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.”

right now? She’s not feeling well and you decided to come to a party? Wait until mom and dad hear about this.”

phone so he can dial a number, I snatch the phone from him.

you doing? Give e me back my phone.” He

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

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you leave

be with her

what I said to him!” Frank chimes in.

“Shut up.

over at Frank with a

Jake, I can tell that he’s actually disappointed in me.

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

hell is Carmella doing here?” Jake asks, pointing

I

her with me, so I think of a lie but Frank

along with the friends

was my brother who invited

Jake’s arm and say, “Don’t

to be here,” Jake twists

sneer as he keeps staring at her. “Just by looking

ruined”

gets up from her seat

just want to tell her to go in the other direction, but I can’t even

smiles widely when she stops right in front

his voice a little harsh

instantly

really wish Vanessa was here because what

know he’s talking about Carmella and she awkwardly looks away as she scratches

wish my friend 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

you even see me? It’s not like we have something in common or anything to

could punch him right now for being so mean to my babe.

now.”

back to my

He looks away from her

to her table, I clench my fists but Frank gets up and places his hand on my

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

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