You know nothing, Arielle.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

Sofia's words cut through my heart like a sharp dagger, and for a moment, I was dumbstruck. I turned to Jared for help, but he averted his gaze. His silence spoke volumes, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. "How dare you?" I finally managed to whisper, my voice trembling. "You have no right to say such things to me, Sofia."

But she was unyielding. "I'm just telling the truth, and you know it. You're not the right woman for Jared. He deserves someone who knows him, who understands him."

I felt tears prick the corners of my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I wouldn't give Sofia the satisfaction of seeing me cry. I won't let her know how far her words got to me, and how much they hurt.

Without another word, I hurried upstairs, my heart aching with emotions. I got to the room, slammed the door shut, and tried to force the tears back.

I won't let the fact that Sofia just reminded me yet again, how much of a stranger I was to Jared, despite being married to him.

I lowered myself on the bed, tempted to calm Ashley, but I thought against it. It was late to call, and I would rather not saddle her again with my marital issue.

Just then, the door slipped open and Jared walked in. He didn't bother saying a word to me, he just proceeded to unbutton his shirt.

I stalled, expecting him to apologize or day something, anything, but none was forthcoming. So I opted to speak up.

"So, you just stayed quiet and let Sofia speak to me rudely?" I inquired, staring at him.

had nothing to

disrespected me and called me a trophy wife? She literally talked down on me, and made it seem like I know nothing about you." "But she's right," Jared said, turning to face

in surprise. I couldn't believe me ears. Was Jared seconding Sofia's words? Agreeing that I was just a trophy wife? It all felt like a nightmare, like I was in some surreal hell. Jared went on, his eyes cold and detached. "If you knew things about me, you would have known that Denzel and I are sworn enemies. He's been

shook his head like I was some dumb

how foolish Jared was making me look at this point. First it was Sofia, now him. "It's been year, Jared. Don't tell

I was beginning to hate because they reminded of

I'll still hold on to

that happened years ago? It's more than that. Denzel has been my business rival, who has been trying to ruin business for me From going to shareholders in my company behind my back to convince them to withdraw their shares in his company and invest in his, to sending men to set my warehouse

who

with tonight!"

across the face, and for once, I was grateful that I was

shame washed

believe that I

would hurt my husband, and ultimately could hurt me too.

never told me about this. He never for once, mentioned that his warehouse was set on fire. What was I?

a word to

angry eyes. I would not let him make me feel guilty

to know all these when you told me nothing? I didn't

what I'm unaware of? You're my husband, Jared. It's your job to communicate with me, and not mine to read your mind!" "And who said you

do you mean?" I asked,

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