The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 213: Jacob Was Traumatized ~ Soraya ~ Soraya and Jacob were jogging along the streets of Nexa Power, with Lyra, Emil, Luca, and Silas joining them. The twins were left in Veronica and Amanda's care, while Angela and Sage were still asleep. The same was true for Emil' s brother at the hotel. They reached near the end of the coast, with the perfect view of the power plant. There, Luca brought up the news about Rose. "Rose is selling her boutique in the capital. She's losing money," Luca said. "It's a good space-" "Buy it," Soraya said without hesitation.

"I've checked her commercial space in Aurelia, and it's in a perfect location." "She's selling it for fifty million dollars. We don't have that kind of extra cash yet," Luca explained. "Plus, the renovations, we' dend up spending more-"" "have that money. I'll add it to my investment in your brand," Soraya responded, taking deep breaths. She stood with her hands on her waist, watching the view of the coast. "Are-are you sure?" Luca asked hesitatingly. "She's sure, Luca. More sure than ever," Lyra said, laughing.

" Fifty million dollars is just easy money for her now." Standing beside Lyra, Silas said, "You don't need to worry. Jacob's got Soraya's back, right, Mr. Steel?" Jacob was behind Soraya. He rested his hands on her waist. "I have my wife's back, but she doesn't need my money. She has her own." ---- He turned to Luca. "Don't worry. She knows what she's doing. She has over two hundred million dollars in her forex and stock trades." "Wow,' Luca reacted, shocked. "After the Aurelia Fashion Gala, your brand will be recognized across the country. It should be the right time to expand.

The fashion gala would be the perfect moment to announce your boutique in the capital," Soraya said. "We're not rushing. It's your talent that's shining. You shouldn't doubt yourself. Lyra is already boosting the promotion of your clothing line nationwide. That's why your sales have been going up. You're getting customers from all across the state." Luca looked emotional. He stared at the coast before glancing at Soraya. "I wouldn't have made my comeback without you. I'll always be grateful for your help, Soraya." He moved to hug her, but Jacob raised a hand to keep them apart.

He groaned, "Please, no. Not in front of me. Respect, please. Respect." "Aw, come on," Silas remarked, making a face. "What an unreasonably jealous man you are! We're friends with your wife. Of course, we get our fair share of hugs!" Silas stood between Soraya and Jacob, asserting his rights. He put an arm around Soraya and hugged her outright. "See that? That's friendship, Mr. Steel! You've deprived us of our Soraya for almost a year. It's time to share." "I couldn't agree more," Lyra said, laughing. She joined the hug, and so did Luca and Emil.

It became a big group hug with Jacob standing in front of them, frowning. "You have five minutes," Jacob said, hands on his hips, eyes ---- narrowing. "And this is the only hug you'll get from my wife today! The rest belongs to me!" Soraya, "..." "You are selfish," Silas snapped while the rest fell amused. "Come on, honey," Soraya encouraged. "Join our hug." "No," Jacob said, frowning. "I've never even hugged Melvin, Calum, or any of my college friends. A tab in the back, maybe, but not necessarily a warm hug." "It's about time, don't you think, Mr. Steel? You gotta chill," Silas joked.

He stepped away and suddenly embraced Jacob. "What the-" Jacob was aghast. "I'm going to punch you in the face, Silas!" Sadly for Jacob, Silas wrapped his arms around him like an octopus! After Silas, Luca joined in and trapped Jacob between them. Seeing Emil walk toward them, Jacob warned, "Don't you dare, Emil!" But Emil ignored him and joined the manly embrace. Lyra and Soraya laughed their hearts out. Lyra said, "We've got to stop this bromance." They also hugged Jacob. Lyra commented, "It feels strange to hug a powerful man." "He's all the same to me," Soraya said, giggling.

The hug lasted longer than expected. When they walked back to the villa, Jacob muttered, "I have never been so traumatized in my entire life!" They all laughed again, except Jacob Steel. Days turned into a week. ---- Sage and Amanda left for Cedar Heights, and Philip and Emily took their place, helping care for the twins. Silas, Lyra, Emil, and Luca remained to help with the wedding plans, while also conducting business meetings involving Soraya's ventures. Soraya quickly lost her pregnancy weight. Her gown fit her like she had never given birth. Luca only made minor adjustments to her dress.

Silas and Emil worked on digital invitations and LED effects for the wedding. Lyra coordinated the overall flow with the planners. Jacob and Soraya did not want to waste any more time. After a week of careful planning, the wedding was set for a week before the Aurelia Fashion Gala. The couple had more than enough time to send invitations and make their wedding publicly known in Belridge and Cedar Heights. By Monday, when Soraya and Jacob returned to Cedar Heights to personally invite friends and colleagues, the news had already spread.

Social media influencers quickly picked up the story: [Jacob Steel, Belridge's Most Eligible Bachelor, Is Off the Market! The SteelCore CEO Announces Wedding to Talented Cybersecurity Expert of Aegis Core Systems, Soraya Azar] [Power Meets Genius: Billionaire CEO Jacob Steel to Wed Cybersecurity Expert Soraya Azar in What's Being Dubbed the Biggest Wedding of the Decade] As the news spread like wildfire online, three people learned of the upcoming wedding, and they were bitter, by all means. Two were behind bars.

The third was busy negotiating the sale of the most expensive ---- gown she had ever designed.