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.

tension, placed a hand on my shoulders. Jared noticed that too, and cleared his tone. "You

but she kept talking. "Don't bother; there's still enough time before the program begins. I'm just trying

place with a vantage view. It was nice speaking to you, Sofia," and with that, I began

that's true. Why don't we sit together then?" Sofia suggested, determined not to

I exchanged glances; there was no way we were going to let Sofia sit with us. So quickly I responded, "Um, that won't be necessary. You're pregnant, and can't sit

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

a polite smile. "No,

flip 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

eyes widened, and Ashley gasped beside me. I made to

lead you to the entrance. You know I have to return to

she said and drew his

and grabbed my hand. We walked off, not bothering

Ashley asked, a

petty," I scoffed, reapplying

sorry about everything

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

business in the restroom, we walked out to the conference hall. From the corner of my eyes, spotted Sofia. I silently prayed that we wouldn't run into each other again until I left this place.

experience, with speakers teaching various topics: relationships, finance, and personal development. I found it

led to an adjourning hall for refreshment. While at it, we made sure to keep a safe distance from Sofia. After the break, we returned for

And just

has an end,

to

exchanged pleasantries with a few people. We were