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.

moment, Sofia looked taken aback, and I

smile. "Excuse me, Miss Meyers. I saw someone who took my things come in here earlier.

one's been in

words were calm, but there was a sharp edge to her tone. Then her eyes narrowed as they locked onto

only widened. That confirmation in her expression sent a cold wave of dread through

Sofia. Stop making trouble," I said, voice firm,

Sofia wasn't having it. "Arielle, I consider you a friend. You can't be so stingy that you won't let me search for my own things.

a calming hand on mine before I spoke again, her smiling softly. Her voice was smooth as she said,

filed in. The room was small, but impeccably 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 frantic, more desperate. She walked

smile icy,

including Ashley, who stepped up to

saw Dwayne come in earlier," she insisted, her eyes darting around the room, scanning for any sign of him. The cabin was too small for people to hide, and even if

couldn't help but step closer to her, my own concern rising. "Are you okay?"

met my gaze with a frigid look, her eyes hard. "For the last time, I never

might've jumped into the sea through the

anger, but I forced myself to stay composed. She was clearly unraveling, and

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

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

to talk to her 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

here just now?" I whispered, feeling the weight of the question

her expression

hesitated, then asked, "So... he really jumped

exasperated sound. "He climbed out the window. He's probably enjoying the breeze on the deck by now," she said, her voice

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

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

she regained her composure, her anger flaring once again.

ever. "Sorry you didn't catch me

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