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.

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

kept talking. "Don't bother; there's still enough time before the program begins. I'm just trying to catch up with your ex-wife and her best friend," Sofia said in the last sentence,

sit at a place with a vantage view. It was nice speaking

together then?" Sofia suggested, determined

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 same place as

recovered. "Oh, okay. Maybe

polite smile. "No, thank

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 me because I took Jared away from you. I'm with Jared now doesn't mean we can't be good friends, you

I made to respond to her, but Jared beat

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

love you, baby," she said

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

a delirious look on

petty,"

sorry about everything

I don't keep running into them," I

corner of my eyes, spotted Sofia. I silently prayed that we wouldn't run into each other again until I left

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

to an adjourning hall for refreshment. While at it, we made sure to keep

And just like

an end,

came to

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