Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 106

Chapter 106 If It Happens Once, It'll Happen Again

Liggessively brushed her teeth, frustrated. "Forget it. I'll go by myself-no need for you to tag along. I have a temper, but I know when to draw the line. I'm the bossed my studio, and several people depend on ine for their livelihood. Don't worry, I'll handle it." Bells thought about it and agreed. No matter how unreliable or impulsive Lia could be at times, she still managed t sense. "Alright then. Good luck."

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After dropping Bella off at the hospital, La followed the address on the original agreement to the contract partner's office.

When she called, the assistant answered once again. He told her to wait, saying the boss was in a meeting and would be tied up for about two hours.

Lia was already seething but held her anger in

The company was a large financial firm, impressive In size, which only made her more imitated. Why would a billion-dollar company back out of a contract with a small studio like hers? It seemed like they were making trouble just for fun.

She hadn't eaten in the morning due to the stress, and now, with hunger setting in, she grew even more initable Figuring she had two hours to kill, she decided to grab some breakfast.

But just as she sat at a nearby café, ready to eat, her phone rang again. It was the assistant. The meeting had ended early, and the boss was ready to see her. He aslund where she wan Cursing under her breath, Lia abandoned her breakfast and rushed back to the office.

When she met the assistant, she forced herself to smile politely. "Could you tell me why the contract is being canceled? All of our products are handcrafted, and I've personally checked them. The quality is top-notch

Still not making eye contact, the assistant la herinto the elevator and pressed the button without a word. "I'm not sure. You'll have to discuss that with my boss"

Lissed on the outside, but internally, she was fuming.

Before entering the office, she composed herself and put on her best polite, friendly expression. The assistant opened the door for her. "Go on."

"Thank you"

Forthe first time, the assistant glanced at her and nodded slightly.

She froze in the office when she saw Leonard sitting at the desk. Her smile vanished instantly, "What are you doing here?

Leonard replied expressionlessly, "Weren't you the one who wanted to meet me?

Only then did it hit her-Leonard was her client! Recalling the events of the previous night, she felt disoriented, "You're not seriously doing this out of pe spite, are you? why drag the business into a private prudge? out of personal

Hlavone was cold."

"Because I'm not a good person"

La felt the bitter sting of her words returning to haunt her. This was precisely what they meant by "holsted by your own petard." He was blatantly using this as an excuse for personal revenge, still holding onto that one insult from the night before. After a moment, she mustered up a forced smile. "I didn't low you were the client. I take back what I said, alright? I've beenamline

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Chap 106 if it Happens Once I Happen Again

"If you cancel now, the losses will be huge for me. Maybe this money is nothing to you, but it's a big deal for me.

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Leonard leaned back in his chair, eyes closed. His voice was icy, "How is that my problem? Like you said, it's nothing to me. You're the one who's going to suffer."

She felt like she was at her breaking point. She bit her lip and walked over to him. "I'm sorry. Is that enough?"

He opened his eyes, his gaze dark and heavy. "So, you think an apology just settles everything? This is the first time I've ever been insulted like that... You've got some nerve."

Liacursed inwardly, "You'll get used to it. It it happens once, it'll happen again..."

Outwardly, though, she kept up her meek act. "I've already apologized. What else do you want from me?"