The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Soraya " I meant well . I didn't mean to hurt you , " Jacob said . " I thought that by- " " " It's okay . You did nothing wrong ." Soraya said , turning to him . She had just collected her laptop when Jacob followed her into the room . He was concerned about how she had wound up crying after being reminded of Sage . Soraya had seen that look of worry on his face before , but only when it came to Angela . That's why it surprised her to see it directed at her . Jacob heaved a sigh .

He leaned on the doorframe and suggested , " Maybe you can fight Calum for Sage's custody . I can secretly help you get a good lawyer . " " No , " Soraya said . " The last thing I want is for Sage to hate me . She prefers Rose over me because she's someone successful , dresses well , and the one her father prefers as company . " Soraya paused , thinking . " Ithink Sage wants a complete family - one that , technically , I can't give her , because Calum will never love me .

" " And I'm done pretending everything is okay . I want to move on , " Soraya concluded , " I'll always be her mother , but right now , I need to be away from it all - focus on myself . " " I want to be successful in my career , to achieve the things I had left behind to be with Calum and to be Sage's mother . Now , I can finally do it , " she added . Jacob's brows met after hearing that . His mouth opened but closed again . He took a deep breath - twice . " If that's your decision .

" " I need to go . It's getting late , " Soraya said . " What about dinner ? " Jacob asked . It was already six in the evening . Soraya still had to drop by her uncle's house . She explained , " I'm eating with my Uncle and Aunt . " Heartbeats later . At the Azar residence , Soraya discussed with her uncle the idea of using part of the investment money to buy land . Either that , or she could loan some of the money from her uncle's firm , with interest .

If the plan was to earn double from real estate , her divorce alimony wouldn't be enough . As a family , they agreed on the latter . Soraya would borrow fifty million dollars from the Azar Investment Firm . That way , all the properties would be under her name . 1/4 13:02 Tue , 19 Aug ue , 19 Aug Chapter 35 86 % Soraya left early the next morning for Cedar Heights . From her apartment , they drove off in Silas ' car .

In every town impacted by the upcoming expressway construction , Silas had a contact waiting . They met with one family after another , negotiating prices and finalizing agreements on how much land to acquire . They barely had any sleep . They were either on the road or having late - night talks about how to handle their future investment . By Sunday evening . Soraya and Silas had finalized the list of properties they intended to acquire .

In total , Soraya was aiming to purchase about 40,000 acres of land , while Silós could afford around 10,000 acres . ng they had All that remained was to have their lawyers draft the contracts and handle the payments - something already agreed to leave in their legal team's hands Both Soraya and Silas were using the Sharma couple's lawyers , so they were trustworthy and efficient . When Monday came , they met with the lawyers in one of Aegis Core Systems ' conference rooms .

Their lawyers suggested , " Miss Azar , it's best that we create a limited liability company . This way , you can keep your name private . At the same time , an LLC can shield your assets from lawsuits , debts , or accidents that happen on the property . " A lot was covered about the advantages of creating a real estate company . So , by nine in the morning , Soraya agreed . Silas was unsure if he wanted to play a bigger role managing another company . Aegis Core Systems was already a handful .

Thus , they agreed to keep the properties Silas would buy under his name , but Soraya would manage them . When the meeting was done and the lawyers had left , Silas turned to Soraya and said , " Damn , I wish I was also getting divorced and my wife would give me an alimony ! " Soraya rolled her eyes and laughed . " Well , if you knew the amount of humiliation I endured being Mrs. Montclair , you'd eat up your words . " She yawned and added , " Let's go . I have things to do .

" Soraya had bags under her eyes . She and Silas had returned from Cedar Heights past midnight , and both came to Aegis Core Systems by eight in the morning to meet the lawyers . Needless to say , she was tired . " Not yet , " Silas said . " Mr. and Mrs. Sharma will be here to discuss something with us . Let's wait a bit . " They had coffee and some pastries brought into the conference room . It only took half an hour of waiting before the founders of Aegis Core Systems arrived .

" Soraya ," Elizabeth Sharma greeted , hugging her warmly . Mr. Sharma shook Soraya's hand and said , " We have good news . " They all settled down . Mr. Sharma took out an envelope from his bag and handed it to Soraya . " So , remember how you helped the City Planning and Land Use Authority office last week ? Well , the office wanted to extend their thanks to you … in the form of a check . " 2/4 K86 % ) 13:02 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 35 Soraya took the envelope and opened it .

Her eyes rounded when she saw the check was for five million dollars ! " Andrew also got a check , but the department head clearly remembers you as the one taking the lead . So , he got a hundred thousand dollars , while you got the bigger payout , " Mr. Sharma revealed . " Wow, I did not expect this ," Soraya muttered . " Well , they usually give a thank you reward , " Silas admitted .

" Even during the last breach at the capital - when I had to stay up until 3 AM - 1 got three million dollars . " " You protected a government department from being hacked . Of course , they felt grateful , " Mr. Sharma explained . " The support included in the NeuroSentinel license only covers system - related failures . But since the breach was caused by their own internal mistakes , it's only right that they reward the engineer who saved them . " Their chat didn't end there .

After Soraya grinned just by looking at the check , Mr. Sharma added , " And my wife and I have talked about this . " Soraya looked up at the couple , waiting . " After Silas told us you wanted to become business partners , we've given it much thought , " Elizabeth said . She reached for Soraya's hand and held it . " We don't want to lose you again , Soraya . We want you to be just as responsible for the company - to take ownership . " " So , we agreed , " Arvind Sharma said .

" We will sell to you 10 % of our shares . " " The shares are worth forty million dollars , but we don't expect you to pay us upfront , " Mr. Sharma explained . " We can slowly deduct it from your NeuroSentinel profit shares , or you can gradually pay us with your own money until the entire forty million has been covered . " " How does that sound , Soraya ? " Elizabeth Sharma asked , smiling . Soraya nearly cried for joy .

Truth be told , with her land purchase plans , she would be using up all of the alimony Calum had given her , plus the money her uncle would lend her . So , there was no way she could pay up forty million dollars upfront . " I have always wanted to be part of your company ," Soraya expressed . Handing back the check , she added , " You can have this as my initial payment , and I might have five million more to give- " " Don't rush , " Mrs. Sharma said , chuckling . " We're not in a hurry .

We just have one request . " " Anything ! " Soraya exclaimed , too overjoyed . " Would you mind meeting our son for dinner when he returns from abroad ? Just once . No commitments , just a Iriendly dinner ," Elizabeth said , her eyes sparkling and her smile stretching wide . " What ? " Silas reacted , and Soraya was about to refuse , but Mr. Sharma cut in . " Just a friendly dinner . That's all , Soraya . That's all we're asking . " Arvind Sharma added .

" And our son won't be 3/4 ( 13:02 100 , 19 AU Chapter 15 back until next month . So , there's no rush either . " Soraya faked a laugh . She clarified , " Just a friendly dinner ." When the Sharma couple nodded , Soraya said , " Okay . Just one … dinner . " Later , as the Sharmas left the room with smiles on their faces , Soraya stared down at the check still in her hand , then at Silas , who was raising a brow at her . " What ? " she asked , narrowing her eyes . He shrugged .

" You just agreed to dinner . You think it's going to end with one meal ? " " Why wouldn't it ? " Soraya asked back . " Why wouldn't it ? " Sor " I have a feeling it won't end with just one dinner , Silas hissed , 4/4