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

She literally talked down on me, and made it seem like I know nothing

cold and detached. "If

shook his head like I was some dumb high school kid. "You know

didn't like how foolish Jared was making me look at this point. First it was Sofia, now him. "It's been year, Jared. Don't tell me you're still holding on to what he did

Arielle," Jared repeated the words I was beginning to hate because they reminded of how little I knew my

you think I'll still

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 in fire few months back.

was who

with tonight!"

like I had been slapped hard across the face, and for once, I was grateful that I

wave of shame washed over me.

believe that I

could hurt me too. But then, I felt

once, mentioned that his warehouse was set on fire. What was I? Sorcerer?

never said a word to

him with angry eyes. I would not

these when you told me nothing? I didn't even know your warehouse was set on fire!" "That's because you never cared to ask!" Jared fired back, his voice equally

How do I ask about what I'm unaware of? You're my husband, Jared. It's your job to

you mean?" I asked, genuinely

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