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

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.

shrugged. "I had nothing to

trophy wife? She literally talked down

widened 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

I was some dumb

it was Sofia, now him. "It's been year, Jared. Don't

know nothing, Arielle," Jared repeated the words I was beginning to hate because they

still hold on to

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

was who

with tonight!"

had been slapped hard across the face, and for once, I was grateful that I was standing because after hearing all that, I didn't trust me

wave of shame washed over

believe that I

and ultimately could

me about this. He never for once, mentioned that his warehouse was

said a word to

angry eyes. I would not let him make me

all these when you told me nothing? I didn't even know your warehouse was set on fire!" "That's

unaware of? You're my husband, Jared. It's your job to communicate

mean?" I asked, genuinely