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.”

are bringing in lots of numbers.” That’s why I’m the face of the brand. You couldn’t find anyone better than me for this.”

into laughter. “You’re still bringing your gorgeous

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

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

now giving me too much credit.

You obviously have a huge role

have a

“Go ahead.”

with Mike, the car comes to a stop and Vanessa steps out on

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,

her arms wide and goes in for a hug, wrapping her arms around his neck. What the fuck is she doing right now?

to the hug. He tightly wraps his arms around the narrowest part of her waist and comfortably rests his chin on her shoulder. Fuck! I don’t like this at all.

call you back?”

“Sure!”

on the two of them as they keep holding each other. She doesn’t seem to want to drop her hands from

the car, approaching them with wide steps.

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

when I’m close enough, holding my head

to grab her attention. “I thought you were 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 the distance between them and bringing her closer

up at me with a fake smile. “I just couldn’t help it when I

about you,” I say to him, extending my hand

is mutual. Not only

I actually see

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

seconds.

go inside?” Vanessa says

nod with enthusiasm, loosening my grip and he does the

and Patrick as we make our

turn my head in his

really.” 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.”

me know if you need any

“Of course.”

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

doing anything fun for a

me, I love to play tennis.”

He raises his

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Chapter 89

“Yeah.”

always wanted to learn how to play

teach you.”

tracks. “You really wouldn’t

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

it would be the opposite with fishing.”

off. I don’t want her talking right now. She went

1. on.

but I’m

number of people since it’s afternoon, I close my eyes and

“I only dine in the most exclusive restaurants. That’s how it’s been all my life but right now, I’m

taste

about it only makes me eager

ourselves a table, I pull out a chair for Vanessa and she sits down without even

to him. “I was thinking about what we

her, placing