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.

ice cream incident by

my face in the towel. “Oh, no, please

1/4

help it. I–clearly remember

phone with him, I use my other hand to dry my hair with

time I fell asleep, I’m having my breakfast a little late. Though it’s not yet ready, I don’t want

I slowly make my way through the hallway, still talking to Patrick on the phone. Unlike yesterday, he sounds more at ease, and he’s actually

I’m actually surprised that he’s already here and my heart starts racing, but I try not to show it by focusing on the call. Even though I keep smiling, I ask myself why my heart is racing. It didn’t happen

a blank expression, he walks past me and heads

completely focus on my phone call with

don’t make me laugh so hard” I place my hand on my ribs, my laughter causing me some pain.

end of the line. T’m just glad I made you laugh, but you know it’s true.”

still behind me, so I turn around and he definitely is, but he’s already walking to his bedroom door. I furrow my eyebrows at how it’s taken a bit longer than

don’t know if you’d want to see me. And

woman.

I gave you my number We’ll definitely

I had with him at the orphanage, I feel like there’s something I can do to help him. I can only hope

Dominic

I take 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,

to meet up with him? Though I can’t stop her,

should’ve gone downstairs by now, but I can still hear her latghing in the hallway. It’s

it is, but I wrap only a towel on my lower half,

she sees the towel hiding what’s underneath, she clears her throat and looks away, her hair clinging to her face.

she says. “I didn’t know you

acting like you’ve never seen me like this

to come and talk to me right after talking to Patrick makes

just wanted to tell you something important,” she says, still not looking at me. “Your mother was here last evening and “I know. I spoke to her

“Oh, okay

once spent a

I

face instantly brightens up and it actually makes me raise my eyebrows at her. Was that a message from Parick? Once again, I tell myself that it doesn’t matter. She’s

here and not talk, I’m going to take a shower now.” I glance at her phone

her eyes return to normal. “I have

“Spit it out

Sophie in

only telling me

you were

of your concern.

She scoffs. “Why?”