The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 220: New Chairman? ~ Soraya ~ While the twins were still too young to travel, Soraya and Jacob devoted their time to managing their growing businesses. Nexa Power was now fully distributing power supplies across various regions, which mostly kept Jacob in Burnell. Soraya, however, traveled between Cedar Heights and New Avenport. In Cedar Heights, Soraya met with Edward Wright, the CEO of NexaCode Technologies. He had decided to sell his company' s Cedar Heights branch to her. During their meeting, he said, "Honestly?

The reason | branched out to Cedar Heights was to get a chance to pursue you.' They met privately in his office at NexaCode Technologies. Soraya brought Emil with her, since he was now acting as her fulltime assistant. Hearing those words, Emil choked on his own breath, but Soraya remained calm and smiled. She already knew Edward had feelings for her. Over the past months, especially before she moved to Burnell, Eddie had tried many times to ask Soraya out for lunch or dinner. Each time, she politely declined.

"Now that you're married to a highly influential man, | believe it's time for me to step back," Edward said with a polite smile. " I'm offering to sell you this branch on the condition that you retain all our local employees. NexaCode Technologies can treat NeuroBloom Technologies as its official local partner in Cedar Heights. All our ongoing projects in the city will remain under this team's management, with you continuing to oversee operations." ---- "Don't you think you're going overboard with this?" Soraya asked.

"Just because you failed in love doesn't mean you should give up on your company." "No," Edward said, chuckling. "Managing the main branch in Knox City keeps me busy enough. We didn't need to branch out here. The technology business can be done remotely. We both know that." Soraya nodded. Edward's branch office in Cedar Heights had thirty employees in total. They were still growing locally, but the main branch in Knox City was already well-established, with over two hundred employees.

"If the concern is the cost, we can arrange a gradual payment plan for the full branch acquisition," Edward said. "No, it's okay," Soraya smiled. "| have the money." "From your husband?" Edward asked curiously. "No, | have my own money," Soraya replied with a calm smile. " Emil and I-" She motioned to her assistant. "We've been working on expanding NeuroBloom Technologies anyway. Since NexaCode Technologies already has a system in place, this makes things easier for us. All | have to do is rebrand your company." "Exactly my thought," Edward said.

"So, do we have a deal?" She extended her hand to Edward. "I'll take the offer." Once the deal with Edward Wright was finalized, Soraya, Lyra, and Emil focused on giving the office a complete overhaul and a fresh identity. At the same time, Soraya worked at Aegis Core Systems, finalizing the last phase of Helix Guardian. ---- After spending three weeks in Cedar Heights, away from her family, Soraya returned to Burnell and enjoyed three lovely days of rest with Jacob, Angela, and the twins. But life was busy for her, and business was expanding.

Next, Jacob and Soraya flew to New Avenport, where they met with Annette Langly. Annette served as Soraya's trustee for the acquisition of Dalton Realty shares. She and her team, along with Jacob's employees in the construction business, supervised the improvements made to properties under Dalton Realty's management. When Soraya and Jacob first arrived in New Avenport, they inspected all the buildings under the company's portfolio. An executive from Dalton Realty accompanied them. "Miss Ara, Mr. Steel, this is the New Avenport Lux Tower.

As per your instructions, the bathroom renovations are underway. The vacant commercial spaces have been inspected, and the lease contracts for this tower have been updated," the executive, Christopher, explained. "Looking good so far,' Soraya acknowledged. Jacob nodded in agreement. Annette added, "We've already replaced the property management staff." "Customer service is always the key to keeping clients and tenants loyal," Soraya said, smiling as she looked around the property. "Miss Ara, | still can't believe our new board member is actually Mr. Steel's wife!" Christopher exclaimed.

"I told Mr. Henry Dalton, and he was ecstatic!" Henry Dalton, the Vice President of Dalton Realty, was ---- technically Soraya's uncle, the younger brother of her father. Soraya had never met him. Amelia and Harrison had never introduced her to the Daltons, though they knew her name. They knew her as Soraya Azar. "Sir Henry is asking if you'll be visiting the company today?" Christopher asked. Soraya leaned toward Annette, who whispered, "Harrison and Amelia Dalton are away on an extended vacation. They're not around at the moment." Jacob smiled.

"Whatever you wish, honey." "Sure," Soraya said. "I can meet with Henry Dalton." An hour later, they entered the Dalton Realty office and were warmly welcomed by Henry Dalton and Christopher. "Miss Ara, it's a pleasure to meet you," Henry said, shaking Soraya's hand. Turning to Jacob, he added, "Mr. Steel, it's an honor to finally meet you in person." "| never expected that your business partner would turn out to be Mr. Steel's wife!" Henry said excitedly.

"Dalton Realty can only flourish from here." "You can be certain that under my wife's administration, Dalton Realty will become a leading force in New Avenport," Jacob said. "Mrs. Steel, since you're now the largest shareholder of Dalton Realty, we'd like to ask if you'd be willing to take a position on the board," Henry said. "Our current chairman, our uncle, is retiring, and my older brother doesn't wish to assume the role at this time." Soraya exchanged a glance with Jacob. They shared a brief smile before she turned to Henry. "Gladly," she said.

"But under the same arrangement as before." ---- She gestured toward Annette, seated a few chairs away. " Annette will continue to act as my trustee. | oversee several companies in Cedar Heights, so while | may not always be present in person, my directives will be relayed through her." "That's excellent!" Henry said. "I'll bring this to the board. They' ll surely approve. You have no idea how happy we are with your decision to help us." Then, Henry paused, studying Soraya for a moment.

He gulped before saying, "You know, Miss Ara, you look familiar." Tilting his head, he added, "You share similar features with my sister-in-law." For a second, Soraya's jaw tightened. Yes, she had inherited her mother's looks. It wasn't something she took pride in, not after her parents had abandoned her. Still, she had learned to accept it, because no matter how painful her past was, it had shaped the woman she had become. So she smiled faintly and said, "You must be mistaken, Mr. Dalton.

If | had such a common face, would my husband have fallen in love with me?" Jacob chuckled, and Annette looked amused. Henry laughed as well. Scratching his head, he said, "You're right, Miss Ara. My apologies. You have a very unique beauty indeed. No wonder Mr. Steel is so smitten!" Two months after that visit to Dalton Realty, Ara, represented by Annette, was voted as the new chairwoman of the board. Henry personally organized a celebration for her appointment, scheduled six months ahead.

As the days went by, Soraya wondered how her parents would feel when they discover that the daughter they had ---- abandoned was now their boss. She couldn't wait for that day to come. But for now, she and Jacob had decided to finally take their long-awaited family vacation