The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back (Paisley) novel Chapter 75

At Marissa's words, Dominick's previously unreadable expression softened slightly. "You've always been so competitive," he said with a faint sigh. She lowered her head, feigning embarrassment. She knew his words meant he had forgiven her.

She replied, "Well, what can I do? With someone as outstanding as you by my side, how could I not want to do my best?" Her tone turned playful, her mood visibly lighter.

Marissa pondered, 'I knew it. With the bond I share with Dominick, there's no way he'd stay mad at me over something like this.

'Besides, I'm the one who got hurt today. He's probably upset because I lied. Now that I've admitted my mistake, he won't keep giving me the cold shoulder.'

With that settled, Marissa glanced around the venue again. The way people were looking at her had changed, becoming more intense and curious. And that was exactly the reaction she wanted.

Earlier, when Marissa had been talking to Dominick, she had deliberately leaned in closer. No one else knew what they had discussed, but her alternating expressions—shy and demure one moment, playful and laughing the next—left plenty of room for speculation.

Dominick, who had been keeping a straight face earlier, eventually broke into a resigned expression after hearing a few of her words. To the onlookers, his exasperated look seemed tinged with affection.

With that in mind, everyone present became even more convinced of the rumors circulating online. They figured it wouldn't be long before the two of them tied the knot.

"Dom." Nathaniel raised his glass as he walked over to Dominick. He greeted Dominick with a friendly pat on the shoulder, acting like an old friend who hadn't seen him in ages. "What do you think? Pretty nice place I've got here, huh?"

Dominick glanced at the spot Nathaniel had just patted and indifferently replied, "It's alright."