The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 140: Suspended Indefinitely ~ Soraya ~ "Team, you are doing a great job. Since NeuroSentinel 2.0 performed magnificently during the first two stages of testing, it's now time to put it to the final test. This last test will come in two parts. First, you will carry out a full penetration test over the next two days, attacking every possible weakness from within. Then, for the final round, Silas and | will take over. We'll push the system ourselves, try to break it down, and see if NeuroSentinel can survive us." Soraya smiled at her team.

She declared, "After that, it's time to launch NeuroSentinel 2.0!" "And you know what that means?" Silas asked the team. "The value of Aegis Core Systems will go up! Bonuses are just around the corner!" Cheers and applause echoed through the largest conference room at Aegis Core Systems, but while everyone was excited, Soraya quickly ended the gathering. As a shareholder, she also had to attend Montclair Group's emergency meeting. Amanda and Cedric had already called her twice that morning.

They needed more support because with the huge crisis, the board would likely try to permanently remove Calum and maybe even the Montclairs. Soraya felt torn between vindication and sympathy for the Montclairs. She was upset with Calum, but Amanda and Cedric would also suffer the consequences. The Montclair Group was a big part of Cedric and Amanda's lives. After grabbing her bag from her office, Soraya went to Silas's room and said, "I have to go." ---- "You are going to watch your ex burn?" Silas asked with a smirk. "Sort of, but you know, | have a soft spot for Cedric and Amanda.

I'll still try to help them," Soraya replied. "See you later." She made her way down to the parking lot, where Jacob was waiting. When she hopped into the car, her man was working on his laptop. He looked up, his gaze gentle, and said, "Shall we go?" "Are we really going there together?" Soraya asked. "The whole company is in chaos," Jacob described. "We are the last thing people would notice. We'll go straight to the underground parking lot.

You can leave the car before me, and after the meeting, you can go with Amanda and Cedric, so it won't be too obvious." During the drive, Jacob updated Soraya. "The stock prices for the Montclair Group are dropping. Major shareholders are selling their shares. This will also affect the shares | bought for the company, as well as the shares in your name. I'll have to help, but maybe not in the way Calum expects." Soraya understood. She and Jacob were like Amanda and Cedric-they were shareholders, and with the plummeting stock prices, the value of their shares would also decline.

"Do what you have to do," Soraya said. Moments later, they were inside Montclair Group's main conference room. All the board members demanded one thing: Calum's resignation. "How could we, the Montclair Group, purchase ten-year-old trucks?" one shareholder asked. "| had no idea the purchase was for run-down trucks," Calum ---- said firmly. "The proposal crossed my desk, and | signed off in good faith. Ten million dollars for a fleet-I naturally expected brand new units, not relics on wheels." The main issue had been that a trailer truck lost control.

The brakes failed, causing a collision with another carrier truck. All goods in both vehicles were considered damaged. On top of that, the crash caused public property damage and left several individuals injured. Since the incident was deemed a result of reckless management, the insurance would not cover the expenses. "Then who reviewed the proposal?" another shareholder asked. Soraya watched as Calum gulped. His usual stern and unreadable expression had vanished. He admitted, "My uncle." The room exploded in an uproar. Soraya and Jacob exchanged glances.

Amanda wept, and Cedric massaged his temples. "Of course, it's Rowan, the root cause of all this," another shareholder said. "This is still your fault, Calum. You, Cedric, and Amanda-too much trust was placed in Rowan. | understand this is a family business, but proper monitoring should still be followed!" "Especially you, Calum!" "And now, people think that we are involved in illegal drugs!" Cedric tried to regain control, appeasing everyone. "Listen, we understand, but we assure you Rowan will be punished. This scandal will be addressed.

Our PR team will release a statement about the substances found in the trailer. Calum and | had no knowledge of this. The logistics manager has been apprehended. He admitted being paid by Rowan to ---- include the shipment of those drugs." "But it's not just us who have been affected," another shareholder said. "That shipment was for Cenvara Biotech, and now their stock prices have dropped too!

They've lost billions of dollars in biotic materials, and their company is under investigation!" The rant continued, mentioning the other logistics company involved in the collision, until one shareholder said, "Calum, you must step down. You have no choice. You have failed as the leader of Montclair Group!" "Yes," another added. "This is not just us. The public and affected companies demand accountability!

We need to appease them!" "Calum should pay for the damages." "| propose that Jacob Steel take the position of CEO!" "Yes!" "That's a great idea!" "With Jacob's reputation, we can regain public trust!" One shareholder acknowledged that the Montclairs were still the major shareholders. "At least suspend Calum indefinitely!" Soraya saw the fear in Calum's eyes. If the position were taken away from him, he would lose millions of dollars in monthly income. However, at the mention of appointing Jacob, there was also relief.

From his expression, Soraya knew Calum assumed Jacob would lend a helping hand. Amanda and Cedric also stared at Jacob, realizing something. Then the Montclair couple looked at Soraya. Amanda's next words shocked Calum. "Why not? Jacob is like... family!" Calum, standing in front of the long table, stepped back, ---- fumbling. "What?" Jacob stood, buttoned his coat, and said, "Being a shareholder myself, it is my duty to uplift the company's current standing. As a friend of Montclairs, | hereby accept the challenge!" He turned to Calum, whose face was pale as snow. "It's for the best, Calum.

You need to step back... at least for now."