The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 14

Chapter 55

Vanessa

Right after I slap Carmella, the palm of my hand stings but right now, I just don’t care.

My eyes are blazing with anger and fixed on her as she touches her cheek while facing the other side. At this moment, I have no regrets.

In only a few seconds, Dominic rushes between us but faces me, clenching his jaw hard as he looks down at me. I don’t even want to look at him after how far he let her go with this when he could’ve said something earlier. As I try to regulate my heavy and rushed breathing. I look to the side.

1 know he’s fuming and has only stepped in to comfort her and lash out at me because I’m nothing to him. That’s why I’m so prepared for it that it won’t bother me at all when it happens.

“Babe,” he says to her while still facing me.”

“Y–yeah?” she says, her tone a little shaky.

“Go outside and pick up that bear.”

I instantly look back at him, my eyes widening a little at his instruction for her. I even hold my breath, wondering if I’ve just heard him correctly.

What? Why the hell should I do that?”

“Who threw it outside?” He looks over his shoulder.

“I did.”

“Then why should anyone else pick it up?”

“Because that shit doesn’t belong to me.”

“But who threw it outside?”

“Me

“Then go outside and pick it up.”

“But-”

“Babe, I’m not going to repeat myself. Once you have it, bring it back here.”

“This is bullshit! She fucking slapped me and you’ll just let it go?

handle that, too. Now, hurry up. I’ll be watching you through the window.”

storms out and slams the

the two of us and he looks back at me, I’m still so shocked that I can’t speak. It feels like he’s about to lash out, but I don’t care. I was certain he

I furiously slapped her, but it’s no longer the only reason. I’m so touched that even as his blank expression turns into a glare, I’m barely affected

Chapter 55

finally say to him.

you. I’m trying

sounds harsh, I’m more grateful than I am offended by

slap my girlfriend.” His tone

keep my hands to myself.” I try to sound harsh as I say it, but I can’t. I’m deeply affected by the

doesn’t seem to go away, but not even that can ruin the way I feel right

silence, I notice his eyes soften just for

and

gets even closer

staring at the view of his side profile as I gain an appreciation for him. This time, he really surprised

from where I stand, I hear Carmella

throw this crap up

should be in your hand

–“But-

walks away from the window and heads out

www

outside, my lips curving into a small smile as I completely calm my nerves. This makes him way less

Dominic, as if trying to talk her way out of what’s expected

a few seconds for her to barge into my room, and when she does, she hurls the bear at me. Even though it hits my face, I’m not offended

she keeps her eyes on me, slamming

hear Dominic calling out to her in the hallway, but it sounds like it’s not

at the bear, glad that it came back

Dominic

doesn’t matter how many times I call out to Carmella. She walks away from me faster so she can get to the elevator. I only want to talk to her about this, but she’s too stubborn to listen and

the attitude she’s portraying right now. Without a second thought, I grab onto her wrist, then pull her

frantically trying to get

until I have her inside my bedroom, then

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to her, she pushes me aggressively and my back hits the door. I almost lose my balance, but

with you?” I ask,

you that question!” she yells, poking my chest

your voice down. I don’t want the