The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 19 - Soraya ~ " Hahaha ! " Soraya had to fake a laugh . For crying out loud , why had Amanda suggested Jacob Steel ?! Of all people ! " Mom ? What are you talking about ? Let's leave Mr. Steel out of this , " Soraya said . " But it's true , " Amanda responded . " No , Mom . 1-1- " Lost for words , Soraya could only think of one defense . " Jacob is not my type , Mom . Haha ." " Jacob is not your type ? " Amanda questioned . " But he's like Calum in almost every way !

And my son is your type ! " ' Oh my god ! ' Soraya screamed in her head . She turned to Jacob and found him staring at her , unreadable . " Mr. Steel is a fine gentleman and businessman , but I've changed my preferences , Mom . So , Mr. Steel is not my type ," she claimed . " One Calum is traumatic enough for me . Haha ." " I think we've learned the hard way that it's not good to play matchmaker , " Philip jumped in . " Let's have Soraya figure out for herself who she ends up with .

Besides , she's still young . Even if she has Sage , my niece is a beautiful and smart woman . " " Thank you , Uncle ," Soraya said , exhaling slowly . Amanda looked defeated . Her blue eyes bore no life whatsoever . She said , " If only we had been able to prove your innocence back then , Calum wouldn't have disp- " " It's in the past , " Soraya cut in , gently squeezing Amanda's hand . " You tried everything . But I've accepted that some truths will never come to light .

" Still holding Amanda's hand , she said , " I want to move on , Mom . " " And I'm done with my visit ," Jacob said , getting up . " Get well soon , Mrs. Montclair . " " Now you've scared Jacob away with your matchmaking tendencies , " Cedric teased his wife , lightening the mood in the room . Jacob gave a half - smile . " It's alright . I understand that Mrs. Montclair truly cherishes Soraya .

" Turning to Amanda , Jacob added , " Regardless of Calum and Soraya's upcoming divorce , relationships aren't formed by blood - they're built through bonds . " The message was clear : even without Calum , Soraya could still have a relationship with Amanda . Jacob's words impressed the older people in the room , and even Soraya looked at Jacob , stunned . She had never known this man was so emotionally mature , considering he had previously judged her .

" Thank you for visiting , Jacob , " Amanda said . " We know now what we must do . " Then , unexpectedly , Amanda winked at Jacob ! Cedric Montclair held his laughter in . Her uncle and aunt were confused - but as for Soraya ? She was mortified ! Fortunately , Jacob did not react . He simply walked toward the door . However , when he opened it , two people were standing there . It was Calum and Sage .

1/4 13:16 Wed , 13 Aug to Chapter 19 Calum was frowning , whereas Sage was caught by surprise . " Mommy ! " Sage ran to her and hugged her . " Mommy , are you still mad ? You didn't answer my messages . " 56 % Soraya gasped at Sage's hold , stunned . Then , recalling the last time she was with her daughter , her gaze dimmed . Her expression stiffened . Soraya caged her heart . She looked down at Sage and said , " I was busy .

" " Greet your grandparents first , especially your grandma Amanda , " Soraya urged , and Sage did precisely that . " Grandma , get well soon , " Sage greeted with a smile . Soraya did not give Calum a second glance , but she assumed he and Jacob had stepped somewhere else to talk . Upon Calum's return , Sage was already done greeting her grandparents . She had also hugged Philip and Emily . She returned to Soraya and said , " Mommy , I'm hungry .

" It was an opportunity to stay away from Calum , so Soraya took it . Without a smile , she excused herself . " I'll take Sage to the café downstairs . " Soraya gave no regard to Calum . She walked out of the room , hand in hand with Sage . The hospital had a café on the second floor . Soraya took Sage there for a snack . She didn't say anything at first and simply ordered pancakes . As Sage ate , she said , " This doesn't taste like the pancakes you make me , Mom . " Soraya said nothing .

