The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 102: Silas, Not At Work ~ Soraya ~ Soraya kissed Angela's cheek for the fourth time. The little girl simply hummed in her sleep. "You are going to wake her. It's still five a.m.," Jacob said, chuckling. "You can spend time with her tonight. Didn't | tell you I'll be on a business trip? I'll be back on Sunday. I'll drive you to Cedar Heights then." Soraya sighed. She pulled Angela's blanket over her chest and said, "Bye, baby." Jacob walked her to the driveway, and that was when Soraya saw the same bodyguard as yesterday. "This is Jaxon Black. He is Dante's nephew.

He will be alternating with Logan Reed in driving you to Cedar Heights," Jacob explained. "And who is Logan Reed?" Soraya asked. "Jaxon's companion from yesterday," Jacob answered. "Good morning, Miss Ara," Jaxon greeted, bowing his head respectfully. Jaxon had a young face, but his sharp gray eyes and fit build made him look like a capable bodyguard. With his black hair and quiet, watchful presence, he carried himself with steady discipline. "They are not my bodyguards, are they?" Soraya questioned "No, they are just going to drive you to Cedar Heights," Jacob said calmly.

"Shall we go, Miss Ara?" Jaxon asked. Soraya was starting to get used to the nickname 'Ara.' Even ---- Angela had called her that a few times now. She nodded at Jaxon before turning to Jacob and kissing him goodbye. "Don't forget to eat," he reminded. "Don't forget to sleep." She smiled at him, thinking he was done, but he quickly pulled her closer and whispered, "Don't forget to think of me." Jacob could really have a shameless side! It continued to surprise Soraya more. A laugh escaped her lips as she pushed him away. "Bye.

See you on Sunday." On the drive to Cedar Heights, Soraya checked on her stock and forex trades. In between, she shared the good news about Rohan's decision to sell his shares in Aegis Core Systems. Philip was prepared to close the deal on Monday. Then, Soraya called Emil with instructions to officially put NeuroBloom on the Play Store and iStore. The software had already been fully developed. She said to Emil, "We will talk more later about the marketing side. We will have a meeting with Lyra.

Don't forget." By the time she made that phone call, Soraya was already three blocks away from Aegis Core Systems. Her heart started to gallop, knowing it was about time to speak to Silas. Arriving at the office, she went straight to find her friend. However, when she walked into his office, it wasn't Silas sitting behind his desk. It was Marcus, his assistant. "Miss Azar, Mr. Ward said he won't be coming today. So, I'm gathering all the documents that require his signature," Marcus said. Soraya frowned. She asked, "Why is he not coming to work?" Marcus shook his head. "He didn't say.

He asked you and ---- Andrew to take care of today's client visits." The company did receive a few clients that day, which didn't permit Soraya to leave the office. Then, after work, she had a meeting with Lyra, Luca, and Emil. Soraya was barely listening to Lyra's report because her mind was on Silas. Often, her friend had to snap her fingers in front of Soraya's face. "Should we continue with this discussion?" Lyra asked, leaving Emil chuckling. "Are you okay, Soraya?" Luca asked. "You seemed bothered." "I'm okay," Soraya said softly. "Silas and | had a disagreement. I'm sorry.

Can you repeat that, Lyra?" Overall, things were going according to plan with Valmont Privée. The brand was getting more and more attention thanks to Luca's emotional video and the social media hype Lyra had initiated. It was too soon to declare success, but Soraya was optimistic about the progress. As for NeuroBloom, Lyra planned to launch a new social media campaign for the learning app. Soraya crossed her fingers, hoping it would thrive, not just financially, but in reaching and influencing those with learning disabilities. As usual, their group was at the Summit Lounge.

After their weekly gathering ended, Soraya finally had the chance to talk to Lyra about what happened. After coming clean, Lyra's face flashed with disappointment. She said, "Why? Why had you never shared this with us? Soraya, we are your best friends-" "| know." She gulped, feeling guilty. "It's just that | knew you would disapprove." "First of all, | wouldn't disapprove of you helping a child, but ---- yeah, | will definitely disapprove of Jacob Steel," Lyra said softly. "What if he is playing with you?" "He's not," Soraya firmly said.

"It didn't really start that way; the connection that happened between us just came after." They were both trying to keep their voices down, though there wasn't anyone around at the restaurant at the moment. "Well, of course, Soraya," Lyra scolded. "If you are sharing a house with a man whose face is like a god, of course you'd fall for him, but why him of all people? He's Calum's friend!" "See?" Soraya said.

"| knew exactly how you guys would react, so | didn't share it with you." On normal days, Lyra had one of the most unique eye colors- amber with a hint of hazel-but right now, they looked like fire, staring at Soraya in disbelief. "\-" Lyra averted her gaze. "| don't know, I'm just worried for you. You have just gotten through a divorce and have been hurt for a long time. Of course, it's natural for me to be angry at this news." Silence stretched between them before Lyra asked, "Are you absolutely sure about him?" "| still have fears," Soraya admitted.

"But right now, Jacob and Angela are the two people that seem to be healing me. I'm not saying you and Silas didn't help. You both had a role in my healing, but-" Soraya felt teary-eyed at that point. "I don't know. | can't describe it-they complete me. They make me happy in words I can't describe." "Im no longer in pain, Lyra," she said, resting her hand on her chest, her tears rolling down her cheek. "Please, Lyra," Soraya said, wiping her face with a tissue. ---- She sniffed a few times.

Her chest felt unbearably heavy because, more than anything, she wanted the people she loved to be on the same side. The thought of her best friends and Jacob standing at odds tore at her. "Just try to see it from my point of view-meet him and Angela." Yet again, dead air fell upon them, but soon, Lyra's eyes brimmed with tears. "Fuck it," Lyra said, also reaching for a tissue. "| hate it when you cry." Soraya and Lyra ended up in a hug. After rubbing each other's backs, they pulled away, with Lyra saying, "Fine. I'll meet Jacob.

Let's see what's so good about him aside from being too hot, being too smart, and being too rich!" A laugh escaped Soraya's lips. She said, "He has a really nice mom." "What? You have already met his mom?" Lyra asked, and Soraya nodded. "Of course. Probably Angela and his relationship with his daughter are the cherry on top," Soraya added. "ll be the judge of that," Lyra said, holding Soraya's hand. "But right now, you need to talk to Silas." Soraya frowned. "You are not going to help me talk to him." Lyra let out a sigh.

She said, "I'm going to help you make him open his door, but you'll need to talk to him alone, Soraya. | think Silas's reasons for ignoring you go deeper than just being upset about your secret relationship." She thought she understood Lyra, but the real picture only came into focus when she sat before Silas later that night.