Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)
Chapter 156

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Lia grabbed the takeout and started eating without a second thought. Bella sat down next to Diane and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Why do you want her to leave Joville?"

Diane sighed. "Do you think I want to? I suspect Leonard might have feelings for your friend. I don't mind if he marries an ordinary woman, and if he wants to marry her, I'll be happy for him.

"But his father won't allow it. For your friend's safety and future, it's better to nip this in the bud. I noticed something was off when Leonard, who's always been into fighting and sports, suddenly got interested in wood carving.

"I did some digging and found out he placed two orders with this studio. Also, when your friend grabbed his tie that day at the office, he didn't even fight back. I knew something was

up."

Bella was speechless. She had never seen any sign that Leonard liked Lia. It didn't make any sense. How could there be feelings between them when they had only met a few times and things were always tense between them? Not to mention the two orders... So, the money Lia made from her last trip was actually from

Leonard...

Seeing Bella stay quiet, Diane assumed she was upset. She explained herself, "Bella, please don't think badly of me. I'm really looking out for your friend. In families like ours, marriage isn't something you get to decide on your own. Leonard's two older brothers won't be any different.

"Although I brought him into our family, he's not Truman's biological son. And because our family treats him so well despite that, he can't afford to live recklessly.

"You have no idea how complicated things are in our family. Leonard's second brother had someone he loved before he got married, but Truman tore them apart. In the end, his brother had to give in.

"That woman... didn't fare well after that. I couldn't do anything to help her... I just don't want your friend to go through that. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Bella shivered just hearing the story. "Mrs. Sawyer, you don't have to worry. As for now, Lia. doesn't like Leonard at all. If anything, they act more like enemies, You don't have to make her Jeave Joville. As long as Leonard doesn't bother her again, nothing will happen." Diane sighed. "If that's the case, I'll trust your judgment. I'm not unreasonable; it's just my troublemaker son who started this. Well, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

After seeing Diane out, Bella felt a wave of dread wash over her. Looking over at Lia, who was happily devouring her food without a care in the world, she walked over and gave her a light

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smack on the head.

"All you do is eat! Tell me, have you had any contact with Leonard when I wasn't around?"

Clutching her head, Lia looked at Bella with a mix of confusion and indignation. "What are you talking about? I've been avoiding him like the plague! The first time I met him was at

Dominic's place. Then, we bumped into each other again at dinner when he was with Amber and Dominic.

"After that, we had that huge argument, I cursed him out, and he started messing with me. I went to his office, found out he placed those orders, and now, here we are."

Bella breathed a small sigh of relief and asked, "So, how do you feel about Leonard now?"

Lia rolled her eyes and said, "How do I feel? I hate him, obviously! He's a jerk, plain and simple. What else could I possibly feel? His mom's nice, though. She even offered to help me start a company, but I don't want to leave Joville... Wait, where did she go?" Bella waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry about it. I turned her down for you because I know you don't want to leave. Just promise me one thing... don't fall for Leonard. Seriously,

don't."

Lia burst out laughing as if Bella had just told the funniest joke in the world. "Me? Fall for him? He may be handsome, but a man can't rely just on physical appearance alone. "Also, I don't care about his money. I can support myself. Bella, the only thing I want is to tear him to pieces!"