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.

bit, but she 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

place with a vantage view. It was nice speaking to you,

together then?" Sofia suggested,

let Sofia sit with us. So quickly I responded, "Um, that won't be necessary. You're pregnant,

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

polite smile. "No,

being such a stuck-up ex-wife? Don't tell me you're still mad at me because I took Jared away

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

I have to return to work, right?" He said, placing a pacifying hand

baby," she said and drew his head down

said and grabbed my hand. We walked off, not bothering to look back. She led me

that?" Ashley asked, a

her man, obviously. So petty," I

about everything she

hope I don't keep running

eyes, spotted Sofia. I

conference was an awesome experience, with speakers teaching various topics: relationships, finance, and personal development. I

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

And just like

an end,

to a

a few people. We were approaching