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

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 and spread wildly on

but I felt a surge of anger at the silent implication of his action. Did he 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

as we both kept walking. Each man to his thoughts until I couldn't resist taking a jab at him. "By the way, how's business been? Still brooding

witnessed the shift in his expression as his Jaws clenched fiercely. "Look at you, just one win and you're already fawning like a

the other way around, but

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

me on, Jared. I still have the overall lead in our competition," Dwayne replied through gritted teeth. I cocked

to thank your

faded, and now, it was my turn to be offended. "And what's that

chuckled, his eyes

nothing. It's just that, I have been wondering how you manage to stay ahead of me most of the time. Do you have

flashing with anger at the sheer absurdity of his accusations. "What the hell are you insinuating,

I cheated? That I'm

seem to know exactly what to do to stay ahead. Maybe our grandma

sharply, fighting

can't be

fists

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

accuse me of such. I've worked so hard to

you. Let it go." At this point, we were close to his parked car. I saw that as a cue for us to part ways because my

on, heading for my car. I got in, making to start the car when something struck. I had an issue to resolve, and quickly,

up just by hearing

my growing anger. "I want you to hand over to me the drugs you used

the other end, and for a moment, I wished I could see her in person and