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MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE A thorn in her flesh
(SOFIA’S POV) Everyone was against me. It was maddening, but I couldn’t sit around brooding any longer. I needed to act, and I needed to act now. My mother’s words rang in my head on repeat: Let Jared know and believe. I had to let him know I was pregnant! But just reaching Jared was a Herculean task. He had turned everyone against me, making it impossible to contact him directly. I’d have to go through someone else. Then it hit me—his investigator. I had overheard him on the phone with Jared one time and had sneakily taken his number from Jared's phone afterward. Even though I didn't have a need for him then, I was glad I took the number as it seemed to come in handy now. My only lifeline! I snatched up the scrap of paper I’d written it on, hastily dialing the number. It rang and rang, each second stretching on like some sick joke until a deep voice finally answered. "Mark's Investigative Services." I tried to steady myself. "Hi, I need to speak with Mr. Mark." "Who's calli
Last Updated : 2024-11-08MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE She won't go down without a fight.
(ARIELLE’S POV)"No way! You actually spent the night with him? Just because of his grandmother?" Ashley's voice rang with disbelief."Shh! We didn’t sleep together, Ash!" I felt the heat rise to my cheeks at the memory of last night. "We just… stayed in the same room, that’s all."“Oh, sure," she teased. "So innocent. You know what that sounds like, right?"I rubbed my temples, trying to sound less flustered. "Ashley, do you have something important to talk about? It’s a busy morning here, and I thought you’d be drowning in work too.""Pff. I’m doing you a favor, breaking up your focus on all those orders. And if you even think about contacting him again, I’ll strangle you."Her laughter was infectious, and I found myself smiling, despite everything."Right," she went on, her tone shifting slightly, "remember that time I mentioned the whole Italian mafia thing?"I rolled my eyes. "Vaguely. You mean that fling you had with that ‘charming, dangerous man’? Marco, or…?""Keith," she corr
Last Updated : 2024-11-08MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Why did he save her first this time?
(ARIELLE'S POV)"If I go down, you’re coming with me!"A chill shot down my spine as I saw the wild glint in Sofia’s eyes. Her grip on my wrist tightened painfully, her intentions darker than I’d ever imagined.Stephan’s face went pale, his expression shifting from shock to alarm. He lunged forward to pull me free, but Sofia twisted, locking my wrist in an iron grip, refusing to let go.“I know you just made your people call Jared. You think that will scare me?” she sneered, her voice dripping with disdain. “Good! It would be perfect if he saw us together one last time.”Her eyes had a manic gleam, one that hinted she’d crossed a line she’d never return from. I’d never seen her like this—unhinged, fully lost to her jealousy and bitterness. I tried to pull my wrist away, but her nails dug in deeper, her expression twisting into a furious sneer.“Sofia, calm down—you’re pregnant,” I managed, struggling against her."Calm down?" she spat, her tone sharp as a blade. "It’s easy for you to
Last Updated : 2024-11-09MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE He had broken free.
(JARED'S POV) “Why did you save me first this time?” Her question hit me like a jolt, slicing through the silence. She asked it so directly, as if it were a simple thing to answer. But I had no words for her. Not for this. What could I even say? Should I confess how my heart nearly stopped when Rebecca’s voice trembled over the phone, telling me Sofia was at the restaurant? How my mind had been a storm of dread as I drove, running red lights, my only thought was to get to her? Should I admit that I’d spent years wrapped in regret, haunted by the choices that led us here? When I saw Sofia holding her, willing to drag them both into death, I didn’t think. There was only one truth pulsing through me: I can’t lose you, Arielle. I couldn’t live with myself if I did. But now? Now I had no right to say any of that. My words felt hollow—especially when I thought of everything I’d done three years ago, all the ways I’d chosen wrong. And then there was Sofia, spinning tales about her pre
Last Updated : 2024-11-10MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE He wants a second chance.
(ARIELLE'S POV) I think it was exhaustion, but I dozed off a little, while still talking to Jared, but it didn't stop me from realizing when he left the room, being a light sleeper. Curiously, I decided to go after him and see where he was headed. Barely a second after he left the room, I got off the bed and went after him. I was careful not to be seen, as I followed him closely through the hallway. He soon stopped at a room door, and walked in. I hastened my steps and got to the door, but it was not a see–through one, but luckily it wasn't sound proof so I could hear everything from outside. A bit worried about who he was there to see, I subtly leaned my ear in the door to pick out every sound that came from the room. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait for long as Sofia's angry voice seeped through. Oh, he was here to see her. Of course. The bitterness clawed at me. No matter how many times he claimed things were over, she still held this sway over him. Saving me today?
Last Updated : 2024-11-11MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE What she wants.
