The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical
Chapter 102

Vanessa

It's 10:30 a.m. and I slowly descend from the car in the parking structure, the place where I'm meeting Shane.

Up until now, I still haven't been able to figure out what Dominic could be up to. He gave up so easily yesterday.

With me are four buff bodyguards, shielding me on all four sides at all times. I never want to get too comfortable while I know that Carmella could be up to something and all these assumptions have only been fueled by all the things Dominic has said to me.

Lowering my shades a little, I spot Shane standing in a corner with his hood over his head as he paces back and forth.

The sight of him is already infuriating but for now, I need to keep my composure until I can determine the right moment to act.

Just as I get closer, he notices me and licks his lips.

"I finally get to see you again, sexy."

The bodyguard on my left in the front, attempts to swing into action and Shane flinches as he takes a step back, but I stop my bodyguard when I tell him there's no need for that yet. He stops, unclenching his fists as he nods.

"Wow, your bodyguard was ready to fuck me up, huh?" Shane scoffs, acting cocky now that he won't be harmed.

"I still can't believe I had to come all this way just for you," I say to him. "What do you think you'll gain by doing all this?"

"Money, isn't it obvious to you? But you know what? I wouldn't mind having you as well. You were all over me that night at the club."

I wave my finger dismissively. "I don't even remember that part. I was drunk."

"It doesn't matter. You were still all over me until that bastard decided to ruin it. I'm curious. The fact that you came here to meet me, aren't you ashamed of yourself for covering up for him? I've come to realize the most wealthy people of this fucking world have no morals."

"Look who's talking." I smirk.

"Enough bullshit. It's a Friday and I intend to spend this cash like I don't give a damn about anything in this world, so hand it over now or I go to the press with what I know."

I nod, taking a step forward and shoving my hand inside my handbag like I'm taking out a bundle of money. Right when he least expects it, I pull out my hand and swing it across his cheek for a hard slap. He places his hand on his cheek, glaring back at me as he clenches his fist to hit me.

"What the fuck? How dare you?" he yells.

Before he can get too close and hit me, two of my bodyguards push him down to the floor and I don't even flinch.

I smirk as I look down at him, feeling my heart race at the thought of what would've happened had he actually managed to hit me.

He tries to get up, but they place their hands on his shoulders to keep him in place and he grits his teeth as he looks up at me.

I get even closer and remove my shades. "Did you really think I came here to give you more money? Do you think I'm that stupid or scared of you?"

"Keep this up and I'll expose this to everyone!" He sneers.

"And you'll get in trouble as well. In fact, you'll be the one to suffer the most considering who we are. Don't forget that part. Make this the last time you ever call me and demand for money because I won't stand for it. I'll ruin whatever's left of you if you dare me and I mean it. Try this again and you'll definitely replace out what I'm capable of."

He looks away, clenching his jaw.

"That's enough now. You can let him go," I order my bodyguards, turning around to leave as I put on my shades.

While I was mostly bluffing, I meant what I said when I told him he'd get in trouble, too. Judging by how he doesn't even dare to yell at me while I walk away, I'm certain that it worked.

I look back at him and he rises to his feet, heading in the other direction while aggressively whispering to himself.

All this just makes me want to call Dominic right away.

Dominic

It's only 10:40 a.m. and I keep getting the urge to call Vanessa. She said she was meeting Shane in the morning but didn't specify the exact time.

What she didn't know was that one of the bodyguards kept me posted and told me exactly when she was going to meet Shane.

I'm certain that whatever it was she said she would do, has already happened by now and it makes me anxious not knowing what exactly happened. I'm just a few seconds away from texting the bodyguard to replace out.

Right before I can do it, Vanessa calls me and as I pick up, I get out of my seat.

"Are you okay?" I ask her.

She chuckles. "For you to ask me that, are you making the assumption that something was wrong with me or that I messed things up?"

"I didn't mean it like that."

"Then what did you mean?"

"Just tell me what happened."

"I took care of it," she says with confidence.

"You did?"

"Yeah."

"How?"

"Well, it was very easy. It took one slap, a few threats and no money. That was pretty much it."

My eyes widen in surprise. "And how did he react?"

"He didn't say much. Why would he? I gave him a clear warning."

She sounds so convincing and confident that I sit back down with a sigh of relief.

"I guess you really took care of it," I admit.

"I definitely did and I didn't need your help for that."

I scoff, but nod in agreement. "You know what? You're right. You didn't need me at all and since I didn't know how things would go down with Shane, I turned down drinking plans with Mike tomorrow night but now that it's settled, I guess I'll give him a call."

"Great!"

She sounds so cheerful and I know that it's because she just proved to me that she was able to handle the situation without me being there.

After the call ends, I smack my lips, wishing I could have seen it all myself and watch Shane get slapped.

I still have so much work to do that I should get back to it, but I first inform Mike about my change of plans and as expected, he expects Vanessa to be there.

Around 12 p.m., my father-in-law calls and it's been a few days since we last spoke.

"Hello?" I pour myself a glass of water.

"Hello, my son. I hope I'm not disturbing you right now."

"Not at all."

"I'm glad. There's something I need to tell you, but don't tell Vanessa. I'm actually coming back today."

"You are? I thought you were coming back on Sunday."

"Yes, but I want to surprise my daughter so I decided to come back today. I should be at the airport around 6 p.m."

I rub my temples. "Had you told me earlier, I would've personally arranged for my private jet to come and pick you up."

"I appreciate it but there's no need for that. If you still want to do something for me, how about you come and pick me up from the airport?"

"Of course." My lips curve into a smile.

"Once again, don't tell Vanessa. I want to surprise her."

After the call ends, I lean back in my seat, unable to resume working on the documents. Something sounded slightly different about him. It must be due to all the work he's taken on while away. I'm actually glad he's coming back. That way, I can introduce him to the investor I had mentioned to him before he left.

Finishing my work for the day, I head over to the hospital first and then the orphanage, where I spend time with the children until it's time for me to head to the airport. The waiting time is only a few minutes. When my father-in-law descends from the airplane, I approach him and as I get closer, I slightly raise my eyebrows at the state he's in.