The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 42

Dominic

As Vanessa boldly struts in my direction and the bodyguards leave, my gaze lingers on her. She’s in a strapless satin black dress that hugs her curves. It also has a thigh slit that draws my attention several times.

Standing beside me, Frank moves closer and whispers, “She looks so good! But how is she here? I thought you said she wasn’t feeling well.”

I’m unable to respond to him as I can only look at her

To keep up appearances, I approach her and when I’m close enough, I wrap my arm around her waist and pull her close to my chest.

” didn’t expect to see you here,” I say to her, pretending to kiss her cheek.

She places her hands on my shoulders. “I changed my mind, I’ll be here for an hour or two.”

“But why did you even bother to come? It’s not like you’re going to enjoy yourself here. I left you looking and feeling miserable.”

She slightly pushes me away, then smirks at me as she points at herself. “Dol look miserable to you right now?”

I glance at her figure and the amount of effort she put into her outfit and makeup. I’m clearly able to tell that she doesn’t look miserable at

Looking away from her thick thigh, I say, “You came here on your own, so don’t expect me to babysit you.”

She waves at Frank with a smile while she speaks to me. “I don’t remember saying I needed you for anything. I came here on my own.”

“There she is!” Jake cheers from behind Vanessa, and she instantly turns around and smiles at him.

“I’m so glad you came,” Jake says while hugging her. “My brother told me you didn’t feel well, but you look so damn good!”

I clench my jaw at how his eyes linger on her, and it doesn’t help that she chuckles at that fucking compliment.

“changed my mind when my husband called, and I feel better now.”

“He called you?” Jake seems amused.

“Yeah, he did. He said he was lonely without

the

Unbelievable, her acting is so spot on that Jake’s instantly convinced. She w

was smart enough to handle the situation without me telling her

what to do

vt to me.

We all sit down at our table and she’s right next to

So what are you drinking tonight?” Frank asks, glancing at her exposed collarbone.

“I’m being honest, I haven’t had a drink in a long time, she admits. “Maybe I’ll just have a glass of wine.”

Having her so close and looking so seductive reminds me of what happened that night.

At the same time, Carmella instantly comes to mind, so I look over at her table and she’s glaring at me. Why would she do that when she knows that this is absolutely important? Unless she’s only upset that Vanessa showed up whent said she wouldn’t.

As the four of us drink together, Jake brings up something that greatly annoys me.

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seen your friend?” He

she asks, completely lost.

you didn’t see her

know she

his lips. “It turns out Frank invited her.”

you’re not happy about

even friends?” he asks, looking

exactly what I

empties her second wine glass and carries her purse. “I really didn’t realize Carmella was

and I instantly bite my lip as she walks away. How could she be so

all the men are staring as she walks by. It actually makes me poke my cheek in

Vanessa

the morning, but I changed my mind about an hour ago. I need to have a

I now have to keep up

appearances because of our friendship, something

can’t deny how handsome they are, but not as handsome as Dominic. I don’t even know why I

Carmella gets up and comes to me. We even fake smiles at each other, but the

come to

Mrs Richards.

stayed

good time on my own, not to spend time with Dominic. You

you can’t

bitch!” She takes a step back to shoot me a glare while forcing a smile.

smile back as i say, “I dare you to try anything stupid right now. That’s right. You know you can’t, so sit down and drink up.” “Hello, Mrs Richards,” one of the girls drinking with Carmella says as she approaches us. “Could you please spare

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to sit with them and Carmella scowls

so much

about what she’s been saying about me that

says you’re very good friends but we didn’t believe her even when she showed us some wedding pictures.

of us are actually very close,” I reply, sitting right across from Carmella. She smiles but

out most of them are in the corporate world. I actually

She knows nothing about this stuff, except when it has

think you can find some time from your busy schedule?” one of them asks. “I’d be honored if

“Of course.”

you please come to my event, too? another one asks and just like that, everyone starts talking at

Of course I’ll show up. Just give me the dates and we’ll keep in

you’re so kind,” one of them says with a warm

the lady sitting next to her says. “Didn’t you read about what she did at

this a little too much, but I don’t care, especially when I see how Carmella’s glaring at me

they continue to talk to me, I notice her looking down at her phone. She suddenly seems a little uncomfortable and I wonder what’s going on with her. But before I can even take a guess of what it

look at

all gasp in shock.

notice several ladies going

know he’s married and his

now, I even feel a little more

to kick in more.

deal with this,” I say

head over to the VIP section, looking right at the two ladies hanging

Degling

close enough, I don’t even have t to say anything. They instantly move aside and get closer to