The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 23

Dominic

Before I can

an even

descend from the limousine, Carmella charges at my window with clenched fists.

It takes everything in me to stay calm. Since I’m on my way to see the children, I don’t need anyone ruining my mood.

When I step

ep out and close my door, I glance inside to speak to Vanessa

“Stay here and keep your mouth shut.”

She nonchalantly nods and looks down at her phone.

“Are you kidding me right now? Even when I’m right in front of you, you’re still ignoring me?” Carmella yells as she grabs onto the back of my jacket, pulling it so I can face the other direction.

Again it takes everything in me to stay composed, but as soon as I face her, I hold onto her wrist and drag her away from the limousine

“Let me go!” She frantically attempts to pull away. “I said let me go!”

I ignore her demand for just a few more seconds. Once we’re at a distance, I let her go and she crosses her arms with a pout as she faces the other side, her oversized shirt not even well aligned with her shoulders.

“What’s the meaning of this?” I rest my hands on the sides of my waist.

“Do

men

have to ask?” She chuckles bitterly with her dry lips. “What did you expect me to do? You won’t pick up my calls and reply to my

What other choice did I have?”

Her eyes are wide open and that only makes me notice the dark circles around her eyes. That along with her messy hair makes me wonder if this is really because of me.

My expression is evident of just how much I disapprove of her actions. “You’re not supposed to come here. We talked about this.”

“I know we did, but like I said to you, I had no other choice.”

“And you expect me to talk to you after what you’ve just done here?” I slightly raise my voice at her.

She instantly softens up, dropping her hands and approaching me with a frantic gaze. It’s almost like she hasn’t been sleeping

“Babe, I’m sorry. How many times must I apologize? Isn’t this already enough?”

I’m in disbelief at how she’s talking about this right now.

She grabs one to the lapels of my jacket and I’m so disappointed that I don’t even have the strength in me to move away.

Even if I want to lash out, nothing should ruin my mood.

Then, I remember that I’m right outside my home and should anyone see this, it’ll be a huge scandal.

I hold onto wrists to make her loosen her grip on my lapels, but she holds on tightly. There’s only one way to deal with this situation.

“Babe.” My voice is gentle.

“Hmm?” She smiles a little and instantly lets go.

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I shove my hands in my pocket and take a step back as I look around. Luckily, there’s no one else in sight, but I spot her car, which is parked a few feet away from the limousine.

I say, “We’ll talk about this when I

you

the children’s

I see her annoyance. Right now, it

promise we’ll talk afterwards,

really promise?” She pouts.

about it, the longer I take to speak to her, the higher the chances of frequently

freshen up. I want you

dry lips only turning white the more she stretches them

with that bitch? I saw

first public appearance together and I need this to score points with

to hear anything more about her.” She rolls

I want you to do for me. You’re going to get in your car

be waiting for you.”

I

for a qui

I

her

around my

her arms away and step

want to kiss me?” She

we are

tuffs “Fine”

She huffs.

flips her messy hair as she walks back to her car with delight, it takes me a moment to compose

how crazy

mostly silent, until bring up something I

first stopping by

toy store, the one

my Aunt Patricia.”

the wedding.

to

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rolls her eyes as she crosses her arms.

we leave the store. I still don’t know what to get for Penelope.”

to

know about toys?”

you obviously don’t.”

my seat with a clenched jaw as I glare at her. “You better watch the way you speak

manages to clear

what I thought,” I say to

already tight outside and one of

can’t help but poke

Vanessa.

like I love and care about

I turn around, lean forward

smiles as she moves closer to the edge until finally, she

the ground, we intertwine our fingers

every time I’m out in public with

with

they acknowledge Vanessa so much that I want to roll my eyes. Of course, she’s part of the Richards family, but she doesn’t

keeps smiling at everyone, responding

filled with so much activity as everyone is in the middle

exactly where I have to go

find Aunt

lead

a few people take pictures. When I take note of that, I smile a bit more, which is different from Vanessa. She’s been smiling the entire time. She’s enjoying this a little bit too much but still, it helps me score points.

Patricia’s office, security opens the door for

When we

get to

as she sees Vanessa, she rises to

feet, her face