The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 149: Turning Point ~ Sienna ~ Sienna waited for a reaction, for the spark of anger. Her mind buzzed with excitement over all the possibilities. It was said that Soraya Azar was often seen in public with Silas Ward. Many assumed they were a couple. So where did Jacob fit in? Was Soraya cheating? There was a missing piece, and Sienna intended to exploit it. However, Mr. Silas Ward's response was not what she had hoped for.

He raised a brow at her and barked, "Are you out of your mind, woman?" "Soraya is my dear friend, one of my best friends; nothing is going on between us." Silas pressed a fist to his chest as he declared, "And Jacob? He's like my best friend too. You're imagining things. Whoever are you?" "Ah-" Sienna gulped. Her jaw clenched as she asked, "You're not dating Soraya?" "She is one of my best friends," Silas repeated firmly. "You look like someone who's only looking for trouble.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there's nothing romantic between me and Soraya." A flash of disappointment crossed Sienna's face. She turned on her heel, muttering, "Well, | guess our intel was wrong. But there has to be something, somehow." Once back in the car, she received a text from Damien: [My uncle has sent the legal document to challenge the adoption. How did your trip go?] Sienna replied: [False alarm. Silas Ward is not Soraya's lover after all.) ---- ~ Soraya ~ Soraya was in her office, reviewing the latest tests on NeuroSentinel 2.0. Silas knocked on her door.

He entered, holding up a surveillance video from outside the building. " Know this woman? She seems to know you and Jacob?" He sat across her desk, frowning. "What in the world is going on?" Letting out along sigh, Soraya answered, "It's a long story." "Of course it is," Silas reacted. "I don't mind waiting for the French lunch." Soraya couldn't help but laugh. "You're impossible sometimes.' Trusting Silas, she confided in him about Angela and the decision she was leaning toward. "We might get married to keep Angela." "Wow, Silas hissed. "Mr.

Steel is not only rich, handsome, and brilliant in business, but also selfless and noble?" He pulled a face and added, "If he didn't steal the woman | love, I'd love him too." "Silas," Soraya scolded, gulping at his boldness. "Sorry. Just stating a fact." After a pause, Silas said more quietly, "I'm glad you told me about your plans. | can't promise | won't cry on your wedding day, but... | guess you really do love that little girl." "| do," Soraya admitted. "And | love Jacob too." There was a long silence before Silas replied, "I won't stop you. But you need to be careful.

The Rowans may be out of the way, but now you've got a new problem." "Yeah," Soraya agreed. "That's why we're considering so many ---- things. We don't want Angela to be bothered or affected. It's the reason why Jacob kept the adoption a secret in the first place. He said he never wanted Angela to feel like she didn't belong, like something was missing." "Poor kid," Silas murmured. "You need to protect her. Speaking of Angela, when do | get to meet her?" "Jacob and | are leaving this weekend for Burnell. | can arrange a meeting on Friday, if you and Lyra are free," Soraya suggested.

"I'd be glad to meet her," Silas said. "Friday, then." "Friday," Soraya confirmed. But before Friday came, Soraya had to meet Calum that same day. They were supposed to talk about Sage. She left Aegis Core Systems and headed to the same café where they had failed to meet the last time. Soraya still had a score to settle with Rose and the Butter & Crumb Cafe manager, but it was the least of her worries at the moment. Upon arriving, she went straight to the outdoor seating where Sage, Calum, and Rose were waiting. "Ah, there's your mom, Sage. Go and say hi," Rose urged.

Sage only stared at Soraya. She approached only when Calum spoke. "Sage?" Calum encouraged. "You know what to do." They were the only ones in the outdoor sitting area. Calum. had arranged for it to be privately closed for their meeting. "Hi, Mommy," Sage said softly, standing before Soraya. Soraya cupped her daughter's cheeks. "Sage, I'm sorry about last time, but | promised you it was a misunderstanding. The café manager told me the store was closed at three-" ---- "Soraya, we've talked about this," Calum cut in.

But Soraya snapped back, looking past Sage, "And how many times do | have to prove myself to you, Calum? Will it take another seven years for you to see | never lied?" Her words made him frown. He glanced back at the café counter, staring at the manager through the glass window. "tt wasn't just the café manager," Soraya added. "I also called you that night to confirm. Rose picked up my call." "Soraya, you must be mistaken," Rose said quickly, dramatically putting a hand on her chest. "I don't remember answering your call. Why would | answer Calum's calls?

Could you have mistakenly dialed someone else's phone?" "| didn't see any call logs, Soraya," Calum muttered, checking his phone again. "Well, Rose probably deleted it," Soraya pressed, "but she can't delete my phone logs." "Soraya, please," Rose quickly pleaded. "Why can't we stop fighting? Can't we just have a healthy co-parenting relationship-for Sage's sake?" "Maybe we should discuss this another time,' Calum suggested, but Rose went on. "Your accusations are stressing me out, Soraya," Rose complained. "| have been feeling abdominal pain because of stress. And it's not just you.

We're all stressed-Claire calling me from prison, and now this." "Mommy, stop hurting Aunt Rose," Sage said, slightly pushing Soraya away. Her actions, those words pierced Soraya's heart. She frowned and asked softly, "Do you really think | would hurt someone, Sage? Don't you know me better than that?" ---- Sage shrank behind Rose, her eyes on the ground. "Soraya, please. Don't do that to Sage," Calum warned. "We're actually here to tell you Sage has decided to stay with us." "What?" Soraya froze. "| considered giving you custody after learning how | had wronged you," Calum admitted.

"But Sage wants to stay with us.' "Mommy, | don't want to live with you," Sage said. She clutched Rose's and Calum's hands. "I want to stay with Daddy and Aunt Rose. You can just visit me. If | stay with you, | won't have Daddy." The words shattered Soraya's heart. She had known this deep down. Still, Calum's brief reconsideration had given her hope. Sadly, Rose had claimed a place in Sage's heart. Her phone slipped from her trembling hands. She picked it up, and tears blurred her vision. Calum stepped toward her, touching her arm. "Soraya, I'm sorry. | really am.

| want to make it up to you." "This is your fault," she whispered. "You and Rose pulled my daughter away from me." She glared at Rose. "But fine. | won't force myself. | have better things to do." Soraya turned to leave. Calum followed and caught her at the main door. "You said you had call logs?" She flipped her phone, but the cracked screen froze. She realized her phone had broken from the fall. Gritting her teeth, she muttered, "Forget it. I'd rather shower my love on someone else." ---- She walked away, Calum's voice echoing after her, "Soraya, wait!

I'll transfer some of my assets under your name. | know now you deserved a bigger alimony!" But Soraya didn't respond. She got into the car and drove away. That was the major turning point for her. She had made a firm choice. She would marry Jacob and devote herself to him and Angela. The next day, Soraya showed Jacob just how serious she was.