Mr billionaire's regret chasing his irresistible wife by Gabby Emmanuel

The ultimatum.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

After Jared left, I was beside myself with worry. What could be wrong with Sofia? I wondered. It was barely 24hrs Jared and I left the house, and she had developed a stomach pain?

I tried to distract myself with the thought that Jared will handle the situation, but my mind wouldn't budge. For a moment, I suspected foul play. What if it was a ploy by Sofia to lure Jared back to the house as she never wanted him to leave in the first place? But I shoved the thought aside, trying not to look paranoid and insecure. If she was pretending, she wouldn't involve Jared's mother, right? The more I thought about everything, the restless I became.

Then a thought struck me; what if the situation was critical and more than Jared could handle? I jerked up from the bed that instant, I needed to go home too. Just in case Jared needed help.

And so without a second thought, I grabbed my clothes and threw them on. I took hold of my purse and hurried out. Outside the hotel, I booked a cab and read out my home address. As we drove, my impatience grew, and I ordered the driver to go faster. Fortunately, he didn't argue but complied.

Minutes later, the cab pulled up at the house gate, and I paid the driver before hurrying in. As I entered, I noticed Jared's car carelessly parked, the driver's door open and the engine running. I turned the engine off and shut the car door before hurrying inside.

The house was surprisingly quiet, and I wondered where Jared and Sofia were. I was tempted to call out to them, but stopped myself and opted to go searching for them. I had just gotten close to the living room when I heard Sofia's voice. To my surprise, it didn't sound like that of someone who was hurting.

And so, I tiptoed closer to listen, and what I heard shattered me.

"You two kissed?" I exclaimed, unable to believe my ears.

Jared looked up at me, his face pale, and he looked like he had been caught red handed.

"Arielle, I can explain..." he started.

was expecting him to deny it, but the remorse and guilt in his eyes spoke volume. "Explain what? You

this point, a smug smile on her face.

Aren't you supposed to be writing with stomach pain, huh? Oh, let me guess; it was a ploy to get Jared back home, isn't it?" I

my back on him

on," he called out

I withdrew it forcefully. "Do not touch me!" I

that brimmed in my eyes as I flagged a cab. It was only when I was in the

uncontrollably,

was unbearable, like tiny needles piercing my heart. Jared and Sofia kissed? How did it happen under

could he?" I whispered, my voice hoarse. "How could he betray me like this? He told me they were

and my face contorted in more anger as I saw Jared's name flashing on the screen. I hissed and muted it, tossing it back

who has been quiet all this while, spoke up.

back of my palm. "My friend's place," I said. Then I read out the address to

driving. I reclined back on the car's seat, fighting to hold back my tears. No matter how hard I tried, the pain in my heart wouldn't stop. It

house. I alighted, paid the driver, and hurried to Ashley's front door. I pressed the doorbell and waited. Seconds later, the door swung open. "Arielle! Oh my goodness, what's wrong?" Ashley exclaimed, stunned when she saw

into her arms. "Jared...Sofia...they kissed," I sobbed, my voice muffled against her

moment before she left me in and shut the door. "It's okay, quit crying. I'm here for you. Tell me what happened," she said and led me to

kept bawling like a child. Ashley was patient as she watched me cry. Moments later, my sobs receded and I managed to narrate the incident to her. "They kissed? How did that

myself to believe Jared will stoop that