She Chose Him Now She Wants Me Back novel Chapter 362

Chapter 362

Lydia’s expression stiffened, a hint of discomfort flashing across her face. She was only a lawyer. Unlike Autumn or jessica, she lacked their confidence and presence. Aware of Isabella’s identity and faced with such open hostility, she did not dare argue back.

Dominic frowned. “Isabella, are you sick in the head?”

Isabella ignored him. Her gaze fixed on Lydia, her expression icy. “I told you to leave. Don’t you understand?”

Lydia’s lashes fluttered. In appearance, figure, status, and background, Isabella surpassed her in every way. With Isabella’s presence fully unleashed, those words crushed her with humiliation. She could only turn to Dominic for help.

He stepped forward and shoved Isabella aside. “Move.”

She was unprepared and stumbled, nearly losing her balance.

Dominic did not spare her a glance. He turned to Lydia. “What brings you here today?”

Lydia exhaled softly, forced a smile, and said, “I was just passing by and thought I’d ask if you wanted to have dinner together.” “Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go,” Dominic replied with an easy smile.

He had barely taken a step when someone grabbed his arm.

He turned and met Isabella’s pleading eyes. “Honey… don’t go with her. Let’s pick up Lily together, okay?”

Dominic shook her off, freed himself from her grasp, and said flatly, “There’s no need. Katherine is picking Lily up today. Stay away from me.”

Isabella’s expression changed. “Honey, your status isn’t what it used to be. This woman may not have good intentions in getting close to you.”

Lydia’s eyes widened. Agitation overtook her restraint. “What do you mean by that? I haven’t offended you, have I?”

“Don’t get worked up.” Dominic raised a hand to calm her, then turned to Isabella. “My social relationships are none of your business. I know very well who around me is good or bad. At least…”

His smile turned cold. “If someone had ulterior motives toward me, I wouldn’t mistake him for a sworn brother. That kind of disgusting, nauseating thing is not something I would ever do.”

Isabella froze.

After that, Dominic grabbed Lydia’s hand and walked away.

Lydia hesitated. “Leaving her there like that… is it really okay?”

Dominic glanced back.

Isabella stood motionless, as if her soul had been stripped away.

“She’ll be fine,” he said calmly.

Isabella’s inner resilience was extreme. At times she was as solid as a fortress, and at others as fragile as paper. His reproach might shatter her defenses for a short while, but by tomorrow she would likely come running back again.

“Oh.” Lydia nodded, then smiled. “Then that’s fine. I’ll treat you to dinner!”

Dominic chuckled. “I’ll pay. You treated the last two times.”

“Then… all right.” Lydia blinked, her smile widening.

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She wore business attire today: a black cropped blazer paired with a pencil skirt. The outfit highlighted her figure and gave her a sharp, professional air. When she smiled like that, she looked faintly sly.

Dominic drove off. As they passed the company entrance, he caught sight of Isabella still standing there. She clearly had not

recovered.

He looked only once before turning his attention back to the road.

After that, he took Lydia to a nearby restaurant.

Seated in a quiet corner, Lydia said, “Bro, do you think this counts as a date for us?”

She was a few years younger than him. As they talked, she had begun calling him “bro,” and he had not objected.

“A date,” Dominic said thoughtfully. “I guess it does.”

“Haha! Going on a date with a handsome guy like you really is an honor for me.”