The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 23

Dominic

Before I can

an even

descend from the limousine, Carmella charges at my window with clenched fists.

It takes everything in me to stay calm. Since I’m on my way to see the children, I don’t need anyone ruining my mood.

When I step

ep out and close my door, I glance inside to speak to Vanessa

“Stay here and keep your mouth shut.”

She nonchalantly nods and looks down at her phone.

“Are you kidding me right now? Even when I’m right in front of you, you’re still ignoring me?” Carmella yells as she grabs onto the back of my jacket, pulling it so I can face the other direction.

Again it takes everything in me to stay composed, but as soon as I face her, I hold onto her wrist and drag her away from the limousine

“Let me go!” She frantically attempts to pull away. “I said let me go!”

I ignore her demand for just a few more seconds. Once we’re at a distance, I let her go and she crosses her arms with a pout as she faces the other side, her oversized shirt not even well aligned with her shoulders.

“What’s the meaning of this?” I rest my hands on the sides of my waist.

“Do

men

have to ask?” She chuckles bitterly with her dry lips. “What did you expect me to do? You won’t pick up my calls and reply to my

What other choice did I have?”

Her eyes are wide open and that only makes me notice the dark circles around her eyes. That along with her messy hair makes me wonder if this is really because of me.

My expression is evident of just how much I disapprove of her actions. “You’re not supposed to come here. We talked about this.”

“I know we did, but like I said to you, I had no other choice.”

“And you expect me to talk to you after what you’ve just done here?” I slightly raise my voice at her.

She instantly softens up, dropping her hands and approaching me with a frantic gaze. It’s almost like she hasn’t been sleeping

“Babe, I’m sorry. How many times must I apologize? Isn’t this already enough?”

I’m in disbelief at how she’s talking about this right now.

She grabs one to the lapels of my jacket and I’m so disappointed that I don’t even have the strength in me to move away.

Even if I want to lash out, nothing should ruin my mood.

Then, I remember that I’m right outside my home and should anyone see this, it’ll be a huge scandal.

I hold onto wrists to make her loosen her grip on my lapels, but she holds on tightly. There’s only one way to deal with this situation.

“Babe.” My voice is gentle.

“Hmm?” She smiles a little and instantly lets go.

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take a step back as I look around. Luckily, there’s no one else in sight, but I spot her car, which is parked a few feet away from the limousine.

I say, “We’ll talk about this when

are you going?”

the children’s

annoyance. Right now, it doesn’t matter.

we’ll talk afterwards,

really promise?” She

to speak to her, the higher

Now go home and freshen up. I want you

her dry lips only turning white

bitch? I saw her inside.”

first public appearance together and I need this to

I don’t want to hear anything more about

I want you to do for me. You’re going to get in

waiting for

course.” I

for a

I look to the side,

wraps her arms

around my

arms away and step back,

to kiss me?” She narrows her

are right

tuffs “Fine”

She huffs.

she walks back to her car with delight, it takes me

just how crazy she

the toy store is mostly silent, until bring up something I haven’t yet mentioned

stopping

store, the one run by

my Aunt Patricia.”

from the wedding. She’s so

you to describe your experience with

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her eyes as she crosses her arms. “Fine. Go on.

leave the store.

that to

know about

obviously

jaw as I glare at her. “You better watch the way you speak to

manages to clear her

what I thought,” I say

arrive, security’s already tight outside and one of the guards opens the door for

help but poke my

Vanessa.

I love and care about my fucking wife,

limousine, I turn around, lean forward and hold out my hand for

moves closer to the edge until finally, she places

moment she steps foot on the ground, we

have to do this every time I’m out

the stairs with security around

they acknowledge Vanessa so much that I want to roll my eyes. Of course, she’s part of the Richards family,

actually seems to enjoy the attention she’s getting. She keeps smiling at everyone, responding to their compliments and greetings,

as everyone is in the

know exactly where I have to go to

find Aunt

I lead

is different from Vanessa. She’s been smiling the entire time. She’s enjoying this a little bit too much but still, it helps me score points. I just want to take