The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

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Chapter 245: Gift War

~ Soraya ~

Life moved forward again for Soraya and Jacob.

Since being awarded Cedar Heights’ Breakthrough

Entrepreneur, many things have happened. First, Soraya sold

half of the properties under Azora Real Estate LLC, earning

almost two billion dollars in profit. She kept the remaining half,

intending to hold them until their zonal value reached its

highest peak. At the same time, she focused on developing

her lands on Velden Island.

On Velden Island, Soraya had developed her first mall and

residential building, a large mixed-use project she proudly

named Azar Tower. It was her biggest property investment so

far, and the start of a new chapter for Azora Real Estate.

Azar Investment Firm became one of the top investment

groups in the country, achieving over a billion dollars in profit

for the first time.

Aegis Core Systems was chosen by the National Space

Defense Agency to build the cybersecurity shield for the

country’s new defense satellites. It was a massive project still

in progress, one that kept Soraya and Silas incredibly busy. It

also marked another major milestone for the company, lifting

Aegis to a higher level of recognition and power.

Soraya’s company, NeuroBloom Technologies, became a multi

-million-dollar enterprise after several breakthrough app

launches and successful partnerships across multiple

industries.

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Dalton Realty continued to generate strong profits, and Soraya

benefited greatly from its success.

Her best friend, Lyra, finally started her own marketing agency,

which had been thriving for a year now.

And as for Luca? He had his very first runway show in Paris,

further elevating Valmont Privée’s reputation in the fashion

world. The collection gained international praise, attracting

high-end retailers, celebrity stylists, and luxury magazines.

Orders poured in from cities like Milan, Tokyo, and others,

pushing the brand into a new level of global recognition.

But it was not only Soraya who was soaring. Jacob's

companies were thriving just as fast. With their partnership,

their businesses continued to strengthen each other, and

Jacob's net worth had grown by more than three hundred

billion dollars.

Nexa Power expanded its distribution nationwide, pushing

profits even higher. After the successful completion of the

Altum Coastal Expressway, almost every major government

project began landing in his construction company. Recently,

with the opening of Arxon City’s international airport, real

estate developers across the country started seeking

partnerships with SteelCore Infrabuild.

A few days before the couple's 4th wedding anniversary,

Soraya was in New Avenport, signing approvals for the

construction of an eco-friendly resort in one of their

properties.

Annette walked in, saying, “Ara, you have a delivery from your

husband.”

Soraya stilled. Why would Jacob send her a delivery while she

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was away?

Before she could stand, three men entered carrying a black

velvet box the size of a suitcase. The box opened, revealing a

full diamond and yellow-gold jewelry set that sparkled like it

had its own lighting system.

Annette gasped. “Ara... that necklace might pay off the

national debt.”

Soraya rolled her eyes but smiled. She found a small card

tucked beside the earrings. It read: [To my wife. | hope this

shines half as bright as you do. Happy early anniversary.]

Soraya laughed softly. “Trying to spoil me again, hon?”

As soon as the delivery men left, Soraya grabbed her phone. “

Emil? Prepare the title deed for the private island. Make sure it

is wrapped nicely. Jacob started something he cannot finish.”

Emil sighed on the other end. “I knew this day would come.”

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~ Jacob ~

At SteelCore Industries headquarters, Jacob sat behind his

desk, flipping through construction reports, when Nelson

walked in with a confused expression.

“Sir... something arrived from Mrs. Steel's assistant, Emil.”

Jacob raised a brow. “Soraya sent something?”

Nelson presented a glass case. Inside was a framed land title,

sealed with gold foil.

Jacob stood slowly. “Soraya bought me an island?”

“Yes, sir. And she wrote you a note.” Nelson handed it over.

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Soraya’s note read: [Since you like giving me shiny things, here

is something you can build on. Happy early anniversary, hon.]

Jacob chuckled, rubbing his forehead. “My wife thinks she

can outdo me?”

Nelson cleared his throat. “I looked into it, Mr. Steel. The

island has its own helipad.”

Jacob looked up. “Of course it does.”

He sat back down, thinking. Soraya wanted a gift war? Fine.

They would have one.

“Nelson, remember that private jet Ara gushed about during

our trip to Paris? Buy it,” Jacob declared, shocking his

assistant to the core. “Give it to my wife.”

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~ Soraya ~

Three days passed.

After her business at Dalton Realty, Soraya intended to return

to Cedar Heights. She was booked in first class with Jaxon

and Annette, but just as they were about to check in for their

flight, a familiar figure appeared at the counter.

Dante stood waiting for them, straight-backed and calm as

always. “Mrs. Steel, | have already cancelled your return flight.

Instead of taking a commercial airline, Mr. Steel has

purchased a private jet.”

He stepped aside and gestured toward the glass windows.

Soraya followed his motion.

Parked on the private tarmac was a sleek white jet trimmed

with brushed gold accents, its polished exterior reflecting the

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late afternoon sun. It was The Sovereign.

Until recently, The Sovereign belonged to ApexSky Charter,

one of the most exclusive private-flight companies in the

country. It was their crown jewel, a long-range jet booked only

by high-profile CEOs, A-list celebrities, royal families, and

world leaders. The jet had made headlines for completing

record-breaking intercontinental flights without a single stop.

Jacob and Soraya happened to book this same aircraft for

Luca's fashion show in Paris.

Dante cleared his throat. “The Sovereign is registered under

your name, Mrs. Steel. The boss said you are no longer

allowed to take commercial flights.”

Jaxon’s jaw dropped. Annette covered her mouth with both

hands.

Soraya could only stare, speechless. “Jacob... bought me a jet?”

Dante nodded. “Yes, Mrs. Steel. And he would like you to use

it immediately.”

Then, Soraya received a message on her phone. Jacob's text

read: [Happy advance anniversary, hon. For your safe travels

always. | love you.]

Soraya realized she could never beat Jacob in this war of gifts;

he was much richer and more powerful. She bit her lip,

thinking. Then she declared, “Let's go straight to Belridge.”

Hours later, Soraya was walking briskly through the halls of

SteelCore Industries. Employees bowed their heads in awe

and respect for her.

When she spotted Nelson, she said, “No one is to disturb us.”

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“Yes, Mrs. Steel,” Nelson confirmed.

Soraya walked into Jacob's office and locked the door behind

her.

She caught her husband's attention. His smile reached his

ears. “Honey? What a surprise.”

Soraya walked toward Jacob seductively and sat on his lap.

She whispered, “Enough work for today. How about giving me

some love?”

They kissed passionately, and soon after that, their cries of

passion filled the air.

The couple made love with Soraya straddling him in his chair.

After an exciting moment, Soraya smirked and said, “How is

my anniversary gift, hon?”

“Your anniversary gift?” Jacob asked, bemused.

She cleared her throat, looking down at their compromising

position. “My final gift to you is a baby.”

“Ohl!” Jacob's eyes lit up. His smile brightened. “Haha!”

He kissed her again, holding her gently. “The best gift ever. No

amount of money can buy. Thank you, hon. | love you very

much.”

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Two months later, Soraya found out she was pregnant. One

tiny heartbeat, steady and strong.

That day, Soraya and Jacob left the clinic hand in hand, fully

contented, knowing their family was about to grow again. Life

had taken them through storms and victories, yet somehow,

every step led them to peace, to abundance, to a love that

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kept deepening. With their children thriving and a new little

life on the way, their future felt wide open. Whatever came

next, they would face it side by side.

THE END.