The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 65

Vanessa

After constantly thinking about Dominic’s break–up, I only managed to fall asleep around 4 a.m. and now, I’m paying the price for it as I feel like I didn’t rest enough. It’s even obvious from my eyes. But these signs of tiredness still won’t get in the way because I’ll use makeup to cover it all up. I can’t afford to look like a mess.

I’m supposed to meet Sophie at 12 p.m. so I can try on the diamond necklaces before they launch. I know that even if I don’t give her my opinion, she’ll still be launching them anyway, but actually want to do this. I was honored that she asked. Knowing her fashion sense and just how influential she is in the beauty industry, I’m certain all the pieces look great.

Just so I’m ready in advance, I decide to take a shower but before I can even go in, I finally hear from Dominic when he calls. I feel like I’m making it too obvious that I’m so relieved he’s finally gotten in touch with me, and even when I ask where he is, it leaves me feeling a little embarrassed. I’m just glad he’s okay

Right after my call with him, I step into the shower, the same image of him watching my bare chest flashing in my mind once I’m done and stand in the doorway. I wonder if that’ll ever go away. But unlike before, it doesn’t bother me as much.

Just as I reach for another towel for my wet hair, I receive another call and it’s from a number I don’t recognize. My first thought is that it’s Carmella and it’s only because Dominic subtly hinted at the situation with her. But on second thought, it can’t be. I already blocked her, so with that in mind, I pick up.

“Hello?

“Good morning, Vanessa. It’s Patrick,” he says from the other end of the line.

“Patrick! I was wondering when I’d hear from you.” My lips curve into a smile.

He chuckles nervously, “I actually wanted to call you right away but thought I’d wait. I didn’t want to seem like I was in a hurry or anything.”

“I’m glad you finally called.”

“I hope your husband doesn’t mind that I’m calling you.”

“Not all,” I say to him, thinking about how I’m free to do whatever I want, just like Dominic is.

“Are you home?” he asks.

“Yes.”

“Is he with you?”

“No, but he’s on his way back.”

Then I guess I should make this quick.” He chuckles nervously again.

“Come on. I’ve already told you that it’s okay.”

you at the orphanage, I couldn’t stop thinking about certain incidents from high

ones?” My eyes widen in

cream incident by the water fountain?”

embarrassment and hide my face in the towel. “Oh,

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just couldn’t help it. I–clearly remember

he goes on to talk about it and while on the phone

it’s not yet ready, I don’t want to just sit here in my bedroom. I want to take

I slowly make my way through the hallway, still talking to Patrick on the phone. Unlike yesterday, he sounds more at ease, and he’s actually still funny.

it opens and I see Dominic. I’m actually surprised that he’s already here and my heart starts racing, but I try not to show it by focusing on the call. Even though I keep smiling, I ask myself why my heart

a blank expression, he walks past me and heads in the other direction.

know what I was expecting to happen, but this is how it should be, so I completely focus on my phone call with Patrick, and he reminds me of something

laugh so hard” I place my hand on my ribs, my laughter causing me some

just glad I made you laugh,

door, I even feel like he’s still behind me, so I turn around and he definitely is, but he’s already walking to his bedroom door. I furrow my eyebrows at how

don’t know if you’d want to see me. And on top of that, you’re a busy and

woman.

you. That’s why I gave you my number We’ll definitely meet

with him at the orphanage, I feel like there’s something I can do to help him. I can only hope he’ll work hard

Dominic

are a little rough as I take off my shirt and unbuckle my belt. It’s because I can still hear Vanessa in the hallway, talking to Patrick and constantly bursting into laughter, What the hell is

why the hell does she want to meet up with him? Though I can’t stop her, I hate to admit that it’s

I can still hear her latghing in the hallway. It’s fucking–atinoying.

as I head to the bathroom, someone knocks on my door. I don’t know who it is, but I wrap only a towel on my lower half, then open the door, only

hiding what’s underneath, she clears her throat and

didn’t know

never seen me like this

to me right after talking to Patrick makes me clench my jaw.

important,” she says, still not looking at me. “Your mother was here last evening and “I know. I spoke to her

“Oh, okay

I feel, find this funny. We once spent a whole