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.

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

me, Miss Meyers. I saw someone who took my things come in

room. I'm sure no one's been in here. You're trespassing now. Don't

calm, but there was a sharp edge to her tone. Then her eyes narrowed as they locked onto Sofia, and I

confirmation in her expression sent a cold wave of dread

trouble," I said, voice firm,

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

But Arielle placed a calming hand on mine before I spoke again, her smiling softly. Her voice

neat. Nothing was out of place, nothing hidden. Sofia's face slowly drained of color as she scoured every inch of the room and the lavatory, her movements growing more

Arielle asked, her smile icy, sharper than I'd ever seen

thinned, leaving only a few lingering, including Ashley, who stepped up to Arielle and took

of him. The cabin was too small for people to

step closer to her, my own concern rising. "Are you okay?" I asked, keeping my

with a frigid look, her eyes hard. "For

still fixated on the room, suddenly pointed toward the porthole. "He might've jumped into the sea through the window!

her words only fueled my anger, but I forced myself to stay composed. She was clearly unraveling, and it

keep my patience. "Sofia," I said, my voice low

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

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

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

her expression

"So... he

"He climbed out the window. He's probably enjoying the breeze on the

an eyebrow, unsure whether to believe her. So... was Sofia

my mind spun with doubts, a figure 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 eyes widened in shock, and she staggered back,

flaring once again. "So I was

as ever. "Sorry you didn't catch me for

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