more and kept the knowledge to herself

I came to look for Lan, but I can't see him anywhere, and he's not picking up my

At the thought of this, she decided not to speculate in When she retumed to her office. Leonard emerged out of nowhere and asked, "H, 1 calls Have you seen him?"

She shook her head and answered, "I haven't seen him either. Perhaps he's ott today. Is there something urgent?

He didn't seem to be arious "t's nothing urgent. By the way, has a moved to her new studio?"

Bella then remembered that when Lia hosted a party tocher new studio, she didn't invite Leonard but invited Felix. It seemed nude that Lia didn't askhim, considering that he was the one who had rented the lot to her, and they had already made amends. Not to mention, Leonard even invited her to his island for her birthday

"the just moved in Thank you for renting the space to her. It really helped her out, Bella replied vaguely.

He grinned. "It's not a big deal, but it's not your place to thank me for it. Anyway, I'll get moving

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