(ARIELLE'S POV)My last words were firm: “Don’t come any closer, Jared. I mean it.”He halted, his eyes misty. For a moment, I thought he'd defy me, but then he nodded and stepped back.Without another glance, I turned around and hurried off. I refused to look back, quickening my step along the hallway. My heart thudded in my chest, relief flooding my system when I finally reached the sanctuary of my hospital room.I shut the door behind me, leaning against it as I let out a shaky breath. The encounter with Jared has left me badly shaken and drained.My mind kept racing, as I couldn't get rid of the thoughts of what would happen now that Jared knew Maverick's paternity.Would he go to court and try to take him from me, especially as I have refused to let him into our lives? No way, my inner mother instincts instantly kicked in at the thought, and I vowed fiercely that no one would take my child from me.But as much as I was being optimistic, I couldn't rule out the fact that Jared's p
Last Updated : 2024-11-12MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE He doesn't want to lose her.
(ARIELLE'S POV)The day after a hangover was always brutal—a not-so-gentle reminder that I wasn’t as young as I used to be. As I worked at the restaurant, my back ached in that relentless way it always did these days.When I left, Ashley was still asleep, even snoring a little. Poor thing; she’s really been worn out lately. No wonder every time we chat, she curses her boss like he’s some monster. But when I called him this morning to request a day off for her, his calm, gentle baritone was nothing like the tyrant she described.Imagining her face as she ranted about him, I chuckled.Stephen passed by just then. “Something good, ma’am?” I nodded back, offering him a bright smile of my own. After yesterday’s incident, I felt a little closer to him, though I wasn’t yet used to casual conversations with him.He flushed, muttering something under his breath before hurrying off. His reaction definitely lifted my spirits, and for the first time, it didn’t seem so bad to have a younger guy c
Last Updated : 2024-11-12MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Missing
(ARIELLE’S POV) "Arielle, are you alright?" A voice asked, tapping my shoulder. I instantly jolted back to reality to find Rebecca standing by my side, a worried look on her face. "Yes, of course. Why?" She gave me a look that was both sympathetic and full of concern, her eyes soft. "You’ve been zoning out since you got here, Arielle. It’s okay if you’re not okay. You don’t have to pretend." Her words hit me like a wave, and I felt the knot in my chest tighten even further. I hadn’t been myself. Not since the call with Dwayne. His advice, the questions he’d raised—whether to tell Maverick the truth about his father’s identity, or keep it from him… I was still turning it all over in my head. "I’m fine. Really," I forced a smile, trying to brush it off, but I could feel how fake it sounded. Rebecca didn’t buy it. She tilted her head, looking at me carefully. "You’re not fine, boss. You should go get some rest. Really. You’ve been through so much lately. It’s okay to take a break
Last Updated : 2024-11-13
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MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Unyielding
(ARIELLE’S POV.) His words hung in the air. He leaned in a little closer, his expression intense. I could feel my cheeks flush, and I hated myself for it. His words were like an emotional punch to the gut, stirring up feelings I wasn’t ready to face.I watched him carefully as he waited for my reaction, searching my eyes like he was looking for some sign of hope.Finally, I exhaled, a deep sigh escaping me. “If that’s all, Jared… You can leave now.”I was stunned by the calmness of my own voice. But my reaction pales in comparison to Jared’s look of confusion. He was in utter shock. He narrowed his eyes at me as if focusing on me would wake him up from an ugly trance.His face was the literal picture of shock, his eyes wide as saucers, his lips hanging apart from each other as he stared at me.His eyebrows knitted in frustration. “Why? What do you mean, Arielle? Did you hear a word of all I just said? I explained everything clearly!”I nodded as impassively as possible, my hands clas
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Love, Loss, and Longing.
(ARIELLE’S POV.)I could feel the heat of both Stephen’s and Rebecca’s gazes on me. “Is any of that really necessary?” I asked, a frown pulling at my lips. Mixing business with personal life was a line I didn’t like to cross. Especially not with Jared, who clearly had an agenda.Jared straightened his tie, not missing a beat. “What’s more relatable than real life?” he replied smoothly, eyes flicking to me for just a second too long. “Of course, the examples I gave are purely hypothetical,” he added, the subtle emphasis making it clear he knew exactly what he was insinuating.Sometimes it’s just that hard to resist the urge to snap. Everyone here knew what he was indicating when he talked about marriage! “Let’s break it down.” he continued, ignoring my killing glare, “In any successful marriage, there’s a constant ebb and flow of communication—much like any thriving business. If one partner isn’t speaking up about their needs, or worse, if they're not listening, the entire foundation
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE When business gets personal
(ARIELLE’S POV.)The air around grew awkwardly thin and very silent. Neither of us knew how best to react to the situation. I looked around the parking lot for no reason in particular, marking the time until it was okay for me to leave without looking any silly than I felt for walking up to their car to begin with. Tiana looked even more flustered than I imagined I’d appeared before them. Jared’s lips were drawn in a stiff line.“Arielle.. we umm.. I .. Good morning,” he managed to find his voice with a terrible stutter.“I guess we’ll just continue this conversation when you return,” Tiana shrugged with a placating smile.Jared ignored her comment and climbed down from the car. He had a stern face when he spoke up again. “I’ve just ordered you a ride, Tiana. Go back home.”I took the hint and excused myself from the side of the car. Jared fell into stride beside me as we walked across the parking lot to the entrance of my restaurant.“...Hi,” Jared tried to start a conversation. But
