The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 89

Dominic

As we get closer to this restaurant called Flavor Rush, now is a good time to remind Vanessa of how to conduct herself around Patrick.

Listen up,” I say to her while looking ahead. “This is your ex–boyfriend and currently, your friend or whatever, but you’re with me, your husband and you better act like you love me.”

“I know. There’s no need to remind me.”

Her tone sounds a little harsh as she looks outside the window and catches me by surprise a little. What happened to her? Everything was fine just a

moment ago.

“I was only reminding you in case you get too comfortable. No hugs or any of that shit, just a handshake.”

“Don’t worry about it. I know exactly what to do.”

Once again her tone is a little harsh and I can’t help but ask, “Is everything okay with you?”

“Why would something be wrong?”

“Something about you just feels different.” I tilt my head as I look at her side profile.

She jerks her head in my direction with a glare. “What makes you say that?”

“Is there something I’m missing?” I raise my eyebrows at how sharp her glare is.

I’m just thinking about a lot right now.” She sighs, now looking a little sad.

“Did something happen?”

“No, I’m just… I thought…never mind.” She looks away.

“Spit it out.”

“It’s nothing important. Besides, this isn’t the time to talk about it.”

“It doesn’t matter. Spit it out.”

I actually don’t want to see her like this.

“I’m getting a little anxious about where to establish my first branch for my hair care line. I was thinking about it a lot today while I was having lunch.”

It takes me a while to speak as I’m in disbelief. This can’t be it, but still, I shake my head.

“Are you being serious right now? Is this what has you in such a grumpy mood? Why would that even bother you when you’re not establishing anything right now? You don’t even have a team. You’re getting way ahead of yourself.”

“I know.” She looks outside the window again, her voice a little calmer.

“Once you’re ready for that, I’ll be the one to assemble your team.”

“Yeah.” Her enthusiasm seems to have completely faded and I don’t know what to make of this.

Though she’s already explained why she’s in such a grumpy mood, it still doesn’t feel right and that’s because I now know what she’s like. What am I missing?

Just as the car turns at the corner, I receive a call from Mike and I know what this is about. It even makes me chuckle a little as I pick up the call. “Hey, man,” I say to him enthusiastically.

Saturday!” he cheerfully says from the other

course it is.”

my friend, are bringing in lots of

bursts into laughter. “You’re still bringing

bun. “Of course and I’m bringing in an extra guest

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was about to say. Also, the suite you wanted will be available. It’s only right that you get the best the hotel has to offer. Everyone will be

me too much credit. This is your product.”

the brand. You obviously have a huge

have a question.”

“Go ahead.”

out on her own, slamming the door a little too

neatly dressed. It doesn’t take long to figure out that it’s Patrick. As they face each other and I can see their side profiles, my speech slows down a little as I raise my

she opens her arms wide and goes in for a hug, wrapping her arms around

response to the hug. He tightly wraps his arms around the narrowest part of her waist and comfortably rests his chin on her shoulder. Fuck! I don’t like

back?” I say to

“Sure!”

they keep holding each other. She doesn’t seem to want to drop her hands from his neck, and it’s the same for him.

the car, approaching them with wide steps. Why would she

them, they break the hug, then engage in a conversation with constant giggles. She looks so into it and it makes me wonder. She said she feels nothing for him but by the looks

my throat when I’m close enough, holding my head high and faking a smile.

I finished with my phone call.”

on my chest, looking up at me with a fake smile. “I just couldn’t help it when I

finally meet you. I’ve heard so much about you,” I say to

shaking my hand. “The feeling is mutual. Not only have I heard

see you

tighter as we make eye

seconds.

inside?” Vanessa

nod with enthusiasm, loosening my grip and he does the same.

make our way inside. After

I turn my head in

want to settle in. There are a few great options but some are more expensive than others.”

know if you need

“Of course.”

been if this is what he looks like now that he’s trying to get himself

fun for a long time, but I

for me, I love

raises his

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Chapter 89

“Yeah.”

always wanted to learn

can teach you.”

tracks. “You really

extremely good and as a

“And I bet it would be the

the conversation a few times, but I constantly cut her off. I don’t want her talking right now. She

1. on.

seems cool, but I’m closely