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

Accommodating him.

(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."

kidnapping flashing in my mind. His explanation sounded plausible, but I wasn't about to

Nana and Mom to worry and fuss over me. They'd drive me

your friends? Your colleagues? Or, I don't know, any

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 I'm crossing a line,"

brief silence as I weighed all I had heard. No matter how hard I tried, a part of me still didn't buy it. The Almighty and meticulous Jared Smith I

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

shaking my head. "I can't accommodate

you're

stood my ground. "That's

"Arielle, please -"

to escalate, Maverick appeared

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

Jared's suitcases. He didn't take notice of them earlier because he was

Are you leaving me?" He asked, fears jumping into his eyes as he stared from Jared

boy. Dad

for a few

"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

pleaded, surprising me as

perplexed at the same time.

stand to your feet!" I ordered, trying

house. Please, Mommy," Maverick pleaded. At this point, tears had welled in his

at it took to

he was now so attached to Jared that had to reconsider my stance for his

have to think about it,"

please

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