The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 89

Dominic

As we get closer to this restaurant called Flavor Rush, now is a good time to remind Vanessa of how to conduct herself around Patrick.

Listen up,” I say to her while looking ahead. “This is your ex–boyfriend and currently, your friend or whatever, but you’re with me, your husband and you better act like you love me.”

“I know. There’s no need to remind me.”

Her tone sounds a little harsh as she looks outside the window and catches me by surprise a little. What happened to her? Everything was fine just a

moment ago.

“I was only reminding you in case you get too comfortable. No hugs or any of that shit, just a handshake.”

“Don’t worry about it. I know exactly what to do.”

Once again her tone is a little harsh and I can’t help but ask, “Is everything okay with you?”

“Why would something be wrong?”

“Something about you just feels different.” I tilt my head as I look at her side profile.

She jerks her head in my direction with a glare. “What makes you say that?”

“Is there something I’m missing?” I raise my eyebrows at how sharp her glare is.

I’m just thinking about a lot right now.” She sighs, now looking a little sad.

“Did something happen?”

“No, I’m just… I thought…never mind.” She looks away.

“Spit it out.”

“It’s nothing important. Besides, this isn’t the time to talk about it.”

“It doesn’t matter. Spit it out.”

I actually don’t want to see her like this.

“I’m getting a little anxious about where to establish my first branch for my hair care line. I was thinking about it a lot today while I was having lunch.”

It takes me a while to speak as I’m in disbelief. This can’t be it, but still, I shake my head.

“Are you being serious right now? Is this what has you in such a grumpy mood? Why would that even bother you when you’re not establishing anything right now? You don’t even have a team. You’re getting way ahead of yourself.”

“I know.” She looks outside the window again, her voice a little calmer.

“Once you’re ready for that, I’ll be the one to assemble your team.”

“Yeah.” Her enthusiasm seems to have completely faded and I don’t know what to make of this.

Though she’s already explained why she’s in such a grumpy mood, it still doesn’t feel right and that’s because I now know what she’s like. What am I missing?

Just as the car turns at the corner, I receive a call from Mike and I know what this is about. It even makes me chuckle a little as I pick up the call. “Hey, man,” I say to him enthusiastically.

“It’s happening this Saturday!” he cheerfully says from the other end of the line.

“Of course it is.”

I can’t believe we finally made it after postponing the launch so many times and you, my friend, are bringing in

“You’re still bringing

in her sexy white dress and messy bun. “Of course and I’m bringing

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exactly what I was about to say. Also, the suite you wanted will be available. It’s only right that you get the best the hotel has to offer. Everyone will be there

on. You’re now giving me too much

brand. You obviously have a huge role to play in this. See you this

I have a question.”

“Go ahead.”

and Vanessa steps out on her own, slamming the door a little too loudly

and spot a thin looking guy but neatly dressed. It doesn’t take long to figure out that it’s Patrick. As they face each other and I can see their side

but I clench my fist when she opens her arms wide and goes in for a hug, wrapping her arms around

to the hug. He tightly wraps his arms around the narrowest part of her waist and comfortably rests his chin on her shoulder.

I call you back?” I say

“Sure!”

two of them as they keep holding each other. She doesn’t seem to want to drop her hands from his neck, and it’s the same for him. Why do

quickly step out of the car, approaching them with wide steps. Why would she go against

then engage in a conversation with constant giggles. She looks so into it and it makes me wonder. She said she feels nothing for him

my throat when I’m close enough, holding my head high and faking a

going to wait for me until I finished with my phone call.” I wrap my arm around her waist, pulling her away from Patrick to widen

fake smile. “I just couldn’t help it when I saw Patrick here. Patrick, this is Dominic, my husband. Babe,

man. It’s good to finally meet you. I’ve heard so much about you,”

smiles back, shaking my hand. “The feeling is mutual. Not only

I actually see you everywhere.”

chuckle, the handshake getting a little tighter as we make eye

seconds.

we go inside?” Vanessa says

my grip and

behind us, I stand right between her and Patrick as we make our way inside. After

what’s up?” I turn my head in his

“I’m still thinking about which part of this town I want to settle in. There are a few great options but some are more expensive than others.”

you need

“Of course.”

love to do?” I ask, wondering just how awful his life has been if this is what he looks like now that he’s

a long time, but I

me, I love

He raises his

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Chapter 89

“Yeah.”

always wanted to learn how

teach

in his tracks. “You really wouldn’t mind?”

extremely good and as a rookic, you wouldn’t stand a

chuckles. “And I bet it would

constantly cut her off. I don’t want

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cool, but I’m closely keeping an

step foot in the restaurant, which has quite a number of people since

I open my eyes. “I only dine in the most exclusive restaurants. That’s how it’s

until you taste the

Patrick talks about it only makes me eager to

Vanessa and she sits

to him. “I was thinking about

toward her, placing his elbow on