The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Chapter 90

Dominic

I know I’m getting a little hostile right now, but Patrick is getting on my fucking nerves by constantly staring at Vanessa.

“I didn’t say you weren’t taking care of her,” he says with a nervous chuckle.

“Then what did you mean by that?” I raise my chin, my forehead creasing.

“I was just saying that she deserves the best.”

“And I’m giving her the best.”

“Obviously, that’s why she’s so happy. I’m sorry if I sounded like I was out of line. I just feel awful up until this day. I just want her to be happy after everything that I put her through.”

“She’s definitely happy with me. I’m sure you can see that.”

“Yes and that’s why she always talks about you when we meet.”

“She does?” I clear my throat, the creases on my forehead fading.

“Yes, she does.” He slightly tilts his head, his gaze a little intense as he smiles. “Honestly, if I could go back in time, I’d do things differently with her and I’d never let her go. Thank the universe that time travel doesn’t exist.”

I can’t tell if he’s being serious right now or if this is supposed to be a joke. If it is, it’s definitely not funny.

The air is thick with tension between us and I don’t want it to carry on, so I change the subject.

“I’m curious about your current love life.”

“No, I haven’t been in a relationship for so many years. I didn’t have the time or energy for it. I didn’t see myself committing to someone when I have so much to work on and I still do.”

“I see.”

“Vanessa has such a big heart. She cares and loves deeply.”

“She does.” I smile a little, thinking about how the children love her so much.

“That’s why she offered to help me and I won’t let this opportunity go to waste.”

“You better not.” I get a little serious.

“She could’ve just let me be with my job the day we met at the orphanage, but she offered to give me a fresh start. I’ve never come across anyone like her. I remember seeing her on TV when she went to the children’s hospital and had a problem with her leg, but she still went around to see everyone.”

I furrow my eyebrows in surprise. “That means you’ve been seeing her around for a while.”

“Of course I have. I just didn’t want to appear before her. I asked myself where I would even start and if she would be nice to me. I guess I was worried for nothing, because here I am now.”

He looks outside again, stroking his chin with delight. I know he’s looking at her but this time, his head movements and eyes slowly change direction and that’s how I know she’s on her way back inside. Doesn’t he care that I’m right here and seeing this? I’d call him out for it, but it’s not like that’ll stop him later on.

Now that I’ve seen him looking at her so lustfully, I have this desire not to leave her alone with him.

“Hey, did I take too long?” she says as she approaches the table.

all.” Patrick and I say in unison and it makes me look at him with a

sit back down and

guess I came back just in time because our order is here!” she says, looking over at the waiters as they bring our

emo”

everything down at

just as it appeared on the menu.

babe, what do you think?” she

I’m certain I’m going to enjoy the

1/4

try it out. I look down at my food

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and it makes it hard not to look. In only a few seconds, I realize that if I’m looking, then Patrick’s looking, so I glance at him and it’s just as I thought. He keeps glancing at them.

he says to

will.” She

beef. Based on their reaction, it’s a

at me in anticipation and I realize it’s because they want to see my reaction

after I taste the beef, I’m completely blown away

I’ve

told you earlier that you’d enjoy it,” Patrick says, looking proud that I’m blown

enjoy our food, he keeps talking to her about the funny moments from their past and I wonder why he’s doing this right now. He still

realize it? Of course she does. That’s why she was so close to him and

car.

told me that he

times, like

you okay?” She leans toward

fine,” he assures her as their

again, but I’ve already run out

you see

contact as I

was walking along the street and spotted you in your car which stopped at a red light. I could’ve said hi but we were

anymore.” I

Patrick. “I had something to eat a few hours ago

back when we were getting to know each

again the next time we have lunch

her out right in my face?

She nods with

can take any more of this. Is he being so bold just because they have a history together? Or is it because of how she hugged him? Whatever the case is, it

down the fork since I’ve lost my appetite, I receive a phone

she’s around Patrick, it’s something I can’t do anymore as I need to get on my private jet as soon as possible. There’s an important meeting in three

the entire time, I watch Vanessa and Patrick through the glass. She can’t stop laughing with him and they seem even more comfortable with each other

head back inside and it’s only when Patrick sees

Something urgent just came up. It was good seeing you, Patrick.

lips curve into a smile, I’m

He

me a call sometime later. Babe, can I speak to

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a little