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Morning encounter
"Mommy, you seem really happy about work lately," Maverick said, his voice filled with curiosity. "What's going on?"I blinked, taken aback by his sudden observation. We were in the car, on the way to school, and I hadn’t expected such an out-of-the-blue question from him.I hadn't even realized that I'd been so obvious, but I guess it was hard to hide my happiness. I'd been feeling enthusiastic and optimistic since my meeting with Jared these days, and it seemed like Maverick had picked up on it.Do these two have a father-son psychic link or something?Hesitating, I tried to decide on how much to say and reveal to him because the young man wouldn't let me be unless I gave him an answer. He was already staring at me expectantly with those large innocent eyes."Oh it’s just business stuff, sweetie," I said casually, trying to brush it off. "I’m working on some new projects, and they’re going well."But he didn't look convinced, his eyes piercing into mine, as he tried to probe more i
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE For her sake
(ARIELLE'S POV)After Stephen blushed and promised he wouldn’t disrupt the class again, Jared finally let him go with a scowl that could melt steel.I tried to keep it together while Stephen showered me with compliments. Honestly, it was nice to hear, but after a while, it started getting a little embarrassing.I glanced at Jared, who was practically fuming at Stephen's over-the-top behavior. He looked like he might explode at any second."Okay, let’s focus," I said quickly, cutting off Stephen mid-praise. "Jared, please continue.""Right, of course," he muttered, clearly trying to pull himself together. "So, Arielle, what are your goals for the restaurant?"I hesitated a bit, feeling a flutter in my chest. I hadn't expected him to ask the question as it seemed somewhat personal to me. "Well, my goal is to make the restaurant successful, of course," I said, a little weary.His brow arched as he gave me a pointed look. "That’s a pretty general answer. Can you be more specific? What do
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Game on
(JARED'S POV)I smirked inwardly as Arielle gave in. I shouldn’t be so quick to admit it, but her reluctant response was like music to my ears.Of course, my real motive was far from what she thought it was. It was far simpler than she could ever guess.I just wanted to be close to her again. To create chances for us to be alone, to feel that spark between us once more.Yeah, I knew. I’d always been a little silly that way.Even seeing her irritated face, the way her eyes flashed with that familiar fire, made something warm spread through me. There was a certain comfort in it. I hadn’t realized how much I’d missed seeing that side of her—the side that wasn’t guarded, that wasn’t numb from years of hurt. The side of her that used to laugh at my dumb jokes and argue with me about everything, even the smallest things.I almost forgot that I hadn’t slept all night.I’d been stewing over every misunderstanding and every word we’d exchanged these days, all night. And in the end, I realized
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE The Devil's bargain.
(ARIELLE'S POV) After a complicated, chaotic day, I finally managed to get some barely decent sleep and was ready to start the new day with a solid dose of confidence. No more chaos. No more emotional turmoil! At least, that was the plan… Until... “Explain. This.” That was the first sentence out of my mouth this morning, my teeth practically grinding as I stared at the scene in front of me. There, on my desk, was a bunch of lavender. And sitting in my chair, my ex-husband. After our encounter yesterday, I had assumed that that would be the last I'd see of him until Maverick's Open house party in two weeks! "What the hell are you doing in my office?" No wonder Rebecca had given me that smug smile on my way in earlier, and now I understood why! Jared glanced up from the business reports he was casually flipping through, looking annoyingly cool and too handsome for his own good. "You're late," he said simply, like he belonged there, behind my desk. I took a deep breath, try
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE The gray areas.
(ARIELLE'S POV)As I approached my car, I couldn't help but scan my surroundings, half–expecting to see Ashley lingering nearby. But she was nowhere to be found, and I didn't blame her. With her encounter with Jared earlier, staying back was not exactly a good option.As I slipped into the driver's seat, I made a mental note to call her as I got home, just to make sure she made it to hers safely. I started the car's engine afterward, and began my drive home. The roads were quiet, the only sound emanating, that of my car's engine, and the occasional passing cars. I tried to focus on the road ahead, but my mind kept drifting back to Jared.His words still stung, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of hurt every time I thought about it. Why had he said he loved me, only to call it bluff moments later? I replayed the conversation in my head, trying to make sense of it all. I sighed, my head a myriad of emotions. When could he stop being so childish?I was angry at Jared for toying wi
MR BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: CHASING HIS IRRESISTIBLE WIFE Bargaining chips
(JARED’S POV)I looked into Arielle’s eyes intently, my chest rising and falling heavily with effort as the rest of the world went silent around us. She looked at me, her breathing matching mine—barely existent, all withdrawn because of the shock of my outburst. All I could hear were my own thoughts, racing."Sorry," I muttered quickly. "It just... came out.""Why apologize for saying you love me?" she asked, her voice quiet but sharp. "And for real—why do you suddenly love me now?"I was taken aback, choked with confusion. What was she saying?But then, she averted her gaze, refusing to meet my eyes. She wrapped her arms around herself, as the cold evening breeze swept over us. I looked up at the sky, realizing just how much time had passed since we started this conversation."Look at how much time has passed," I said softly, then quickly took off my jacket and draped it over her shoulders.“No, thank you.”Her honest rejection stung, but I forced a smile, nodding in understanding.
