The Daring Billionaire’s Wife novel (Vanessa and Dominic) novel Chapter 128

Dominic

It's been a few days now since my mother transferred those shares to me and I still can't get over it.

After what happened that same day with Vanessa and Uncle Jerry, I couldn't really go out and celebrate as that would've been insensitive of me, which is why I decided to wait until Saturday and the day is finally here.

Usually, I'd be doing this in the evening but I thought Frank and I would start early, which is why we're already having a heavy feast at his restaurant and it's only 9 in the morning.

After sipping from his glass, he says, "You know, it's crazy how you already spoke to your dad so you could work less but you now have more shares to focus on."

I smile at him. "That's no big deal. I'll find a way to handle it because honestly, this is the best gift ever. Vanessa can have all the estates possible but for me, this is better."

"I've been meaning to ask you this. How did Jake and Sophie feel about this?"

"They wholeheartedly congratulated me." I proudly chuckle.

"Wow, that's cool. I didn't expect that since that's your mom's most important company."

"My siblings know when to fight for what they believe also belongs to them. I haven't seen any of that so far, so we're good."

He nods, stroking his chin. "Hmm... I wonder what you'll get me for my birthday this upcoming weekend."

"You really want me to tell you?"

"Usually, I like my surprises to just be surprises, but I'm curious as hell, so tell me."

I lean forward and say. "You're getting a handshake from me."

He looks away, shaking his head with a scoff. "Don't you dare try that shit with me because your birthday's next month!"

"That doesn't change my mind at all," I reply to him, looking down at my phone to reply to Vanessa's text.

As Frank goes on to talk about a few memories from last year's birthdays and I throw in a few moments of my own just to mock him, my enthusiasm fades at the notification at the top of my screen from the gossip sight, making my eyes widen.

"Dude, is everything okay?" he asks, noticing that I can't stop looking at the screen.

"Fuck!" I whisper, ruffling my hair.

Ever since the first article, I decided to keep a close eye on the website and for a moment, it seemed they wouldn't post anything about it, but I was wrong.

I begin to read the article and my heart races with rage at Carmella's nerve to give out more information.

Ever since I thought of something I could do to stop her from revealing our identities, I haven't been able to get in touch with her and it's only because she doesn't pick up my calls.

After reading the article all the way to the end, I give my phone to Frank, whose jaw drops while reading the details.

"Whoa!" He raised his head. "That's how it went down that day?"

"Do you think that's the important thing right now? This is bullshit."

He sighs. "I hate to admit it, but she's definitely messing with your head now. That's why she didn't want to pick up your calls. She wanted to wait for this. What are you going to do if she never picks up?"

"Sooner or later, she has to pick up." I slam the table with a fist.

"Whoa, take it easy."

"Do you think that's fucking possible right now?" I glare at him.

He raises his hands. "Hey, if you break the table you're buying it!"

Suddenly, my phone beeps and my hope is that it's Carmella, but it's just a message from Patrick, reminding me of the time we're meeting up this afternoon.

Irritated, I slide my phone across the table.

"I really think you need to calm down before you break your phone."

Clenching my fist, I say, "I might end up taking out my frustration on Patrick this afternoon during the game."

"Hey, don't even try that shit." He points at me as a warning. "Even without this, I know you already plan on being competitive, but don't fuck him up too much."

To calm me down, Frank begins to talk about the few matches we've had, all in which I was extremely competitive but all I can do is think about my next move with Carmella.

Suddenly, my phone rings again and this time, it's her.

I look around and there aren't too many people present, so I lower my voice as I speak to her.

"Why the hell have you been ignoring my calls?" I ask her.

"Isn't it obvious that I wanted you to miss me?" She snickers. "A new juicy story was posted less than an hour ago. Enjoy!"