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

Don't be a stuck–up ex–wife.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Let's keep walking," Ashley whispered, tugging at my arm.

But Sofia had already spotted us and was calling out. "Arielle! Ashley!"

"Ignore her," Ashley whispered again.

But it was too late; Sofia was already rushing towards her. "Hold on, you two."

To avoid a scene, as people were already sparing us glances, Ashley and I reluctantly stopped. Sofia caught up with us, a smile I could tell was fake, plastered on her face.

"Arielle, Ashley? What a surprise to see you two. What are you doing here!?" She asked, her eyes conveying her surprise.

"We're here for a conference," Ashley responded.

"Oh, the independent women's conference? I'm here for it too," Sofia exclaimed. By now, Jared had joined us, standing beside her.

"Babe, Arielle, and Ashley are here for the conference, too. Isn't that a great coincidence?" She asked, placing a hand on Jared's shoulder.

Jared nodded, his eye darting briefly to mine before avoiding eye contact. "Hi, Arielle. Hi, Ashley."

Sofia continued, her voice laced with mock sweetness. "You see, Jared has been so sweet to me. He drove me here because he didn't want me and our baby stressed. He's the best man any woman can have. I wonder what woman would let herself lose a man like him." I felt a sharp pierce to my heart at her deliberate jab but refused to fall for her bait. "That's nice," I said flatly, speaking for the first time.

sensing my tension, placed a hand on my shoulders. Jared noticed that too, and cleared his tone. "You should get inside, Sofia. Remember how you kept fussing about not wanting to miss

just trying to catch up with your

It was nice speaking to you, Sofia," and with

don't we sit together then?" Sofia suggested, determined

was no way we were going to let Sofia sit with us. So quickly I responded, "Um, that won't be

recovered. "Oh, okay. Maybe we'll catch up during

polite smile. "No, thank

the safety pin, and she flared. "What's the matter with you, Arielle? Why are you being such a stuck-up ex-wife? Don't tell me you're still mad at me because I took Jared away from

Ashley gasped beside me. I made to respond to her, but Jared beat me

enough, Sofia. Come, I'll lead you to the entrance. You know I have to

I love you, baby," she said and

walked off, not bothering to look back. She

asked, a delirious look on her

man, obviously. So petty," I scoffed, reapplying

about

fine. I just hope I don't keep running into them,"

out to the conference hall. From the corner of my eyes, spotted Sofia. I silently

speakers teaching various topics: relationships, finance, and

at it, we made sure to keep a safe distance from Sofia. After the break, we returned

And just

an end,

to a

I walked out after she exchanged pleasantries with a few people. We were approaching her