Mr Billionaire's Regret Chasing His Irresistible Wife (Jared and Arielle) novel Chapter 201

(ARIELLE'S POV)

He flashed a charming smile my way, and I felt my heart skip. Can he stop with the annoying boyish charms already?

Rebecca and Stephen returned the greeting, taking their seats respectively. I followed suit, trying to compose myself.

"Today's session will be the last we're having, as you all know," Jared began, his eyes scanning the room. “But before we get into today's teaching, let's go over the ones we have learned all this while.”

And we delved right into it. A few minutes and a brief review of our past lessons later, Rebecca let out an exaggerated sigh.

"I have to admit, I’ve learned so much in such a short time," she muttered, her tone genuine.

Jared grinned, throwing me a quick, knowing glance that I pretended not to notice.

Stephen, on the other hand, rolled his eyes and hissed at Rebecca. "Are you trying to say that all the wisdom I have shared in the past was a waste? I’ve imparted you with endless knowledge but you always let it go through one ear and out the other," he taunted.

Rebecca's face scrunched up. "You're obviously not on the same level as Mr Smith's, hence your teachings barely stayed a second in my head."

I couldn't help the chuckle that left my lips as I watched their growing exchange.

To be fair, I was satisfied with the classes in the past few days as well. They were insightful. More importantly, I wouldn’t admit it out loud, but I was a little reluctant to give up the tenuous peace we’d established in recent days, between me and Jared.

Even with his declaration to win me back looming in the background, Jared had managed to tone down his theatrics—apart from the flower debacle, of course.

Sofia? Silent. His mother or Nana? Missing in action. Miss fiancée? Never came to me once.

Ashley even mentioned that her uncle’s business had smoothly recovered.

These peaceful days felt like a rare gift, and I wasn’t sure how much longer they’d last, well, especially with Maverick’s Open House coming up soon.

At this point, Jared turned to me. "Okay, our last lesson and last session are over.” He paused, “Arielle, I have something to say to you."

My heart stuttered, caught off guard by the intensity in his eyes. Speak of the devil.

What could he possibly want to say now? A pang of unease rippled through me as I darted a glance at Stephen and Rebecca, silently praying he wasn’t about to launch into another love confession.

He seemed to catch on to my thoughts because his lips curved into an easy smile, and he chuckled softly. “Relax, Ari.”

That smile. I lowered my guard slightly but kept my reservations. Then he began to speak, and the words that followed weren’t anything like I’d expected. They weren’t grand or showy—just heartfelt and true.

"Arielle," he began, his voice steady, "I need to say this, and I want you to know it comes from the heart. I've truly enjoyed our time together in this class.” His gaze pinned on mine the entire time.

"When we were married, I failed to see you beyond that title—my wife. But spending time with you these past few days, without all the arguing and noise, I’ve come to see so much more, so much potential, and I'm not just talking about your business skills. You're an incredible person, and I do not doubt that you'll achieve great things."

My mouth instantly felt dry, like it had been hit by some oral drought. I couldn't help but stare at him in surprise.

He must have seen the confusion in my eyes because his smile grew gentler, almost as if to reassure me that he wasn’t lying.