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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your friend?”

she asks,

Don’t tell me you didn’t see her over there.” He

I didn’t know

smacks his lips. “It turns

like you’re not happy about

two even friends?” he asks,

seconds, Vanessa knows exactly what I expect of her,

wine glass and carries her

up to leave and I instantly bite my lip as she walks away. How could she

I look over at Frank and Jake, I’m in disbelief at how they can’t stop staring at her. I look around, and all the men are staring as she walks by. It actually

Vanessa

that I felt horrible in the morning, but I changed my mind about an hour ago. I need to have a good time. I can’t always be home and i

Carmella here, I now have to keep up

appearances because of our friendship, something which I had agreed

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

We even fake smiles at each other, but the moment she wraps

you come to this

Mrs Richards. Isn’t it

stayed

time

you can’t

step back to shoot me a glare while forcing a

anything stupid right now. That’s right. You know you can’t, so sit down and

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other three girls join in, asking me to sit with

so much about

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

showed us some wedding pictures. No one

right across from Carmella. She smiles but I can tell she’s glaring at me.

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

is Carmella. She knows nothing about this stuff, except when it

can find some time from your busy schedule?” one of them asks. “I’d be honored if you’d attend an event I’m hosting. It’s a conference about women

“Of course.”

come to my event, too? another one asks and just like that, everyone starts talking at the same time. I’m actually overwhelmed.

a time. Of course I’ll show up. Just give

wow, you’re so kind,” one of

lady sitting next to her says. “Didn’t you read about what she did

much, but I don’t care, especially when I see how Carmella’s glaring

phone. She suddenly seems a little uncomfortable and I wonder what’s going on with her. But before I can even take a guess of what it could be, the ladies grab

Richards, look

gasp in shock.

ladies going to Frank, and two of them going to

they know he’s

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

to kick

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

intimidating expression, I head over to the VIP section, looking right at the

Degling

as I’m close enough, I don’t even have t to say anything. They instantly

I say

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you are. Come here.” He holds out his

shock when he pulls me down into