The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 171: Roads In Different Directions ~ Soraya ~ Sage: [Mommy, are you still sick? When are you going to visit me? | haven't seen Aunt Rose. Only Daddy visits me at Grandma's. | think Grandma and Aunt Rose are fighting.) Soraya sent Sage a picture of herself in the hospital. She replied: [I'm still sick, Sage. | will see you when I'm better. Eat well. Sleep well, and don't forget your vitamins.] Shortly after Soraya's last message to her daughter, Amanda called. She asked, "Soraya, what if we bring Sage to you? Sage is opening up to the idea of staying with you.

At least, she mentioned she didn't mind living with you on weekends." Soraya stilled while holding the phone. She said, "I don't know, Mom. | don't know how to tell her about my new family. At least not yet. Can you give me time? | still have to worry about my condition and then, Angela-" "I'm sorry," Amanda said. "You are right. It's just that Sage has been asking for Rose, and | am running out of excuses to keep her from that woman. It would have been better if you had time to bond, but | understand. It's just unfortunate. So you have a hearing schedule?" "Yes," Soraya acknowledged.

The lawyers had already gotten back to them the previous week regarding the preliminary hearing in Angela's adoption case. It was due in over two weeks. Soraya could only hope that she would be well enough by then. She had to be there for Angela and Jacob. Asa couple, she and Jacob had to show the judge that they deserved Angela more than her biological father. ---- Just as she was mentally preparing to meet Angela's father face to face, the door to her hospital suite opened. Two familiar figures walked in, carrying flowers and gifts. "Surprise!" They were Silas and Lyra. Soraya smiled.

Emily and Philip, who were also present, grinned at their arrival. "We are here to share the pain, the happiness, and all that stuff you are feeling right now," Lyra declared. "Yeah, and whatever freebies Jacob has to offer," Silas added with a sly grin. All Soraya could do was roll her eyes and laugh at the same time. "| miss you guys so much." In that moment, Soraya was reminded that it was in life's hardest times that you saw who your true friends were, and she was glad to have them in Silas and Lyra. sek ~ Jacob ~ Meanwhile, Jacob was like an unstoppable force.

One day, he was in Belridge, rallying his executives, issuing directives, and sketching out bold new projects for SteelCore Industries. Next, he was in Cedar Heights, inspecting the latest fleet for Montclair Global Logistics and meeting Annette Grayson on his wife's behalf. Sleep had become a luxury. He was making up for lost time, moving from one boardroom to another, dissecting proposals with precision. Jacob approved what aligned with his vision and discarded what didn't. His pace was relentless, but ---- calculated.

To secure his hold on the Montclair Group, Jacob presented a bold expansion. Facing the board of directors, he announced, "We already have the trucks, the carriers, and the warehouses. The foundation is in place. What we need now is to take control of the next frontier, and that is an e-commerce platform. By integrating Montclair Global Logistics with Montclair Warehousing Solutions, we don't just move goods; we own the entire chain, from purchase to delivery." "The best part is," Jacob added, "we only need to allocate around ten million dollars, primarily for the digital storefront.

And for that project, we can even tap our co-shareholder, Miss Soraya Azar, to take the lead." Executives and shareholders applauded. "A wise proposal!" "It's promising! It utilizes our entities of the corporation." "Oh, Soraya? She's gained quite a lot of attention lately. She seems very capable." "We are excited for this new business, Jacob," Cedric remarked. And while Calum was there as a shareholder, the other business partners couldn't help but praise Jacob. "Can Mr. Steel remain as the CEO?

He is competent." To that question, despite Calum being there, Cedric said to the shareholders, "Ladies and gentlemen, we will continue to assess the situation in the coming months. For now, the storm around Montclair Group has eased under Jacob's leadership, and for that, we owe him our gratitude." "Thank you," Jacob said, turning to Calum. "But let's not forget, Montclair Group is where it is today because of the lessons ---- we've learned under Calum's leadership. The truth is, the company already had everything it needed to thrive- resources, talent, and reach.

All it lacked was discipline, and | intend to make sure that's no longer the missing piece." The truth was, it was a jab at Calum, hidden under the guise of praise. Jacob would never know if Calum got it, but a small part of him hoped. He didn't stay longer. Calum wanted to chat with him. He even asked about Soraya, but all Jacob said was, "Calum, I'm sorry. | can't be there for you the way I used to. You have probably heard that | have moved. | have reallocated my family, including Ara." "Including Ara?" Calum asked. "Yes, the truth is, we got married on paper.

We were supposed to have an official wedding, but certain circumstances kept us from sealing our vows in the public eye. | also have personal concerns that | can't share with you right now," Jacob said quickly. The two were chatting as they walked into the hallways of the Montclair Group's office. When they stood by the lift, Jacob put his hand on Calum's shoulder, saying, "I will always appreciate having known you, because through you, | have been blessed, but for now, our roads run in different directions." "Take care, Calum, and good luck.

You need it," Jacob said just as the elevator doors opened. He went in, and for a fleeting moment, he caught the confused and terrified look in Calum's eyes. 'Did he catch on?' Jacob thought. No matter what, once the truth surfaced, it was going to get ugly anyway. The last on his schedule was to meet with his lawyers, Martin and Harold. They needed to regroup for the preliminary ---- hearing. They were ready for what was about to come. No matter what, Jacob would do anything to keep Angela, but before their first battle, he and Soraya faced another challenge.

Jacob had been gone for nearly two weeks. Soraya was discharged a day before his arrival. Allin all, she had stayed in the hospital for an entire month. When he arrived at the Nexa Hotel, he found his wife crying in their room. "Honey? What's wrong?" Jacob asked, his chest tightening at the sight of Soraya's tear-reddened eyes and heartbroken expression. Soraya was already twelve weeks pregnant. Her baby bump was very evident, and while it pleased him, he couldn't quite understand why his wife was sad. His wife walked up to him and whispered into his ear. What she said made him laugh.

He didn't know his wife was capable of being so dramatic! Little did he know, pregnancy was about to bring surprises of all kinds and test his patience in ways he hadn't yet imagined.