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

Chapter 191

The Devil's bargain.

(ARIELLE'S

POV)

After a complicated, chaotic day, I finally managed to get some barely decent sleep and was ready to start the new day with a solid dose of confidence. No more chaos. No more emotional turmoil!

At least, that was the plan...

Until...

"Explain. This." That was the first sentence out of my mouth this morning, my teeth practically grinding as I stared at the scene in front of me. There, on my desk, was a bunch of lavender.

And sitting in my chair, my ex-husband.

After our encounter yesterday, I had assumed that that would be the last I'd see of him until Maverick's Open house party in two weeks! "What the hell are you doing in my office?"

No wonder Rebecca had given me that smug smile on my way in earlier, and now I understood why!

Jared glanced up from the business reports he was casually flipping through, looking annoyingly cool and too handsome for his own good.

"You're late," he said simply, like he belonged there, behind my desk.

I took a deep breath, trying, and failing, to rein in my temper. "Hello?"

"Oh, wow, don't be so harsh, Arielle..."

I felt heat rise to my cheeks as I struggled to keep my temper in check.

that you already have a fiancée and will soon be married? You sure she'd be happy to hear you're 'running into' another

up here,

totally ignoring my outburst. "Come on, Ari, don't flatter yourself," he said, setting the report down like it was no big deal. Then, he leaned back in my chair, his gaze locking onto mine, and I swear I felt a shiver run down my spine. "The restaurant hasn't been performing too well lately, has it?" He

words hit

working tirelessly to keep things running

I was not about to admit that to Jared of all people. So I quickly masked my reaction, crossing my arms over my chest in an attempt to appear

of your business," I spat, trying to keep my emotions

the annoyingly comfortable demeanor still palpable. He seemed to be enjoying himself, and that only made me

my business, honey," he countered, his eyes holding mine firmly. "Look Ari, I'm not here to meddle in your life of course, especially after what happened yesterday. Please, I just don't want to show up to the Open house in two

or even more, making me

wanted to say to

out, he raised his

and irritating

and bring your business to

next level."

of his motives. Why was he suddenly making such an offer

Out of the kindness of your heart, or...?" I asked, ensuring that

a shivering reaction through my body. "Not quite," he admitted. "I like to see my investments

scoffed

nodded. "You, Arielle. Whether you like it or not,

been divorced

nodded, then, like he couldn't help himself, he added, "Could you

rolled my

got me thinking

was true. As his son's

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