The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 42

Dominic

As Vanessa boldly struts in my direction and the bodyguards leave, my gaze lingers on her. She’s in a strapless satin black dress that hugs her curves. It also has a thigh slit that draws my attention several times.

Standing beside me, Frank moves closer and whispers, “She looks so good! But how is she here? I thought you said she wasn’t feeling well.”

I’m unable to respond to him as I can only look at her

To keep up appearances, I approach her and when I’m close enough, I wrap my arm around her waist and pull her close to my chest.

” didn’t expect to see you here,” I say to her, pretending to kiss her cheek.

She places her hands on my shoulders. “I changed my mind, I’ll be here for an hour or two.”

“But why did you even bother to come? It’s not like you’re going to enjoy yourself here. I left you looking and feeling miserable.”

She slightly pushes me away, then smirks at me as she points at herself. “Dol look miserable to you right now?”

I glance at her figure and the amount of effort she put into her outfit and makeup. I’m clearly able to tell that she doesn’t look miserable at

Looking away from her thick thigh, I say, “You came here on your own, so don’t expect me to babysit you.”

She waves at Frank with a smile while she speaks to me. “I don’t remember saying I needed you for anything. I came here on my own.”

“There she is!” Jake cheers from behind Vanessa, and she instantly turns around and smiles at him.

“I’m so glad you came,” Jake says while hugging her. “My brother told me you didn’t feel well, but you look so damn good!”

I clench my jaw at how his eyes linger on her, and it doesn’t help that she chuckles at that fucking compliment.

“changed my mind when my husband called, and I feel better now.”

“He called you?” Jake seems amused.

“Yeah, he did. He said he was lonely without

the

Unbelievable, her acting is so spot on that Jake’s instantly convinced. She w

was smart enough to handle the situation without me telling her

what to do

vt to me.

We all sit down at our table and she’s right next to

So what are you drinking tonight?” Frank asks, glancing at her exposed collarbone.

“I’m being honest, I haven’t had a drink in a long time, she admits. “Maybe I’ll just have a glass of wine.”

Having her so close and looking so seductive reminds me of what happened that night.

At the same time, Carmella instantly comes to mind, so I look over at her table and she’s glaring at me. Why would she do that when she knows that this is absolutely important? Unless she’s only upset that Vanessa showed up whent said she wouldn’t.

As the four of us drink together, Jake brings up something that greatly annoys me.

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friend?” He rolls his eyes.

asks, completely

me you didn’t see her over there.”

didn’t know she was

smacks his lips. “It turns out Frank invited

sound like you’re not happy

not How are you two even friends?” he asks, looking in Carmella’s

Vanessa knows exactly what I expect of her, and she

wine glass and carries her purse. “I

away. How could she

can’t stop staring at her. I look around, and all the men are staring as she walks by. It actually makes me poke my cheek in disapproval. I’ll have to do something

Vanessa

morning, but I changed my mind about an hour ago. I need to have a good time. I can’t

here, I now have to

of our friendship, something which I

I approach her table, the men whistle at me but I pay them no attention. However, I can’t deny how handsome they are, but not as

at each other, but the moment she wraps her arms around me, she whispers against my car.

the hell did you come to this

Mrs Richards. Isn’t

should’ve stayed

time with Dominic. You can have him all to yourself while you’re here. Oh, wait,

you can’t

She takes a step back to shoot me

smile back as i say, “I dare you to try anything stupid right now. That’s right. You know you can’t, so sit down and drink up.”

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join in, asking me to sit with them

told us so much about

What did she say?” I’m so curious about what she’s been saying about me

you’re very good friends but we didn’t believe her even when she showed us

close,” I reply, sitting right across from Carmella. She smiles but I

them are in the corporate world. I actually find myself enjoying talking

the conversation is Carmella. She knows nothing about this stuff, except

them asks. “I’d be honored if you’d attend an event I’m hosting. It’s a conference about women

“Of course.”

asks and just like that, everyone starts talking at the same time. I’m actually

one at a time. Of course I’ll show up. Just give me the dates and we’ll keep in

wow, you’re so kind,” one of them

says. “Didn’t you read about what she did at Little Warriors Hospital for

little too much, but I don’t care, especially when I see

down at her phone. She suddenly seems a little uncomfortable and I wonder what’s going on with her. But before I can even take

look at

gasp in

notice several ladies going to Frank, and two

dare they do that? Don’t they know he’s married and his wife’s here?”

to take action, and I will. Right now, I even feel a little more daring than usual as the wine

to kick

I have to deal with this,” I say to them.

section, looking right at the two ladies hanging around

Degling

as soon as I’m close enough, I don’t even have t to say anything. They instantly move aside and get

say

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He holds out his

soon as he wraps his arm around me, I’m in for a shock when he pulls me down into his lap, but I smile as