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.

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

trying to catch up with your ex-wife and her best friend," Sofia said in

want to sit at a place with a vantage view. It was nice speaking to you, Sofia," and

we sit together then?" Sofia suggested, determined not to back

way we were going to let Sofia sit with us. So quickly I responded, "Um, that won't be necessary. You're

recovered. "Oh, okay.

forced a polite smile. "No, thank

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

and Ashley gasped beside me. I made to

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

right. I love you, baby," she said and drew his head

off, not bothering to look back.

that?" Ashley asked, a delirious

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

about

I just hope I

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

and personal development. I found it highly informative and didn't

we made sure to keep a safe distance from Sofia. After the

just

has an end,

to a

walked out after she exchanged pleasantries with a few people. We were approaching her car when we heard our names being called