The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 229: Back To Belridge ~ Soraya ~ "Mrs. Steel, again, | apologize for what my brother and sister- in-law did," Henry revealed. "Forget about the past, Mr. Dalton," Soraya said. "I had thought about it for a long time. If | had continued to force myself into a family that didn't want me, | might have lived miserably, and | might not have become who | am today. | might have also missed the opportunity of meeting my husband." "| want to make it clear that | put Elena behind bars not because of our past, but because of what she planned to do to me.

Had she simply left me alone, she and her parents would've enjoyed the success Dalton Realty is about to achieve," she added. Henry shook his head. They were both seated at the front-most table of New Avenport Emerald Hotel's Ballroom One, waiting for the announcement of Henry's presidential appointment. With them were Annette, her assistant, and Henry's direct family- his wife and his daughter. "But my brother has lost his touch in leading the company as well," Henry noted. Soraya agreed. She had studied Dalton Realty thoroughly before purchasing shares through Annette.

The Dalton brothers constantly clashed in ideas and management style, but because Harrison was the older brother and the president, ---- his word always overrode Henry's. To Harrison, cutting costs on renovations, on staff, on anything he considered "unnecessary," was the smartest way to keep the company afloat. What he failed to understand was that saving money wasn't the same as building value. In business, long-term success was always driven by quality, a fundamental rule Harrison had consistently overlooked in recent years. Jacob cut in, "Then take the lead, Henry.

It's time they see what competence actually looks like." Soraya turned to her husband and smiled. Then she glanced back at Henry and added, "Stay loyal to me and | will reward you greatly. Stab me in the back and, well-" she shrugged, " you know what happens." Henry's wife gave a nervous laugh. "He wouldn't dare." "| wouldn't dare," Henry echoed, adjusting his tie. The program began, and the host officially called Henry's name as the new president of Dalton Realty. The ballroom filled with applause.

For a moment, smiles spread through the venue, and everyone forgot the commotion Dalton Realty had recently been involved in. A month had passed since Elena and Matt were arrested. Two more victims of Elena soon came forward. One was a parent who accused Elena of relentlessly bullying her daughter in college. The bullying was so severe that it drove the girl to take her own life. The parent presented video clips and text messages clearly showing Elena's involvement.

The same parent admitted she had stayed silent for years only ---- because the Daltons' influence in the city made her fear nothing would come out of reporting it. The second victim was one of Elena's former employees, who revealed that Elena had once drugged her and offered her to Matt Alvarez. Needless to say, the charges against Elena Dalton kept piling up, and Soraya knew there were more. She and Matt had been in cahoots in every scheme. Amelia and Harrison no longer held positions in the company.

They still had a combined six percent share of the company in their names, but it was nothing compared to Soraya's thirty- five percent ownership. Other board members had suggested that Soraya force Amelia and Harrison to sell their shares, but for now, Soraya had no reason to keep fueling the disagreement between them. Let them keep their small shares. Let them see for themselves how real leadership worked. By showing them a bit of mercy, Soraya proved one thing: she was nothing like their beloved Elena.

Sometimes, payback wasn't about eradicating someone; it was about showing them exactly what they could never have. ee Belridge. "Honey, are you still taking a shower? Amanda and Calum are here with Sage,' Jacob said, calling out from the bedroom. Soraya was bathing when she heard her husband. They had just moved back to Belridge, and now, on a weekend, Sage ---- was here. "I'll be right there, honey." Yes, time passed far too quickly. With Soraya and Jacob caught up in their growing ventures, she sometimes felt as if she were chasing moments that slipped away too fast.

She and Jacob had been constantly traveling from one city to another while trying to maintain their presence with the children, even if it was only done virtually. But finally, they were settling in longer, with much less traveling. Dalton Realty was already in a good place, and only Annette and her assistant would be the ones traveling to New Avenport at least once a month. Soraya only needed to attend the quarterly business review. As for Nexa Power, it was thriving under the capable hands of its management team. Jacob only intended to visit the plant every month from here on.

The plan was to stay in Burnell for a year, but they stayed longer. By the time they returned to Belridge, Aiden and Sawyer were already ten months old. Soraya hurriedly changed and made her way down to the living room. She spotted Sage and Angela watching "KPop Demon Hunters" while trying to dance along to the tune. "Hey, girls!" Soraya called. Sage ran up to her with bright eyes. "Mommy!" She leaped into her arms and hugged her tightly. "Mommy, | missed you so much!" "| missed you too," Soraya said, closing her eyes and savoring her daughter's hold.

---- Then Angela ran to them and joined the embrace. It was a beautiful moment, seeing her kids getting along and adjusting to their family setup. "Soraya," Amanda called, offering her a warm hug. "Jacob, Cedric, and Calum are talking in the study." "You kids keep watching the show. I'll check on Jacob and Calum," Soraya said with a smile. She made her way to the study and arrived just in time to hear the men discussing the future of the Montclair Group. "Soraya," Cedric turned to her. "We were just talking about my retirement." Soraya gave Calum and Cedric a polite nod.

"It's finally happening." "My husband could really use a break," Soraya added, giving her approval to return the CEO position to Calum. It had been too long since the news of Marvin Rowan's embezzlement came to light. The Rowans had been convicted, and Calum had retrieved over six hundred million in combined assets and cash from the family. It wasn't enough to cover everything the Rowans owed him, but it was a significant help. Calum's new business, the electric vehicle charging stations, was a great success, boosted by the rising demand for electric cars across the state.

With his reputation restored and his annulment with Rose finalized, Soraya thought it was finally time to give Calum a chance. Turning to her with an apologetic stare, Calum said, "Thank you, Soraya." ---- She smiled back, saying, "Let me get you gentlemen some tea." eee The following week, the change of leadership made headlines in Cedar Heights: [Montclair Group Announces Calum Montclair's CEO Comeback and Jacob Steel's Appointment as Chairman.]