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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friend?” He

she asks, completely

me you didn’t see her over there.” He lazily points

didn’t know she was here.”

smacks his lips. “It turns out Frank invited

you’re not happy about

you two even friends?” he asks, looking

what I expect

and carries her purse. “I really didn’t realize

as she walks away. How could she be so different from this morning? She actually

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

Vanessa

mind about an hour ago. I need to have a good time. I can’t

I now have to

friendship, something which I had agreed to.

at me but I pay them no attention. However, I can’t deny how handsome they are, but not as handsome as Dominic. I don’t even know

comes to me. We even fake smiles at each other, but the moment she wraps her arms around me, she whispers against my car.

the hell did you come to this party,

Mrs Richards. Isn’t it obvious?”

stayed

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

you can’t

step back to shoot me a glare while forcing a 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,

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asking me to

told us so much about you.”

say?” I’m so curious about what she’s been saying about

she showed us some wedding

I reply, sitting right across from

of them are in the corporate world. I actually find myself

conversation is Carmella. She knows nothing about

time from your busy schedule?” one of them asks. “I’d be honored if

“Of course.”

and just like that, everyone starts talking

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

wow, you’re so kind,” one of them

“Didn’t you read about what she did at Little Warriors Hospital for

don’t care, especially

notice her looking down at her phone. She suddenly seems a little uncomfortable and I wonder what’s going on

Richards, look at that.”

all gasp in shock.

notice several ladies going to Frank, and

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

and I will. Right now, I even

kick in more.

to deal with this,” I say

an intimidating expression, I head over to the VIP section, looking right at the two

Degling

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