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.”

sighs with relief. “In that case, ever since I saw you at the orphanage, I couldn’t stop thinking about certain incidents from high school. They just sort of

yeah? Like which ones?” My

ice cream incident by the

the towel. “Oh,

1/4

help it. I–clearly remember your

the phone

Though it’s not yet ready, I don’t want to just sit here

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. I didn’t know he still had

at the elevator and just then, 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

expression, he walks past me and heads

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 else that was so funny that I burst into laughter.

my hand on my ribs, my laughter causing

from the other end of the line. T’m just glad I made you laugh, but you

any door, I even feel like he’s still behind me, so I turn around and he definitely is, but he’s

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

woman.

I gave you

I had 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

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 he telling her that she’s laughing this hard? I’ve never seen her like this before, not

want to meet up with him? Though I can’t stop her, I hate to admit that it’s bothering me a little since this is her ex–boyfriend.

downstairs by now, but I can still hear her latghing in

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

says. “I didn’t

you’ve never seen me like

her to come and talk to me right after talking to Patrick

me. “Your mother was here last evening and “I know. I spoke

“Oh, okay

trying so hard not to look at me and despite how I feel, find this funny. We once spent a whole night in a room