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.”

can’t believe we finally made it after postponing the launch so many times and you, my friend, are bringing in lots of numbers.” That’s why I’m the face of the brand. You couldn’t find anyone better than

bursts into laughter. “You’re still bringing

and messy bun. “Of course and I’m

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exactly what I was about to say. Also, the suite you wanted will be available. It’s only right

too much credit. This is your product.”

brand. You obviously have a huge role

have

“Go ahead.”

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

out that it’s Patrick. As they face each other and I can see their side profiles, my speech slows down a little as

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

me off even more is Patrick’s response to the hug. He tightly wraps his arms around the narrowest part of

you back?” I

“Sure!”

want to drop her hands

car, approaching them with wide steps. Why would she go against what we agreed on?

then engage in a conversation with constant giggles. She looks so into it and it

I’m close enough, holding my head high and faking a smile.

attention. “I thought you were going to wait for me until I finished with my phone call.” I wrap my arm around

on my chest, looking up at me with a fake smile. “I just couldn’t help it when I saw Patrick here. Patrick, this is Dominic,

to finally meet you. I’ve heard so much about you,” I say to him,

shaking my hand. “The feeling is mutual. Not

actually see

tighter as we make eye contact for a

seconds.

inside?” Vanessa says

nod with enthusiasm, loosening my

between her and Patrick as we make our way inside. After what I

what’s up?” I turn my head in his direction.

I want to settle in. There are a few great options but some are more expensive

you need any help.”

“Of course.”

been if this is what he

been doing anything fun for a long time,

for me, I love

raises his eyebrows.

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Chapter 89

“Yeah.”

to learn how to

teach you.”

his tracks. “You really

but I have to warn you right now. I’m extremely good and as a rookic, you

“And I bet it would

tries to join the conversation a few times, but I constantly cut her off. I don’t want her talking right now. She went against what we agreed

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far, Patrick seems cool, but I’m closely keeping an eye on

a number of people since it’s afternoon, I

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 but right now, I’m impressed.”

until you taste the food.”

about it only makes me

she sits down without

thinking about what we discussed last

her, placing his elbow on the table.