Mr Billionaire's Regret Chasing His Irresistible Wife (Jared and Arielle) novel Chapter 70

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"I still can't wrap my head around what happened," Ashley huffed, flinging her handbag on the couch the instant we stepped into the living room. "That woman is unbelievable!"

"Ash, just let it slide," I sighed, slumping next to her. "I'm alright, and that's all that matters."

Ashley turned to face me, her face serious. "You see, that's the problem. You're too soft and unproblematic, and that's why she picks on you all the time. She should be hiding her face with all she's done to you instead, she's still making trouble."

"Ashley, no need to rehash things," I pleaded, rubbing my temples.

"But someone needs to remind you," she countered. "Do I list all she has done to you?" She asked, her eyes challenging."

"No, don't bother," I replied, waving my hand.

Ashley scowled. "You need to stop being nice to your enemies, Arielle. Sofia is your enemy; treat her as such. Imagine wanting to help her after all she's put you through."

I sighed, feeling exhausted. "Ashley, drop it, okay? I just want to move on from this."

Her expression softened, and she wrapped her arms around me. "I'm just worried about you, that's all. You know I love you, right?"

"I know, and I appreciate you," I said, smiling. "But let's just focus on important things for now.

Ashley nodded and I rested my head on her shoulder. And we stayed that way for a long time.

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I settled into the backseat of the Uber, and the driver zoomed off. Ashley had an early meeting at work, hence I had to board an Uber. I nodded slowly to the cool music emanating from the car's radio.

Just as we stopped at the traffic light, my phone rang. I gestured to the driver to lower the volume of the radio when I saw the caller's ID.

"Good morning, Ma," I greeted, bracing myself.

"Arielle, how are you?" Jared's mother asked.

"I'm fine, Ma, and you?"

"Aging."

"You always say that."

The older woman chuckled before her voice turned serious. "I don't want to waste your time, I called to remind you about our lunch date. You promised, remember?"

"Oh, yes, I did. And if it's okay with you, Ma, we can meet today." I glanced at my watch, calculating the time.

"Venue?" She asked.

"There's a fast food place a few drives away from my workplace. We can meet there."

"Alright, text me the location and time."

"I will, Ma," I said, and the call ended.

I typed out a quick text with the details and sent it to her. Afterward, I focused on getting to work.

I arrived at work and settled into my usual work routine, my mind occasionally drifting to the lunch meeting with Jared's mother. And Before I knew it, it was already lunch break.

I grabbed my bag and headed out dialing Jared's mother as I walked.

"Hello, dear," she answered.

"I'm here, Ma. Where are you?

"Look For the corner table near the window. You'll find me there."