The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Vanessa

My entire life, I've never checked on my phone as much as I have today and it's only because I keep hoping that Dominic has texted me or something, even though I would hear it from the ringtone.

Ever since he checked up on me this morning, there hasn't been any other moment that he's gotten in touch with me. It makes it difficult for me to call or text him first just to find out how it went with Carmella because I can't tell what he's up to right now.

The more I think about it, the more it makes me anxious.

While getting ready to meet up with Sophie and Jake for a late afternoon meal, my phone is on speaker as I talk to Mia about what happened with Patrick since I couldn't talk to her about it before as she was busy.

"I can't believe after everything you've done for him, he decided to be a jerk! You know what? Dominic did the right thing when he punched him. In fact, he should've done it a few more times. I know I would. Have you been in touch with him since it happened?"

"No. I want to keep my distance for now."

"For now? Are you serious? Just completely stay away from him. What could you possibly still want from someone like him? From what you've told me, he wasn't sorry about it. He's an asshole!"

I sigh. "You're right about that."

"Then cut him off completely no matter how much he apologizes."

I shake my head. "I don't see that happening. He made it clear."

"That's even more of a reason to cut him off. I'm actually surprised he didn't fight back when Dominic punched him."

I chuckle. "He wouldn't dare. He's skinny compared to my husband."

As I go on to describe Dominic's strength, not only do I find myself thinking about the sight of him last evening when he had a towel wrapped around his lower half and towered over me, but also the moment his dominant gaze instantly made me submissive.

focus is my father right now, but I can't deny that moment gave rise to something inside

his restaurant helps me forget about Dominic for a while and what could be going on with him

as our preferred meal,

ask her that," Sophie chimes in. "She's seen this place

the food." He scoffs at

banter, I giggle, finding amusement in it and for a while, it works but soon, I find myself wondering why I haven't yet heard from Dominic. Yesterday

you say something?" I ask, blinking a few

about

and my first assumption is that they know the truth

I ask, composing

happened to her?" She

honest, I'm glad we don't," Jake chimes in, his tone already filled with disapproval just like his body language. "You two really aren't friends anymore, right?" "No we're not." I shake

you two but keep it that way. You're not alike

as I

while still having our meal and she

checks her phone and it grabs my attention. "You keep looking down at your phone.

haven't even been delivered yet. Is he busy

important meeting today." I try my best to sound

and my heart sinks. If only they knew what the truth

p.m. and despite how much time has gone by, I

doesn't even matter the number

I even make myself believe that he must already be home, just like

upstairs but I'm informed that he's not yet

the bedroom and put my handbag

my phone rings and

as I take out my phone but instantly pout a little because it's not him, but my