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.

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 up with your ex-wife and her best friend," Sofia said

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

we sit together

was no way we were going to let Sofia sit with us. So

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

a polite

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

I made to respond to her, but Jared

entrance. You know I have to return to work,

said and drew his

off, not bothering to look back. She led me to

was that?" Ashley asked, a delirious look on her

obviously. So petty," I

about

I just hope I don't keep running into them," I

From the corner of my eyes, spotted Sofia. I silently prayed

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

later, we went on a break, and was 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 the last session of

just

has an

to a

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