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

she asks, completely

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

I didn’t know she

smacks his lips. “It

sound like you’re not happy

friends?” he asks, looking in Carmella’s direction.

few seconds, Vanessa knows exactly what

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

How could she be so different from this morning? She actually looks like she

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

Vanessa

admit that I felt horrible in the morning, but I changed my mind about an hour ago. I need to have a good time. I can’t always be home and i thought what

now

friendship, something which I

I can’t deny how handsome they are, but not as handsome

fake smiles at each other, but the moment she wraps her

hell did you come to

Richards.

stayed home.”

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

you can’t

a step back to shoot me a glare while forcing a

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.”

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in, asking me to sit with them and Carmella scowls

us so much

what she’s been saying about me that I sit at

very good friends but we didn’t believe her even when she showed us some wedding pictures. No one gets to be friends with

right across from Carmella. She smiles but

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

conversation is Carmella. She knows nothing about

them asks. “I’d be honored if you’d attend an event I’m hosting. It’s a conference about women in

“Of course.”

just like that, everyone

Just give me

of them says

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

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

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

Richards, look

gasp in

the VIP section and I notice several ladies going to Frank, and

they know he’s married and his

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

kick in

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

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

Degling

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