The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 137: Re-scheduled? ~ Soraya ~ After Annette and Soraya signed the transfer of Dalton Realty shares and the property ownership of Parkside Residences in New Avenport, Jacob gave his instructions. "From now on, you will represent Ara. When dealing with Dalton Realty, simply address her as Miss Ara. When the time is right, | want the Daltons to be utterly shocked when they discover that their new co-shareholder is Soraya." "Yes, Mr. Steel!" Annette said, bowing her head to Jacob.

"And by then, Soraya would have already elevated Parkside Residences in New Avenport to new heights," Jacob added. " Your job is to convince the Daltons to sell off most of their stake in the building-not all, just enough to let them believe they still matter. Once they witness Ara's success, they'll cling to her. And when the time comes, they'll step back into Dalton Realty itself, asking Ara to take on more decision-making, maybe even appoint her as their CEO." Soraya and Jacob were seated next to each other. After Annette left, she turned to him, chuckling.

"Well, you are taking this very personally." "| loathe parents who abandoned their daughter," Jacob said, putting an arm around her. "Let's go." His words seemed to have a double meaning. Soraya wondered if Jacob was referring to her or to Angela. In the car, the couple discussed Jacob's precautions to keep Sienna away. He shared, "I have already requested a restraining order to keep Sienna away from Angela.

| have ordered our neighborhood never to let her in, and I'll make ---- sure that Angela is with a bodyguard whenever she goes out with you, Mom, or just with the nanny." "In fact," Jacob pointed to Dante, who was driving the car at that time, "Dante will be strictly taking over that role. | don't know if Sienna will still come back, but we had a very heated argument the last time. | hope she understood | meant business and learned to keep her distance." For the rest of the drive to Belridge, Soraya checked on the progress of NeuroBloom. It already had over two hundred subscribers.

It was a small number for now, but it was a sign that word was spreading about the learning app. And that was good enough for her. Just before arriving at Jacob's mansion, Soraya received a call from the Butter & Crumb Cafe. It was the location of her meeting with Sage the next day. She had personally scheduled it, as it was one of Sage's favorite cafes. She and Calum were both regular customers there because of Sage. "Miss Azar, it's Helbert, the manager at the Butter & Crumb Cafe. We regret to inform you that your reservation can't be accommodated at three in the afternoon tomorrow.

There is last-minute maintenance on our air conditioning units, but it should be done by five in the afternoon. Will the time change work?" "Sure, five in the afternoon should be fine," Soraya said. "Thank you, Miss Azar," Helbert said. "I can notify Mr. Montclair as well." "Um, sure," Soraya said. She supposed the management of Butter & Crumb Cafe knew the complications between her and Calum. It was somehow obvious, since Sage had celebrated her birthday in the same cafe without her. Yet in previous years, she had always been Sage's constant ---- companion.

She became too occupied when she arrived at Jacob's home because Angela asked her to cook. By the time she decided to call Calum about her meeting with Sage, it was already late in the evening. Unfortunately, it was Rose who answered. She said, "Calum is in the shower. | believe we were already informed of the changes." "Oh, and Soraya, thank you for sending Calum the recording. | was stunned by what Claire had said. | honestly did not know what she was talking about, but I'm glad | know her true colors now. You weren't hoping Claire really had something on me, were you?

Do you still want to be with Calum?" Rose asked. "He's yours. I'm not interested in him," Soraya said. "| was just calling to remind Calum of my meeting with Sage." "Of course, I'll tell him. If you don't mind, we'll make love first. He's always so hot after the shower. After that, I'll tell him," Rose said. Soraya rolled her eyes. "Whatever makes you happy, Rose." The next day, Soraya visited Azora Real Estate LLC's new office to inspect the furnishing progress. She had hired a third -party office fit-out company to handle the interiors as well as the installation of internet and wiring.

Silas and Emil accompanied her. By next week, Soraya wanted Emil to work in the same office to make use of the space. She had already agreed for Emil to take his brother with him if needed. It was not just for Emil- Lyra and Luca could also use the space while her realty company was still not in full swing. ---- In the afternoon, Soraya had a bit of a distraction. Rohan Sharma showed up, insisting they finally discuss the chatbox for his research facility's website. Because Soraya felt bad for turning him down for weeks, she agreed to talk it over coffee.

They went to a coffee shop across from Aegis Core Systems. She put her phone on silent while Soraya noted Rohan's vision for the chatbox. "Wow, | know | said the chatbox is simple, but the information you want the Al bot to answer is rather complex," Soraya said. "It's a big project, is it?" Rohan asked, chuckling. As he laughed in his seat, the other women around them giggled. Soraya had not noticed it earlier, but apparently, the ladies at the nearby table had been admiring Rohan all along! "You've got some admirers," Soraya could not help but remark.

"Too bad, they are all not my type," Rohan said, smiling. His response made Soraya uncomfortable. "Rohan, |-" "| know. | know, trust me, | know my limitations," Rohan said. " So, about that chatbox? How much would it cost me?" "| think for this project, | would need to bill you an hourly rate- a discounted hourly rate,' Soraya responded. "I just need all the information you want the Al chatbox to respond to. After embedding everything, it will have to go through a series of tests." "That's fair," Rohan said, smiling.

"I'll email you all the information you need." By the time their meeting ended, it was already four in the afternoon. Knowing she still needed to meet Sage, Soraya finally checked her phone. To her shock, Calum had called ten times. ---- When she called him back, Calum did not answer. There were several messages from him on her phone: 3 PM: [Where are you?] : [Sage is waiting.] : [We are at the Butter & Crumb Cafe. Where are you?] At four in the afternoon, Calum sent a photo of Soraya and Rohan having coffee. He said: [So your lover is more important than your daughter?

We are leaving. Forget about talking to Sage. This time, you have truly let her down.]