The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Vanessa

I had the option not to show up here and say what was in my heart to Patrick, but I wanted to do it just so they would know half the truth.

What I didn't expect from Patrick was to ask if I'm in love with Dominic, and it sets my heart racing with panic, especially when Dominic takes a few steps to the other side just so he can look at my face as he anticipates my response. While Patrick is right, I don't see myself ever admitting to that, especially because Dominic doesn't feel the same way I do. It's for this reason that I quickly compose myself, glance at Dominic, then back at Patrick as I firmly respond.

"Do I have to be in love with Dominic for me to feel nothing for you?"

Dominic looks away, seemingly a little disappointed by my response.

"Whatever made you so confident that you and I could still be together, get it out of your head. My feelings for you changed a long time ago. Last time, I didn't reject you because I was putting on an act. I truly felt that way. Even if I wasn't married, I'd still feel nothing for you."

Patrick ruffles his hair and balls his hand into a fist, unsure of which way he wants to go as he constantly switches the direction of his shoulders.

"You didn't answer my question," he says, his voice trembling with a sharp gaze. "Are you in love with Dominic or not?"

His question makes my heart race faster again as I realize that he won't let this go.

Dominic also looks on with raised eyebrows, making me realize that he actually wants me to give a direct answer. I can't even bring myself to say that I don't love him because that would be a lie.

Composing myself, I cross my arms and say, "That part has nothing to do with you. I did what I came here for, so stop going around thinking you and I have a chance of getting back together. I'm leaving now."

With my head high and my heart still racing, I turn around and quickly head back to the car without looking back.

Patrick calls out my name a few times but it makes no difference to me.

While part of me is relieved that they both know how I feel about Patrick, another part of me still feels uneasy at the fact that I couldn't give a clear response in regards to how I feel about Dominic.

As soon as I'm in my seat, I sigh heavily, placing a hand on my chest to feel my beating heart.

a few last words and I can see Dominic smirking at

say to me when he gets here. I fear that I might have been exposed for failing to give a direct answer but

seat and our ride begins in silence. I can't even think of anything to say to him since I don't know where

turning to face me after leaning forward, he says, "Hey, about what happened

cut him off, not

leaning back in his seat without saying a

the possibility that he'll soon figure it out if he hasn't

eyes, my heart fluttering in a way that I can't

right thing by rejecting Patrick. Do you know why?" he

Tell me." My voice is barely above a whisper with my

letting anyone else

I instantly wrap my arms around his neck, kissing him passionately, but it seems his passion far surpasses mine. Is he

threats through text messages seem to never end as she always sends them from different

right to ensure that I have

going to do next, but I'm not afraid of her even as I read her latest

of my concerns. My dad's treatment has begun and I should have been there, but Dominic wants me

I'm not

know what

think? This is for the best. Dominic wants you to relax and not worry too much. Just let him take care of you in the way that he wants to. If I'm being honest, I think he's falling for you." "Shut up." I playfully glare, feeling my

he be so happy after you rejected Patrick? He obviously doesn't want any other man touching you.

my head with a half smile. "No. That's not how I want to find out. It has to come

conversation, my phone suddenly rings, a strange number

at it and shakes her head. "Do you think

if it's her, I know exactly

to pick up and put my