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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your friend?” He rolls

friend?” she asks, completely lost.

me you didn’t see her over there.” He

I didn’t know she was here.”

she is.” Jake smacks his lips. “It turns

like you’re not happy

you two even friends?”

knows exactly what I expect of her,

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

my lip as she walks away. How could she be so

they can’t stop staring at her. I look around, and all the men are staring as she walks

Vanessa

about an hour ago. I need to have a good time. I can’t always be home

I now have to

friendship, something which I had agreed to.

can’t deny how handsome they are, but not

We even fake smiles at each other, but the moment she wraps

hell did you come to

Mrs Richards. Isn’t it

stayed home.”

spend time with Dominic. You can have him

you can’t

She takes a step back to shoot me a glare

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 some

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girls join in, asking me to sit with them and

so much about

I’m so curious about what she’s been saying

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

right across from Carmella. She

out most of them are in the corporate world. I actually find myself enjoying talking

to the conversation is Carmella. She knows nothing about

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

“Of course.”

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

Of course I’ll show up. Just

one of them says with a

lady sitting next to her says. “Didn’t you read about what

don’t care, especially when I see how Carmella’s glaring

wonder what’s going on with her. But before I can even take a guess of

look at

all gasp in shock.

and I notice several ladies going to

they know he’s

action, and I will. Right now, I even feel a little more daring

kick in more.

excuse me. I have to deal with this,” I say to them.

section, looking right at the two ladies hanging around Dominic

Degling

don’t even have t to say anything. They instantly move aside and get