" Aunt Rose has been visiting me at home . She tried to cook me pancakes , but they don't taste the same , " Sage added . That revelation stung . ' So , Rose has been playing house already . " It shouldn't have surprised her . She had expected it , but it still hurt . " I see , " Soraya said . " So , your Aunt Rose has been staying at our house ? " " She only visits sometimes , but last night , Aunt Rose slept in your room with Daddy because it suddenly rained , " Sage said .

Then she paused , realizing too late that she shouldn't have mentioned it . ' In our room ,' Soraya repeated in her head . Then , she scoffed inwardly . ' They slept together … in our room . ' " I'm sorry , Mommy ," Sage said . " Daddy told me not to tell you , but I forgot ." Yet again , Soraya caught sight of the charm bracelet around her daughter's wrist . She also noticed how Sage's clothes were different . They weren't the ones she had bought for her . Clearly , they were from Rose .

- too fashionable , just like her . Her daughter was indeed … changing . Then , Sage changed the topic , " Mommy , will you cook me pancakes again ? When will you come home ? " Soraya sucked in a deep breath and suggested , " You can ask your Aunt Rose to try a buttermilk pancake recipe . That's what makes the difference . I won't be coming home to make pancakes for you - at least for now . You now have your Aunt Rose ." " Besides , I'll be very busy from now on , " Soraya added . " Oh .

" Sage pouted . " I'll tell Aunt Rose , That's okay , I guess . If I don't like Aunt Rose's cooking , she takes me out to my favorite cafés ." 2/4 13:16 Wed , 13 Aug 2 • @ Chapter 19 56 % 20 " Aunt Rose has taken me to Daddy's office , " Sage shared , suddenly smiling . " I was really happy . It was the first time I've seen Daddy's office ! " Soraya froze . For the entirety of their marriage , Calum had never once allowed her to take Sage to his office . And the reason ?

Questions would arise . Calum wouldn't be able to stop Sage from calling him ' Daddy .' It would reveal that he was married - and Soraya was his wife . Yet , he allowed Rose to take Sage to his office . In Calum's world , Rose belonged more than she ever did . Soraya could only imagine that the employees at Montclair Group assumed Rose was Sage's mother . And together with Calum , they were a perfect family . She clenched her jaw , whispering silently , ' Control , Soraya , control .

Feelings pass . Feelings pass . Control . ~ Calum ~ " We agree for you to divorce Soraya , " Amanda said while holding Cedric's hand . " She deserves better . " " And you think Soraya deserves Jacob ? " Calum said in an icy tone . " I overheard your conversation outside the room . Please , Mother . Do not humiliate me . Jacob is my friend , and he dislikes Soraya . " " It didn't seem that way to me ! " Amanda shot back . " He was just being polite ," Calum pointed out .

" I've had enough of you looking down on Soraya ! " Philip interrupted . " Soraya said you've amended the divorce . When are the papers ready ? We need to get this done ASAP ! " " You don't deserve Soraya ! " Philip added . Calum gritted his teeth . He no longer retorted . After all , the Azars were bitter . It was natural for them to think their niece deserved someone better . As for his parents , he had never truly understood what they saw in Soraya .

Ever since they were young , his mother had always talked about the idea of him marrying Soraya . Back then , he never took her persistence seriously . He didn't mind Soraya's presence . She was nice to talk to . But after one reckless night - a party , too much to drink , and a setup that was never fully uncovered - he was forced into marriage . He began to resent Soraya . But now , things were different . Since last year , Calum became the company's major shareholder .

Moreover , he met Rose . " The documents are done . I'll be sending the divorce papers to Soraya next week , " Calum said . " You better give her a fair share , Calum - for all the sacrifices Soraya has made - for raising Sage and for putting up with you ! " Amanda snapped . 3/4 Chapter 19 50 % +20 Calum only shook his head . " I'm giving Soraya fifty million dollars .

That should be enough to give her a comfortable life ." His parents seemed amenable , but his mother's following words shocked him . " I was personally responsible for pushing you and Soraya to get married , so I'd also like to compensate Soraya . " Amanda looked at Cedric and revealed , " I'd like to give Soraya all my shares at the Montclair Group ." Calum's expression hardened . Was this just another excuse to keep Soraya close ? 4/4