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.”

many times and you, my friend, are bringing in lots of numbers.” That’s why I’m the face of the brand. You

laughter. “You’re still bringing your gorgeous

dress and messy bun. “Of course and

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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 credit. This is

have a huge role

have a

“Go ahead.”

to discuss with Mike, the car comes to a stop and Vanessa steps out on her own, slamming the door a

look ahead 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 profiles, my speech slows down a little as I raise my eyebrows at how Vanessa’s face brightens up and she smiles. It’s the complete

her arms wide and goes in for a hug, wrapping her

hug. He tightly wraps his arms around the narrowest part

you back?”

“Sure!”

two of them as they keep holding each other. She doesn’t seem to want

car, approaching them with wide steps. Why

it and it makes me wonder. She said she feels nothing for

enough, holding my head high and faking

wait for me until I finished with my phone call.” I wrap my arm around her waist, pulling her away from Patrick to widen the distance between them and bringing

hand on my chest, looking up at me with a fake smile. “I just couldn’t help it when I saw

so much about you,”

feeling is mutual. Not only have I

I actually see you everywhere.”

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

seconds.

inside?” Vanessa says to

nod with enthusiasm, loosening my grip

I stand right between her and Patrick as we make our way inside.

up?” I turn my head in his

He shrugs. “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.”

know if you need

“Of course.”

just how awful his life has been

for a long

me, I

He raises

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Chapter 89

“Yeah.”

learn how to

can teach you.”

stops in his tracks. “You really

you right now. I’m extremely good and as a rookic, you

would be the opposite

off. I don’t want

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cool, but I’m closely keeping an eye on

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

to this restaurant before but the aroma smells great,” I admit as I open my eyes. “I only dine in the most exclusive restaurants. That’s how it’s been all my life

taste

it only makes me eager

chair for Vanessa and she sits

him. “I was thinking about what we discussed last time.”

leans toward her, placing his elbow on