Calls completely underestimated how much Bella could cause. She all night, alternating between bouts of and rambling incoherently. Every time she quieted down, it wasn’t long before she started throwing up again. He spent the entire night taking care of managing to catch a brief at the of dawn approached. Bella, suffering from a hangover, woke up not long after. pounding in head was a stark reminder of how much had to drink the night before. As she took in unfamiliar and of tired asleep the bed, her headache intensified. How had she ended up Felix’s place? Fragments of the previous memories swirled her mind, and cursed herself as she checked call log. It was then that realized she had indeed Felix. But there something else. She received missed calls from Dominic. was going on? Why had Dominic called so many times? Felix, who was groggy from his brief rest, noticed she was awake. He got up and, seeing calls from Dominic on phone, “You too drunk last night… When saw it was calling. I didn’t want to create any misunderstandings. ” Felix had always meticulous–fully aware of the complicated relationship between Bella and Dominic. Bella felt sense embarrassment. Felix had once liked her, and now had a fool of herself in front him. was nothing more humiliating. “I’m sorry for all trouble. You should get some said. Felix stopped her. “Wait a minute. It’s chilly in the morning, and your coat got last night. Wear for now. It’s hard to get a cab around here. Let me drive you home. ” Bella her mouth to refuse, but Felix anticipated her objection. “After a night like that, a It’s trouble. Let me take you. ” The words was about to say in her throat. she wanted now was to this place as quickly as possible. She felt utterly mortified. then, phone rang. It was Lia. Felix draped his jacket over her shoulders. She pretended to be fully engrossed in the call, trying to ignore the gesture. “Lia, are you after last night?” Lia’s was frantic. about me! Are you okay? Have you seen what’s online? Someone photos of you and Felix!” Bella’s mind couldn’t keep up. “What? are you talking about?” Lia didn’t time explaining. She hung up and sent a instead. When Bella it, she saw photos taken her and Felix getting into his car the previous night. In the pictures, she was practically draped him, and they looked incredibly intimate. Her flushed made the whole scene appear even more suggestive. The h read, “Cardiothoracic Surgeon’s Scandalous Night Out with a Rich Playboy the Bar. ” In the comments section, someone had anonymously Bella’s real and name of the Chapter 18 M–sed Calls hospital where she worked. Even Felix wasn’t spared. It felt like a bolt from blue. Bella stood frozen, her trembling as held her phone. Was why Dominic had called her so many times? Had he this online? Seeing her reaction, Felix took the phone from her and glanced at article. expression darkened. He tried to reassure her, “It’s baseless rumors. Don’t worry. I’ll handle it. Let me take you home first. ” This was the first time Bella had encountered something like this, she I’m sorry. If I hadn’t called you last you wouldn’t dragged into this…” Felix smiled gently. “I told you it’s okay. Let’s go. ” th angry and helpless. Her mind was a fog, and felt disoriented. Felix naturally supported her walked. As reached the front gate, they both noticed black Rolls–Royce parked in front villa. by the car was Dominic. In cool breeze, he stood there like a yet figure. His expression was calm, his demeanor but there was an undeniable coldness and detachment in eyes. Enjoy Ad–Free Reading