Chapter 29 Taking Orders from a Woman for the First Time

Dominic, on the other end of the call, sounded a bit irritated. "Get lost. If you can't speak properly, don't speak at all. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up." Leonard quickly changed his tone as he complained, "I've been stuck in this backwater place for a month now, barely scraping by for the sake of this project. Where's your humanity? Finish up what you're doing and come over soon, and don't forget to bring the planning documents." Before he could finish, the call was cut off. It was unclear whether Dominic had even listened. Just then, Bella came out with a plate of food. "Food's ready. Help me bring out the rest of the dishes." There were tables and chairs set up in the yard, and the weather was just right—not too hot, not too cold. Eating outside in the gentle night breeze felt rare and peaceful. Leonard, with his usual lazy stride, walked into the kitchen to help carry the dishes. It was the first time in his life that anyone had dared to order him around, and it was