Mr billionaire's regret chasing his irresistible wife by Gabby Emmanuel

Chapter 128

Nana Jean.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"I'll be stepping out now, please ensure that nothing goes wrong in my absence," I said, as I took off my chef apron and hung it on the rail in the kitchen.

I had just finished teaching the chefs a new delicacy and was about to rush off because I had somewhere important to be.

"Don't worry, Arielle. Everything is in control," Rebecca said with a reassuring smile.

I nodded, "thank you," and walked out of the kitchen, heading to my office. Inside, I grabbed my bag, but as I made to leave, a thought struck me and I paused, retreating my steps to the restroom connected to my office.

I stared at myself in the mirror and realized that true to my instincts, some things in my look needed to be straightened. I immediately got to work, straightening my hair, reapplying my lipstick, and spraying perfume. The scent of lavender filled the air, calming my nerves. As I looked up at my now perfect self in the mirror, I nodded and walked out.

In the hallway, as I made for the exit, I bumped into Stephen. Oh, no, I cried inwardly. Now was not the time, I do not have the time to engage him.

"Hey," he greeted, his face lighting up with a smile as we drew closer.

"Oh, hi, Stephen," I replied hastily. "Um, have you been in the kitchen today?"

"No, not yet. Is there a problem?"

"Not really a problem, but you should. Rebecca needs your attention with something." And before he could say a word, I hurried past him, patting his shoulder.

"Go tend to Rebecca," I called out over my shoulder, not slowing down.

I could feel his gaze on my back, but I didn't look back. I had to get out of there before he delayed me further with his chit chat.

I quickened my pace, my heels making funny sounds on the floor as I made way to exit. But just as I stepped out, I bumped into Big Joe.

Oh shit, I cussed, wanting to take another route but he already spotted me and was approaching me now.

way to outsmart him and go anywhere I wanted to, without him. But I guess today was not my lucky

be more firm with my request to Dwayne to terminate his job, especially with this thing with Jared. It's going to be awkward, having him follow me every time I have to

Big Joe feeding the

hey, Joe," I said, forcing a smile when he got to

"Hi, Ma." And then he added, "going

but I don't need company because it's just across the road," I

won't be a problem,

calculative gaze. I can't outsmart him today, so I'm left with the

realize I'm an adult? I have to be somewhere, and I do not want you with me. I promise to

I cut him short before he started one of those speeches about his duty and obligation

to Dwayne if I don't keep

face softened. "Fine, I'll

said, and tapped his shoulder before brushing

walking through the pedestrian lane until I got to the opposite street. I spotted the car where it was parked, and walked towards it. "You're late," Jared said, the moment I slid into the

him and that was only because today is the day we pick up his grandmother at the

Mr Smith," I

Arielle. How're

let's leave already," I

but nodded, and turned the car on, as he

airport was in silence,

at

close, wrapping his hand around my waist. I froze momentarily, totally taken aback as I pinned him a

whispered, his breath on my ear, tickling. "If we're going

a truth in his words, I nodded, trying to shake off the fog that had clouded

presence messed up with my head, stirring up old memories. Memories of our past, and memories I wanted so

myself, I quickly shoved them aside. The sound of luggage

gate, and Jared's and I scanned the crowd with our eyes. Simultaneously, our eyes spotted and locked into a figure

she is," he said, turning to me, a

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