The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 41

Dominic

The last person I expected to come to this party was my brother. He made it clear that he had other matters to attend to, so I didn’t count on him showing up here.

I look back at Frank and he seems amused by how nervous I am.

“You’re really enjoying this, aren’t you?” I shake my head at him.

“How can I not enjoy this? You brought this upon yourself. How the hell are you going to get out of this one?”

look around as I think of a way to leave, but the only exit is on the other side. And because we’re in the VIP section, it doesn’t have a lot of people so it’s easy to spot me.

“There you are, big brother!” Jake cheerfully says to me.

Fuck. I’m so screwed, just like Frank said.

Trying to quickly come up with possible explanations, I rise to my feet and turn around to face Jake.

“What are you doing here?” I ask. “I thought you said you wouldn’t come, Frank didn’t even put you on the list”

“I know what I said, but on second thought, I’ve seen people posting pictures and I saw lots of gorgeous girls in here. I need a few for the night.”

“Just a moment, young fella, Frank chimes in. “The girls at table 9 are mine.”

“I see.” Jake raises his hands in defeat. “Well, there’s plenty more to go around so don’t worry about me. I’m just here to have a good time. Now why is it just the two of you here? I can’t see Vanessa. Where is she? Did she just go to the ladies room or something? I want to see her.”

I already knew this was coming, but I’m still not prepared. Shit.

“Vanessa’s not here,” I say to him.

“I know, but where can I find her? is she upstairs or something?”

“I left her at home.”

“You left her?” His eyes widen.

“Yeah.”

“Why?”

“She didn’t want to come because she’s not feeling well.”

you decided to come to a

put his phone so

back my phone.” He grunts as he tries to

You’re not calling anybody. They don’t need to know anything about

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it from me but shakes his head. “How could you leave her alone when

be with her right

said to him!” Frank chimes in.

“Shut up.

at Frank with

I can tell that he’s actually disappointed

to make it seem like it’s not a big deal, some giggles from a certain table catch our attention and we all look over. A few girls dancing get out of the way and then Carmella comes into view.

is Carmella doing here?” Jake asks, pointing at her.

I

me, so I think of a lie but Frank steps in

who invited her along with the friends she’s

it was my brother who invited

scoff as I smack the side of Jake’s arm and say, “Don’t be ridiculous. I didn’t even know

doesn’t deserve to be here,” Jake twists his face in an

as he keeps staring at her. “Just by looking at her, my mood is

ruined”

spots Jake, she gets up from

in the other direction, but I can’t even

she stops right in front of

to her, his voice a little harsh as he crosses

smile instantly fades.

me. “I really wish Vanessa was here because what I’m looking at is

looks away as she scratches the back

was here, too,” Carmella chimes in, making Jake shoot his head back at her. “I just came to say hi to you. I haven’t seen

we have something in common or anything to talk

punch him right now for

now.”

going back to

He looks away

to her table, I clench my fists but Frank gets up and places his hand on my shoulder, shaking his head at me so I can

honest, big brother. I know you warned me, but I have to say this. I’m so glad we were all against your relationship with

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