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.

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

smile faltered a bit, but she kept talking. "Don't bother; there's still enough time before the program begins. I'm just trying to catch

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

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

were going to let Sofia sit with us. So quickly I responded, "Um,

okay. Maybe we'll catch up during the

polite

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 you. I'm with

gasped beside me. I made

to the entrance. You know I have to return to work, right?" He said, placing a pacifying

said and drew his head down

and grabbed my hand. We walked off, not bothering to look back.

Ashley asked, a delirious

petty," I scoffed, reapplying

sorry about everything

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

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

with speakers teaching various topics: relationships, finance, and personal development. I found it highly informative and didn't regret attending. en

it, we made sure to

And just like

has an end, the

came to a

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