The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 136: The Recording "Mommy, Daddy said you'll come home tonight?" Angela asked before Soraya removed her nebulization mask. Before leaving for Cedar Heights, Soraya gave Angela her 5 a. m. medication. She pinched Angela's cheek lightly and said, " Yes, I'll be coming home this week to make sure you are getting better." "Drink a lot of water," she reminded. "Grandma said she will be here to sleep with you in the afternoon. And remember, eat your apple. Because-" "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," Angela said. "| hate the doctor." Soraya chuckled. "Doctors are good.

They help you get better when you are sick, but to get healthy, you must eat healthy. | have to go, baby. I'll be back in the evening. Go back to sleep." Angela yawned before lying back down on her bed and rolling to her side. "Okay, Mommy. | love you." "| love you too," Soraya said, kissing Angela's cheek. Jacob walked her out of the mansion. He kissed her goodbye and reminded her, "I'll meet you later during your meeting with Annette." Soraya nodded. She had already met Annette Grayson last week to confirm that she would be buying her shares with Dalton Realty, among other things.

But Jacob had to prepare the contract for their agreement. At Aegis Core Systems, after Soraya got updates on how NeuroSentinel 2.0 testing was doing well, Silas walked into her office to gossip. "So, the talk of the town is that Marvin Rowan is in police ---- custody. Your ex-in-laws are now at war with the entire Rowan family. Those socialites who used to bow down to Claire and Roger are now talking behind their backs. In fact, | just bought coffee at Butter & Crumb Café and saw that woman who has a strange relationship with Melvin Carter-" Silas dug through his brain.

"Nancy, yeah, that's it." "She was telling her friends that Claire had called, asking to borrow money for bail. Apparently, all their accounts were frozen because of the investigation. The bail was set at ten million with the condition that he surrender his passport and wear a GPS ankle monitor." Silas hissed. He added, "Not just that. Another birdie told me, loan sharks are knocking on the Rowan family's doors." Soraya laughed. She asked, "Who is this other birdie?" "Arvind Sharma!" Silas replied.

"He has his connections, and we happened to talk about the case this morning." Just as Silas was done reporting, Soraya's phone rang. It was . Claire Rowan! "Hello?" Soraya answered, frowning. "Soraya," Claire said on the other line. "You probably have heard. My dad has been set up. | don't know who gave fake evidence of embezzlement, but that's not true! We have been loyal to Calum, and my husband has been working for the Montclair Group for many years!" "I need your help, Soraya," Claire declared, shocking her altogether. "Hold on," Soraya said.

She turned on her recorder and at the same time, put Claire on speaker. "Can you repeat that, Claire?" The entire time, as Claire repeated her earlier plea, Silas was making disgusted faces. ---- Then, Claire said, "Soraya, | promise, | will support you and Calum from now on. You still have that money Calum gave you the last time, right? | was wondering if | could borrow money for bail so that we can get my dad out of jail? I'll help you with Calum. I'll make sure you get back with Calum." Claire paused, then revealed. "I have something on Rose that will make Calum leave her." Soraya, "...

Silas, ".. "Sorry, Soraya is not interested in getting back with Calum," Silas said out loud. "Claire," Soraya cut in. "| already invested the money. And Rose can keep Calum. If there is nothing else, | have better things to do-" "Wait!" Claire said. "| swear, | can help you get back with Calum-" "I'm not interested. Goodbye, Claire," Soraya said, ending the call and blocking Claire's number. "Did you record it?" Silas asked. "And you are planning to send that to Calum? Soraya, don't. Let Calum marry Rose." "But, Sage," Soraya reasoned. "If there's a chance | could get Sage back, | would try.

Regardless, I'm never going back to Calum." "Fine," Silas said. "| just don't want Rose and Claire to turn this against you." "I'm not afraid of anything. What more lies can they say about me?" Soraya said before forwarding the recording to Calum. Soraya did not say anything; she simply sent it. eee ---- ~ Rose ~ Rose was panicking. Claire had threatened to expose the issue of her pregnancy if she didn't lend her more money! At that time, Rose explained that all of the money had now gone into her fashion line.

Following her relaunch in Cedar Heights, she felt so frustrated at how she failed to meet her sales target. Customers compared her to Luca Valmont's brand, saying his was more fashionable and practical! But Rose knew better. Her creations weren't just ahead of local standards; they were in a league of their own. She was certain her latest collection defined what true fashion should be. And the value for money? It was just right! So, she had left for the capital to meet with third-party agencies to pull off her vision: event producers, PR powerhouses, talent agencies, and logistics firms.

For one, she had made a down payment for a prime location in the capital that cost her hundreds of millions. She had secured two famous actresses as brand ambassadors, with their talent agencies negotiating multi- million-dollar endorsement deals. The contracts came bundled with global campaigns, luxury accommodations, and high-profile appearances at fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, and New York. She was planning for her first runway debut, a global campaign, and a lot more. In short, she was trying to buy her way into a seat at the global fashion elite.

So, from Calum's initial investment in her brand, she had very little left. And of course, there was also the fact that Claire had already borrowed ninety million dollars in total! ---- However, everything changed when Calum sent her a recording. Claire had already attempted to get money from Soraya and was planning to throw Rose under the bus! What truly irked her more was the fact that Soraya sent the recording to Calum! What for? Obviously, Soraya was still not over Calum and was trying to ruin their upcoming marriage. Left with no choice, Rose called Claire.

She said angrily, "Fine, I'll give you money from my own savings, but you have to stop this, Claire. You are just as responsible for this so-called pregnancy. Remember, you were the one who contacted the OB clinic! If Calum finds out, he won't forgive you either." "How much do you need?" Rose asked. "Ten million," Claire said. "What?" Rose was shocked "It's what the judge asked for!" Claire snapped. "And our accounts have been frozen!" "Look, can't you trust me?" Claire said on the phone. "This is all a big misunderstanding. We will settle this with Calum. For now, | need that money.

When my dad's name is cleared, | will return the money." Rose feared the Rowans were truly going down. The pieces of evidence were solid, but she had no choice. If she did not lend Claire the money, she would expose her lie. After sending the money, Rose's anger lingered on Soraya. She swore she would make Soraya pay.