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

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(ARIELLE'S POV)

I stood, frozen, my mind still reeling from Jared's revelation.

The hell? Jared Smith, the ever-composed billionaire, suddenly broke and homeless? It didn't add up. Especially not with his influential family in the wings. What kind of game was he playing this time?

The toothbrush still dangled from my mouth. And then I managed to regain composure and turned to Maverick, he was too young to overhear whatever nonsense Jared was about to spew next. "Hey, baby, why don't you go introduce your new puppy to Milo? I'm sure he'd be happy to have a puppy sibling," I said sweetly.

Maverick's face lit up. Without a word, he clutched the squirming dog and bolted inside, leaving me alone with Jared.

The moment the door clicked shut, I turned to face Jared again, with my arms folded.

"Cut the act, Jared. What's really going on?"

"I told you the truth," he insisted, his tone maddeningly calm. "I sold my shares in J&S. I'm homeless, Arielle."

I studied his expression, said in a sure tone, "Jared, even selling all your companies won't make you homeless overnight," I stated matter of factly. "You're a billionaire. You have properties and resources, and turning homeless overnight just doesn't make any sense." Jared shifted uncomfortably, like someone who has been caught in a wrong act. His eyes darted everywhere, avoiding mine.

"Fine, I'll explain everything," he sighed in resignation.

I stood at attention, my arms crossed tighter, and my eyes never leaving his. "I'm listening."

He sighed, running a hand through his tousled hair. "I'm really not lying, Arielle. Well, not lying about everything... I sold my shares. But it wasn't just for Maverick-it was to flush out a spy in my company."

The toothbrush slipped from my hand.

"A spy?"

"Yes." He met my gaze, his tone now deadly serious. "Think about it. How did Denzel find out Maverick was my son so quickly? Someone leaked that information. I needed to appear weak, vulnerable. It's the only way to flush them out."

mind. His explanation sounded plausible, but I wasn't about to let my guard down. "So you decided to come here? My house? Why? Let

don't want Nana and Mom to worry and fuss over me. They'd drive me crazy with questions and

your friends? Your colleagues? Or, I don't know, any of the other dozens

admit... Arielle, I do have my reasons. I want to take real responsibility for Maverick, for us. I know I should've told you sooner, but if you hate me for this-if you think

how hard I tried, a part of me still didn't buy it. The Almighty and meticulous Jared Smith I know can never let himself be

undeniable truth: his presence here would turn my peaceful life into a circus. And my mom? She'd probably stake him like a vampire before

I said finally, shaking my

fell, hurt crossing it. "So, you're just gonna let me sleep on

but I stood my ground. "That's not what I

"Arielle, please -"

about to escalate, Maverick appeared by my side. "What's

you done having breakfast?" I asked, trying to distract him,

He didn't take notice of them earlier because he was still basking in the

me?" He asked, fears jumping into his eyes as he stared from

boy. Dad is

a few days until he had things sorted," Jared replied, earning a glare from him.

"Don't -" I hissed.

the deed has been done as Maverick turned to me sharply, a questioning look in his eyes. "Mom, are you going to let Daddy stay with us?" "Baby,

Maverick pleaded, surprising me as he went on his

was stunned and perplexed at the same time. Where did he learn begging

to your feet!" I ordered, trying to be strict, but he didn't

a big house. Please, Mommy," Maverick

was at it took to soften

and I hated it even more that he was now so

I'll have to think about it,"

please

helpless at this point as I looked at Jared, but his face was neutral. He has been