Chapter 72

The whole family is gathered at the table and the atmosphere is filled with joy and l diamond necklace launch.

– brate the success of Sophia’s

Out of everyone here. The one who seems the most proud is my father–in–law, and I’m guessing this is exactly what Dominic wanted. He sitting right next to me and I keep looking over at him every time my father–in–law says something positive about the diamond necklace

ound my neck.

the media and it’s very good for business!”

“You know what’s crazy about all this? My father–in–law says. “This is already being publicized by the He raises his glass, looking at Dominic with a proud nod

All the food looks, and smells to delicious that I don’t know where to start because there’s so much to choose from

Apart from that, there’s so much to drink – from fruit juice, to whiskey and even wine. All I want to do right now is have a glass of wine.

One of the waiters stands beside me so he can pour some wine into my glass, but Dominic reaches for the bottle and dismisses the waiter. making everyone wonder what’s going on between us.

“Babe, why did you do that?” I ask, looking around as everyone glances at us before resuming with their mini conversations.

“I’m doing this for you. His lips curve into a fake smile as he pours come wine for me.

“Are you still trying to s

to show off?” I whisper with a fake smile. “You know i can do this myself”

“Nope, that’s not why I’m doing this.” He leans forward and says, “It’s because I want to monitor how much you drink. I know how you get when you’re drunk and I don’t want that happening here.”

Troll my eyes. He must be talking about the night we’ve never talked about and pretended it never happened, at least on my part,

After my glass is half full, he sets the bottle beside him and says, “That’s all you’re drinking for tonight.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. You can’t tell me what to do.””

“Since I’m the one who gets to look after you when you’re drunk, I definitely can

He then faces the other side to chat with Frank, and I don’t know what to think right now is he that concerned about me?

it is Sophie, who nudges my shoulder from the other side with a bright

business,” she says. “I

guess what? Up until now,

know what? Forget about him. You can always find

in and I can’t help but chuckle at how the topic

you two talking about?” Dominic suddenly

how I don’t need your help to learn the basics” I say

course you do.”

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warring for

begin

and I’m actually curious to see just how good te Lat this, so I’ll go

with small updates on what everyone has been up to, I sip my

how long it will take for him to figure it o I’m going through a lot of trouble and it would be much easier to just tell him directly

had wi spoken about this before,

look after

this, 1 know Too

He’s already exhausted that he

plans to introduce him to one of the most sought after investors. This announce

applause from everyone, cecept me as I’m in chock When did

and it’s almady

the meal and sharing more quality time with everyone, Dominic and I decide to

in the limousine, my eyes are glued to my phone while I scroll with a smile. There am so many clips and pictures that have cone viral from Sophie’s launch, including a few from the

for me by my husband only a few minutes after it was made available. It warms my heart just thinking

I look up from my phone and lean back in my seat, staring at

“Have

see them when everyone’s talking about that necklace?” He loosens his necktie “I expect you to wear it

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