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

Chapter 213

Fractured ego


(JARED'S POV)

I stood there, my heart pounding, my mind filled with chaotic thoughts. No, this didn't feel right.

My heart sank at Sofia's words, but my instinct told me that her face the way she was acting, like she had some big revelation-felt off. I'd dealt with her enough to know when she was up to something, and right now, I could feel she was hiding something. But she spoke so confidently about Dwayne entering the room, as if it was crystal clear in her mind. Could there be any truth to what she said?

Was it possible that Sofia's statement was not completely groundless?

The thought made me pause, a flicker of doubt creeping in.

If Sofia is really deliberately making trouble, why did she link Dwayne and Arielle together? Could something really happen between them?

The image of Arielle and Dwayne together flashed in my mind, and I had to shake it away. No, I couldn't let panic cloud my judgment. This was Sofia's usual play-spinning webs of confusion to manipulate others for her own gain.

Right now, the only thing that mattered was protecting Arielle. I couldn't let my emotions get tangled up in this mess. Whatever Sofia was plotting, I had to deal with it on my terms. I had to see this through myself, without dragging others into it. I couldn't trust Sofia.

I turned to her sharply, my gaze cold. Whatever she thought she was doing, it was over now.

"Get out," I said, my voice firm, determined. I couldn't let her spread her lies any further.

But she wouldn't back down. "I want the crew to go in and search now-" she started, but before she could finish, the door swung open, and there she was.

Arielle.

She stood, eyes drowsy and hair disheveled like one who had just been woken up from a long nap.

"What's going on? Can't one sleep in peace again?" She asked, looking around at the crowd of people outside her door.

aback, and I couldn't help but frown. What had she

composure, flashing a tight smile. "Excuse me, Miss Meyers. I saw someone who took my things come in here earlier. If you don't mind,

I'm sure no one's been in here. You're trespassing now. Don't you need evidence or a

Then her eyes narrowed as they locked onto Sofia, and

That confirmation in her expression

said, voice firm, trying to

you a friend. You can't be so stingy that you won't let me search for my own things. That

hand on mine before I spoke again,

in. The room was small, but impeccably neat. Nothing was out of place, nothing hidden. Sofia's face slowly drained of color

Arielle asked, her smile icy, sharper

including Ashley, who stepped up to Arielle and took her

earlier," she insisted, her eyes darting around the room, scanning for any sign of him. The cabin was

ever seen it, and I couldn't help but step closer to

my gaze with a frigid look, her eyes hard. "For the last time, I never want to see Sofia

into the sea through the window! You can never

absurdity of her words only fueled my anger, but I forced myself to stay composed. She was clearly unraveling, and it was obvious no one else was taking her

rubbed my temples, fighting to keep my patience. "Sofia," I said, my voice low but cutting. "One

hurt, but I wasn't interested in her drama anymore. I

since boarding the boat. I opened my mouth to speak, but stopped when I felt her trembling against me. My frown deepened as I instinctively reached for her hand, only to realize how cold she was. Her arm was covered in

mind went blank. "Was Dwayne really here just now?" I whispered, feeling

nodded, her

he really jumped into the

He's probably enjoying the breeze on the deck by now,"

believe her. So... was Sofia right? Were

suddenly appeared from above, descending from the air like a sleek cat. Dwayne landed smoothly on the deck, right in front of Sofia, who was still ranting, her mouth agape. Her

her composure, her anger flaring once again. "So I was

eyebrow, cool as ever. "Sorry you didn't catch me for your twisted little drama,"

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