The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Vanessa

Of all the people who could've called Dominic right now, Mr Westwood wasn't even on my list. Hearing his name only ruins my mood as it's the one thing Dominic and I can't seem to agree on.

His phone keeps ringing and I glance at it, then back at his face as I say, "Will you just let it ring?"

"You say that like you want me to pick up when I know you don't," he says.

"You even know that I don't like Mr Westwood because of his personal life."

"But that has nothing to do with his professional life and he's one of the best in project management."

"I already told you how I feel about this, but you won't listen to me. I should be excited to begin this journey, but I just don't like him."

I look away, pursing my lips.

He sighs. "Fine. He's off the team."

I furrow my eyebrows, looking back at him. "What?"

"Yes, he's off the team." He nods as his phone stops ringing.

"Just like that?"

"Of course."

I suspiciously tilt my head. "You've been against my decision the entire time. Why have you suddenly changed your mind?"

He takes a step forward, shoving his phone in his pocket. "Starting now, I'll give you anything you want. I don't want anything upsetting you."

Hearing this only makes me feel like I'm on top of the world. Pressing my lips together to hide my smile, I nod lightly.

"Fine, he's off my team," I say to him, facing the other side to join everyone else in the dining room.

Without my face showing to him, I smile a little, glad he finally did as I asked. The fact that I didn't expect it has only made it more satisfying for me. "There you are, my dear," my mother-in-law says to me. "What took you so long?"

"Dominic and I had something private to talk about."

"And where is he?"

I look behind me and there's no sign of him.

"He's just on the phone. He should be here soon," I assure her.

She holds my hand, smiling with excitement. "Now I can finally give you that gift!"

"Really?" My face brightens up.

She giggles, placing her fingers over her mouth. "You're going to love it!"

We sit down at the table together and Dominic joins us shortly afterwards.

Then, my father makes a toast to the new life growing inside of me and everyone cheerfully drinks to that.

As everyone has dessert, my father wants to have a word with me, so we excuse ourselves and he brings me to the balcony.

"Words can't even describe my emotions right now," he says with a warm smile. "It feels like yesterday when you were just a little girl and now here you are, about to make me a grandfather. I couldn't have asked for anything better than this."

Though I can't seem to fully understand what his last statement means, it still warms my heart and I wrap my arms around him.

With my head on his shoulder, he says, "If only your mother was here."

Had he said this to me a long time ago, I would be in tears right now, but I've learned to live with the past. Though it still hurts me, I can handle it all now.

hug and says, "You should head back before Dominic comes looking for you.

thinking about it because I've noticed that as well. The thought of it makes me blush, but I remind myself

and as I step out of the car, I'm on the phone with Mia, telling

cheerfully says from the other end of the line. "I finally get to be an aunt! I've been waiting for this my entire

"Come on. That

I'd make you one and here

"Not yet."

have one

"Yeah? Tell me."

"Mia!" she says.

roll my eyes.

being named after me. That would be awesome! Oh, damn! Just

to my bedroom, she keeps talking about the same thing. She's already thought of different scenarios in her head of what she'll be like when my child is born and I can't seem to get

looking forward to the birth of my baby,

down on my bed, closing my eyes with a smile as I think about how quickly Dominic agreed to let Mr Westwood go. I know

that in mind, I reach for my bear on the bed and say, "Mom, I'm going

a little blurry, so I face the ceiling, trying to hold back my tears

I wholeheartedly wish she could be here with me, it brings me comfort knowing that she

Dominic

and I haven't gone past removing my necktie as I'm on the phone with Frank, who sounds

of the line. "Why did you finally give in to

for a few seconds, he loudly says,

"Yeah."

did you

"Two days ago."

why are you only

want to tell anyone just yet. Even my family

I can't wait

what Jake said."

feel when she finds

who's going to tell her?" I poke

already be back

my mood by talking about her."

sorry about that. Tell me about

was so proud and it was exactly what I

happy because you're going to be a dad, or just because you're a big step in the right direction

to Vanessa. I don't want her stressed about anything. I'll take care of her like

shouldn't overdo it or she'll get irritated," he

but I just want everything

wants when

nod in agreement like he can see me. "Starting now,

that I should proceed to remove my clothes and take a shower, but I have the urge to check up on Vanessa, so I put down my

the mirror, grunting a few times as she struggles to pull down her

help?" I ask, glancing at her lower half in her tight dress, then bringing my gaze

drops her hand. "I've worn this dress before and

things happen and

behind her, holding

spoke to Frank and told him about everything, including Mr

believe you finally agreed." She

told you before. Anything you want, I'll give it to

just a little wide, which makes me

the mirror before I can and while trying to pull down the zipper, I sigh, wondering

going to check

the zipper and pause for a moment with my movements. I thought I wouldn't mind now that she's pregnant, but it turns out that I still do. "And

have some lunch and

poke my cheek.

subject. "When are the two of you meeting up so