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 his

friend?” she asks, completely

tell me you didn’t see her over

know she

smacks his lips. “It turns out Frank invited

sound like you’re not

friends?” he asks, looking in

Vanessa knows exactly what I expect

second wine glass and carries her purse. “I

bite my lip as she walks away. How could she be so different from this morning?

look over at Frank and Jake, I’m in disbelief at how they can’t stop staring at her. I look around, and all the men are staring as she walks by. It actually makes me poke my cheek in disapproval. I’ll have to do something to let them

Vanessa

I need to have a good time. I can’t always be home and i thought what better away than this

now have to

something

table, the men whistle at me but I pay them no attention. However, I can’t deny how handsome they are, but not as handsome as Dominic. I

comes to me. We even fake smiles at each other, but the moment she wraps

come to

I’m Mrs Richards. Isn’t it

should’ve stayed home.”

came here to have a good time on my own, not to spend time with Dominic. You can have

you can’t

bitch!” She takes a step back to shoot

dare you to try anything stupid right now. That’s right. You know you can’t, so sit down and drink up.”

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other three girls join in, asking me to sit

so much

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

us some wedding pictures. No one gets to be friends with Mrs Richards just like

are actually very close,” I reply, sitting right across from

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

to the conversation is Carmella. She knows nothing about this stuff, except when it has to do with beauty and

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

“Of course.”

please come to my event, too? another one asks and just like that, everyone starts talking at the same time. I’m

one at a time. Of course I’ll show up. Just give me the

so kind,” one of them says with a

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

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

at her phone. She suddenly seems a little uncomfortable and I wonder what’s going on with her. But before I

Richards, look at that.”

all gasp

section and I notice several ladies going to Frank, and two of them going to

do that? Don’t they know he’s married and his wife’s

except Carmella, expects me to take action, and I will. Right now, I even feel a little

kick in more.

I have to deal with

the VIP section, looking right at the two ladies hanging around

Degling

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