The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 65

Vanessa

After constantly thinking about Dominic’s break–up, I only managed to fall asleep around 4 a.m. and now, I’m paying the price for it as I feel like I didn’t rest enough. It’s even obvious from my eyes. But these signs of tiredness still won’t get in the way because I’ll use makeup to cover it all up. I can’t afford to look like a mess.

I’m supposed to meet Sophie at 12 p.m. so I can try on the diamond necklaces before they launch. I know that even if I don’t give her my opinion, she’ll still be launching them anyway, but actually want to do this. I was honored that she asked. Knowing her fashion sense and just how influential she is in the beauty industry, I’m certain all the pieces look great.

Just so I’m ready in advance, I decide to take a shower but before I can even go in, I finally hear from Dominic when he calls. I feel like I’m making it too obvious that I’m so relieved he’s finally gotten in touch with me, and even when I ask where he is, it leaves me feeling a little embarrassed. I’m just glad he’s okay

Right after my call with him, I step into the shower, the same image of him watching my bare chest flashing in my mind once I’m done and stand in the doorway. I wonder if that’ll ever go away. But unlike before, it doesn’t bother me as much.

Just as I reach for another towel for my wet hair, I receive another call and it’s from a number I don’t recognize. My first thought is that it’s Carmella and it’s only because Dominic subtly hinted at the situation with her. But on second thought, it can’t be. I already blocked her, so with that in mind, I pick up.

“Hello?

“Good morning, Vanessa. It’s Patrick,” he says from the other end of the line.

“Patrick! I was wondering when I’d hear from you.” My lips curve into a smile.

He chuckles nervously, “I actually wanted to call you right away but thought I’d wait. I didn’t want to seem like I was in a hurry or anything.”

“I’m glad you finally called.”

“I hope your husband doesn’t mind that I’m calling you.”

“Not all,” I say to him, thinking about how I’m free to do whatever I want, just like Dominic is.

“Are you home?” he asks.

“Yes.”

“Is he with you?”

“No, but he’s on his way back.”

Then I guess I should make this quick.” He chuckles nervously again.

“Come on. I’ve already told you that it’s okay.”

He sighs with relief. “In that case, ever since I saw you at the orphanage, I couldn’t stop thinking about certain incidents from high school. They just sort of came back to me.”

“Oh, yeah? Like which ones?” My eyes widen in curiosity.

the ice cream incident by the water fountain?”

face in the towel. “Oh, no, please don’t bring that up.”

1/4

I–clearly remember your face when it

on to talk about it and while on the phone

late. Though it’s not yet ready, I don’t want to

sounds more at ease, and he’s actually still funny. I

he’s already here and my heart

walks past me and heads

on my

laugh so hard” I place my hand on my ribs, my laughter causing me some pain.

from the other end of the line. T’m just glad I made

any door, I even feel like he’s still behind me, so I turn around and he definitely is,

if you’d want to see me. And on top of that, you’re a

woman.

you. That’s why I gave you

like there’s something I can do to help him. I can only hope he’ll work

Dominic

off my shirt and unbuckle my belt. It’s because I can still hear Vanessa in the hallway, talking to Patrick and constantly bursting into laughter, What the hell is he telling her that she’s laughing this hard? I’ve never seen her like this before, not even with Jake or

hell does she want to meet up with him? Though I can’t stop her, I hate to

can still hear her latghing in the hallway. It’s fucking–atinoying.

door. I don’t know who it is, but I wrap only a towel on my lower half, then open the

the towel hiding what’s underneath, she clears her throat and looks away,

says. “I didn’t know

never seen me like this before.

talk to me right

“Your mother was here last evening and

“Oh, okay

and despite how I feel, find this funny. We once spent a whole night

else?” I

beeps and she looks down at her screen. Her face instantly brightens up and it actually makes me raise my eyebrows at her. Was that a message

shower now.” I glance at her phone as if I’m able

shoots her head up with a glare just for a second before her eyes return to normal. “I have something else to say but it’s not important, at least

“Spit it out

Sophie in an

only telling me

you

your concern. You

She scoffs. “Why?”