Chapter 72

The whole family is gathered at the table and the atmosphere is filled with joy and l diamond necklace launch.

– brate the success of Sophia’s

Out of everyone here. The one who seems the most proud is my father–in–law, and I’m guessing this is exactly what Dominic wanted. He sitting right next to me and I keep looking over at him every time my father–in–law says something positive about the diamond necklace

ound my neck.

the media and it’s very good for business!”

“You know what’s crazy about all this? My father–in–law says. “This is already being publicized by the He raises his glass, looking at Dominic with a proud nod

All the food looks, and smells to delicious that I don’t know where to start because there’s so much to choose from

Apart from that, there’s so much to drink – from fruit juice, to whiskey and even wine. All I want to do right now is have a glass of wine.

One of the waiters stands beside me so he can pour some wine into my glass, but Dominic reaches for the bottle and dismisses the waiter. making everyone wonder what’s going on between us.

“Babe, why did you do that?” I ask, looking around as everyone glances at us before resuming with their mini conversations.

“I’m doing this for you. His lips curve into a fake smile as he pours come wine for me.

“Are you still trying to s

to show off?” I whisper with a fake smile. “You know i can do this myself”

“Nope, that’s not why I’m doing this.” He leans forward and says, “It’s because I want to monitor how much you drink. I know how you get when you’re drunk and I don’t want that happening here.”

Troll my eyes. He must be talking about the night we’ve never talked about and pretended it never happened, at least on my part,

After my glass is half full, he sets the bottle beside him and says, “That’s all you’re drinking for tonight.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. You can’t tell me what to do.””

“Since I’m the one who gets to look after you when you’re drunk, I definitely can

He then faces the other side to chat with Frank, and I don’t know what to think right now is he that concerned about me?

who nudges my shoulder from the other

your business,” she says. “I know it’ll take a while but

take longer than I thought because guess what? Up until now, I

and shakes her head at Dominic, who’s fully engaged in conversation with Frank. “You know what? Forget about him. You can always find other learning resources for

but chuckle at how the topic quickly grabbed

two talking

don’t need your help to learn the basics” I say

do.”

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for you to explain things

Tine, Ill definitely begin the day wher

just so he can thow off, and I’m actually curious to see just how good te Lat this, so

in conversation, with small updates on what everyone has been up to,

for him to figure it o

talks about the type of month he’s had wi spoken

look

do this, 1 know Too

He’s already exhausted that he had to take

I find out that Dominic plans to introduce him to one of the most sought

from everyone, cecept me as I’m in chock When did this even happen?

still benefiting from this and it’s almady much more than he expected, I need to play my part and I’ll

everyone, Dominic and I decide to leave when it’s

scroll with a smile. There am so many clips and pictures that have cone viral from Sophie’s launch, including a few from the invited

me by my husband only a few minutes after it was made available. It warms my heart just

articles? I look up from my phone and lean back in my seat, staring at

“Have

when everyone’s talking about that necklace?” He loosens his necktie “I expect you to wear

launch next weekend.”

“Good.”

you and my father

“Are you supposed to know

just s

didn’t

don’t know.”

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