Chapter 449 Playing the Game

Once Bella entered the room, she shut the door firmly behind her. Carla, watching from the hallway, clearly caught a glimpse of Sean opening the door. Sean looked like he had just stepped out of the shower, wearing only a pair of sweatpants. His damp hair and perfectly defined muscles were hard to ignore, though Bella did her best not to stare. Even though Bella treated him like a kid, his appearance made it harder to keep that mindset. She quickly looked away. "Can you put on a shirt? I'm just here to stay for a bit. Carla is bound to tell Dominic I'm here. It's just a matter of whether he takes the bait." Sean grabbed a T-shirt and slipped it on. "Don't underestimate a man's need for control and possession. Just relax. He'll show up. And even if he doesn't, you'll definitely get a call." Sitting alone in a hotel room with Sean made Bella feel uneasy. To keep things casual, she started making conversation. "Why are you staying in a hotel? Why not at home?" Sean shrugged. "Do