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

Chapter 226

A lead on the drug

(JARED'S POV)

I lowered me to it.

my head in remorse, and when I stole a glance at Dwayne, he had the same sober look on. Fair enough, I wasn't the only one facing the brunt of Mrs Meyer's chastisement. I tried to say something, to apologize for our juvenile display at least, but Dwayne beat

"Umm...we will go get some fresh air," he said, his voice collected. "We will give you and Arielle some space."

My brows knitted in a frown, as I felt the urge to snap and demand why he'd decide for us both. But I got in touch with my emotions real quick, taking an inward breath as I realized he was right. We're both grown men, and this wasn't the time for us to be at each other's throats. Not when Arielle was ill. We owe her that respect and decorum.

So I nodded at Mrs Meyers in agreement. "Yeah, well step out now."

She rolled her eyes, eyeing us both. "You had better."

We took that as a cue and simultaneously turned for the door, but we bumped into each other as we went. I shot Dwayne a dirty look, irritated by the sudden contact.

"Watch it!" I grumbled, trying to brush past him. But he merely smirked at me and walked on, his long strides eating up the distance and putting a little distance between us. I followed closely, my eyes fixed on his back as we walked out of the hospital into the cool evening We walked on in deliberate silence, until I finally broke the silence, my tone neutral.

air.

"Where are you going now?" I asked, sparing him a glance.

He shrugged nonchalantly, his broad shoulders moving beneath his fitted shirt, and his eyes scanning the street like an eagle. "I know a guy from the black market," he announced. "I'll see if he had something similar to the drug Sofia used on Arielle."

I shot my brows up, curiosity piqued. "Is that necessary? Wouldn't it be easier to just ask Sofia directly instead of going through all that trouble?"

expression turned icy, eyes narrowing as he halted in his tracks, turning to face me. Then a cold smile appeared

really think I was privy to what happened to Arielle? That I'd connive with Sofia to hurt her? But I said nothing, only letting my rage simmer and boil below the surface. But his silent distrust of me,

his thoughts until I couldn't resist

at you, just one win and you're already fawning like

at having gotten under his skin. It used to be the other way around, but now, it feels good to finally be on the other side of the

to me?" I wasn't ready to back down yet. I

was just one deal you've ever managed to win me on, Jared. I still have the overall lead in our competition," Dwayne replied through gritted teeth. I cocked my head.

and you have to thank your dear Grandma for making

face instantly faded, and now, it was my turn

eyes crinkling at

It's just that, I have been wondering how you manage to stay ahead of me most of the time. Do

sheer absurdity of his accusations. "What the hell are you insinuating,

That I'm

what to do to stay ahead. Maybe our grandma is

sharply,

I can't be

throwing fists

the media tag it when they carry it all over their blogs? "Two brothers fighting over the same woman." I shuddered at the thought of that, and that was all I needed to finally get myself under

worked so

we were close to his parked car. I saw that as a cue for us

making to start the car when something struck.

riled up just by hearing her voice. "Hey Jared," she

you to hand over to me the drugs you used on Arielle," I demanded

for a moment, I wished I could see her in person and see the look of shock on her face. Did

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