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.

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

and once again, she doesn’t

our order is here!” she says, looking over at the waiters as they

emo”

at our table, the

table and it’s just as it appeared on the

babe, what do you think?”

looks amazing. I’m certain I’m going

1/4

I can’t wait to try it out. I look down at

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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

hope you enjoy your meal,” he says to her with

definitely will.” She chuckles.

my fork, stabbing into the beef. Based on their reaction, it’s a little extreme, so I shift in my

meat gets closer to my lips, they both look at me in anticipation and I realize it’s because they want to see my reaction to the

beef, I’m completely blown away

best beef I’ve ever had.” I nod

it,” Patrick

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 has those

close to him and let him

car.

grabbing my attention. “Patrick told me that he saw you

few times, like he’s just choked

She leans toward him

he assures her as their eyes

makes me want to stab some beef again, but I’ve already run out of

where did you see me yesterday?”

question breaks their eye contact as I turn curious.

was walking along the street and spotted you in your car which stopped at a red light.

anymore.” I shake

to,” Vanessa chimes in, her gaze mostly on Patrick. “I had something to eat a few hours ago and now I realize it was a bad idea. I would’ve loved to finish

favorite meal was. If she mentioned it back when we were getting to know each other, I must’ve forgotten about it because I had little value

it again the next time we have lunch together.”

seriously asking her out

She

more of this. Is he being so bold just because they have a history together? Or is it because of how she hugged

a phone call from my personal assistant, so I excuse

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

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 now that I’m not there with them.

only when Patrick sees me that he leans back in

to stay much longer but I have to leave. Something urgent just came up. It was good seeing you, Patrick. Let’s keep in touch so we can play that tennis game and I can win.”

lips curve into a smile, I’m

about that.” He nods, grinning at me.

my number. Give me a call sometime later. Babe, can I speak to you outside?”

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looks a little surprised. “Yeah…sure.”