The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Dominic

It's been seven weeks since I brought Vanessa to the orphanage so she could speak to management about her idea and it's finally the day of the launch.

My parents, siblings, father-in-law, Frank and a few other people are all here at the orphanage to witness the launch.

Though Frank suggested that we should have the press, I instantly turned down the suggestion as I don't like to publicize everything that I do for the children. Given the honor of cutting the ribbon is Penelope, who is finally out of the hospital. Just as she cuts the ribbon, we all give a round while standing behind her.

Before I can say a word, the children excitedly run towards their extended and improved playground by stepping on the ribbon, making me look over Vanessa, who stands right next to me and she chuckles. Even with all the children screaming, I feel like speaking to her right now, so I lean toward her.

"You did it," I proudly say to her.

She nods, her lips curved into a smile. "Yes, but you also had a role to play."

"I know I did, but that was the small part of it. Since you were able to handle this, you'll definitely be ready for your hair care line."

Her smile fades as she looks away. "We'll talk about that later."

I straighten up with a sigh, already understanding that she has something to say about the team that I came up with.

Just as we both watch the children play around, I sense her from the corner of my eye looking down and when I look over, she's on her phone.

"Do you think this is the time for that?" I ask

"I'm just texting Mia about the time we're meeting up today."

"Oh, it's Mia?"

"It's not always Patrick. Give it a rest." She rolls her eyes.

I clear my throat, a little embarrassed. "How can you blame me when he calls you more frequently now that he's busy with work and you seem to be the one person he constantly wants to talk to?" She scoffs. "Don't even go there."

"I just don't understand why-"

"Shh! Here they come!"

She gestures behind us using her eyes and I figure out that everyone's getting closer to our spot.

Putting aside what I have to say to her, we turn around together and approach everyone so we can meet halfway.

My mom instantly embraces Vanessa and says, "Congratulations, my daughter. Once again, I have no doubt in my mind that when it's your turn to become parents, you'll be amazing!"

Though everyone chuckles with amusement, Vanessa's eyes widen a little as she glances at me with a fake smile.

I look over at Frank and he just subtly shrugs at me.

Until now, Vanessa's not yet pregnant and hearing everyone share the same sentiment right after my mom, makes it a little awkward for Vanessa and me. We've never spoken about it ever since we fucked at the hotel that night, which was over seven weeks ago.

Though I haven't touched her intimately in such a long time, seeing her whenever I'm back home from my business trips always feels like a new experience. She's been changing up her style and I like everything I see. Everything always looks good on her no matter what it is.

Before, all I did was lust after her but seeing how far we've come, I've come to appreciate more than just her voluptuous figure.

Since our parents have other engagements to attend to, they leave right away, my father-in-law delaying by a few minutes just so he can have a word with me regarding the investor.

After he also leaves, Vanessa, Frank, Jake, Sophie and I take over in the cafeteria, serving the children's meals while they wait in line for their turn.

with them as I put lots of vegetables on their plates, something that's been on my mind becomes too difficult to keep to myself,

thinking about that comment about the children," I whisper to

to admit that

do you think

at me in

could I not ask when I'm

you'll be

"I better be."

I'm the one next to you because I can hear

thought we were and we chuckle at the same time, glad we weren't busted. There was a time when I thought she'd never completely warm up to

children, I have a tray with me meant for Vanessa as she waits at our table, engaged in conversation with

get to them

every day," he says. "The food

it because you helped out," I playfully

should come here everyday

phone in the pocket of my apron rings, so

Shane," I say to Frank, forcing myself to smile while I look

to pay him for the third time today

even remind me." I tighten the grip on my tray after holding onto

"Will you meet him?"

choice, but no matter what happens, I'll make sure I find a solution to this. I can't keep giving that piece

me to say that in the presence

now see Vanessa without so many bodyguards and only a few when it's absolutely necessary. I still can't get used

in the first place was because of Carmella

back but just

way. She would definitely

you want nothing to do

count of how many times I've blocked her. At this point, it's clear she'll text

you talking

I felt

course it's fading, considering how you don't see her anymore and you

"We're just friends."

"Of course you are."

the hair care line and she didn't want

knew this would happen. Well, that's for you to

park and Shane is

look around before I make my move and with no one

about to do, he

the money at his feet. "There

glare, he crouches down. "Fuck

in person. And I'll

his teeth as he rises to his

a stop to this, but I choose not to say it, just in case he

my way back to the car, I call Vanessa and she picks up

did it go?" she asks from the other end of the

have him off my

"Yeah, until 6 p.m."

to be ready for the dinner we're

better at not spending

"There's barely any difference."

and I'm