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 the water

the towel.

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just couldn’t help it. I–clearly remember your face when

about it and while on the phone with him, I use my

asleep, I’m having my breakfast a little late. Though it’s not yet ready, I don’t want to just sit here in my bedroom. I want to take a walk around the

to Patrick on the phone. Unlike yesterday, he sounds more at ease, and he’s actually

a hurry, I lean against the wall, looking right at the elevator and just then, it opens and I see Dominic. 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.

he walks past me and heads

focus on my phone call with

make me laugh so hard” I place my hand on my ribs, my laughter causing

the line. T’m just glad I made

I turn around and he definitely is, but he’s already walking to

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

woman.

why I gave you my number We’ll definitely

like there’s something

Dominic

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

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

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

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

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

she says. “I didn’t know you were-”

you’ve never seen me like

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

she says, still not looking at me. “Your

“Oh, okay

so hard not to look at me and despite how I feel, find this funny. We once spent a whole night

I

her phone 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

going to take a shower now.” I glance

her eyes return to normal. “I have something else to say but it’s

“Spit it out

meeting up with Sophie in an hour.”

only

state you were

none of your concern. You should’ve told me earlier.”

She scoffs. “Why?”