The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 39 -Soraya- " Hahahahahal " Hahahahahal " Jacob's mother was laughing her heart out . Soraya was confused as hell ! This was certainly not the reaction she expected . Soraya assumed that Jacob's mother would be disappointed . Veronica might even call her out for seducing Calum or accuse her of forcing herself into her ex - husband's life . But no - instead , Veronica seemed to be entertained . " Oh , my god . Who would have thought ! " Veronica remarked .

" No wonder Jacob wanted to keep you a secret ! You are like a sin he shouldn't keep in his house ! " Soraya , " You're probably wondering why I'm reacting this way , Veronica said , still laughing . " I'm very confused , " Soraya admitted . Veronica took a moment to compose herself . Then , she said , " Since Jacob and Calum became friends , I've met Amanda and Cedric Montclair . Calum's parents had attended my birthday parties three times over the years .

Last week , Amanda called me to pour her heart out . She was very heartbroken about your divorce . " " Oh , so they've spoken , Soraya thought . She didn't interrupt and simply let Jacob's mother continue . " Amanda cried , " Veronica revealed . " And honestly , I never understood why . I had heard about you before - from different sides . One was Jacob's tale- " Veronica frowned and added , " No , I think it was more from that woman , Claire Rowan . She really spoke ill about you .

" " Anyway , the point is , Calum's group , including Jacob , believed you were … not a good person , " Veronica continued . "In contrast , Amanda and Cedric only had good things to say about y t you , " " Back then , I didn't know what to belleve . So , I just ignored it . I wasn't that interested in your life , Soraya . I didn't even remember your name , " Veronica added .

" Now that I think about it , no wonder your name was familiar to me , but Jacob addressed you in your maiden name , so I never connected the dots ! " " Going back to Amanda calling me , " she continued , " she - Amanda actually suggested setting you up with Jacob . " Hearing that , Soraya's mouth rounded . She said , " No , Mom did not- 1/4 13.02 Tue , 19 Aug o Chapter 39 85 % " She did , hon . She did , " Veronica confirmed , laughing again . " With no shame at all .

She sold you like you were the most precious gem on earth . But the funny thing was , I rejected the idea . " Soraya bit her lip . She had expected that already . " Because I didn't know a thing about you ! " Veronica explained . " But now , seeing that Jacob trusted you with Angela and even befriended you , I think … Lagree ! " " I'm sorry ? What ? " Soraya asked for clarification . " completely agree with Amandal You and Jacob might as well be together ! " Veronica declared .

Soraya was so stunned that she choked and coughed violently . " Oh , dear . " Veronica passed her a glass of water . " Drink up . I'm sorry . I must have startled you . Haha ! Can you blame me ? My son is thirty - one , and he's still single ! Not just single - but a single dad ! " Soraya , " …" Right now , Soraya needed help . Jacob ? Where are you ? " Why did it feel like Jacob threw her under the bus by leaving her with his mother ?

Now , she was on the hot seat , and Soraya didn't know how to handle Veronica . Earlier , Jacob had excused himself to fetch his phone . However , it had been more than half an hour , and he still hadn't returned . Veronica kept going , explaining Jacob's situation . " When my son told me he shared about his past with you , it honestly made me feel like you're someone he's decided to open up to - to trust . And my son ? He's not a very trusting person . " " Mrs.

Steel ," Soraya finally found the courage to speak , " I get it . Being a parent , you're worried for your son and Angela . But frankly , we don't have that kind of relationship . " " Jacob isn't interested in me , and I … " Soraya took a deep breath . " I want to focus on my career . " " To be honest with you , Mrs. Steel , the only reason I agreed to this setup was because of Angela . I- " she pushed forward , " I want to help her . " Veronica pursed her lips .

She looked around , as if checking whether Jacob was nearby . Then she turned back to Soraya and said , " Are you sure ? My son comes with hundreds of billions of dollars ! " At that point , Soraya couldn't help but laugh . She had to take a minute to settle her emotions . After that , she explained her side . " Mrs. Steel , I've just come from a failed marriage - one Amanda and Cedric forced between me and Calum ." " Well , I was willing . I loved Calum , although that's already in the past .

But what I'm trying to say is … I don't want to be in another situation where I'm forced to marry ," Soraya said . 2/4 85 % Chapter 39 " Oh , I'm not pushing you , dear . I'm just … giving you a little push ," Veronica responded . " There's a difference . " Yet again , Soraya became amused . She reached for Veronica's hand and said , " I'm very flattered that you consider me a viable choice for Jacob's wife . But I'm really not ready to get into a relationship .

I've already set goals for myself , and I must achieve them . I sacrificed so much for Calum and my daughter that I forgot my own dreams . " " Now that I'm divorced and have let go of Calum , I finally have this chance to chase those dreams . And I'll stop at nothing until I achieve them , " Soraya said with determination . " I hope you'll respect my wishes , and also Jacob's .

Please give him the chance to choose who he wants to spend the rest of his life with ." Veronica's face twisted in silent pain . She slouched back in her chair , pouting like a teenager . She opened her mouth , then shut it again . After a while , she asked , " How long do you think you'll need to achieve your dreams ? " It didn't seem like the discussion would end , but thankfully , Veronica received a call . It was something about a dress she needed to fit . She left in a hurry .

And just after Veronica had gone , Jacob suddenly appeared out of nowhere , asking , " Is she gone ? " " Oh my god . I can't believe you ! " Soraya reacted . " You left me on purpose ! " "I knew you could handle her better than I could , " Jacob said , chuckling . " Thank you , by the way … for taking one for both of us . Soraya . " The next day , Soraya left her room as early as six in the morning . She needed to be at Aegis Core Systems by eight .

She expected to ride alone with the family driver , but when she stepped into the car , she was surprised to see Dante behind the wheel . Dante was supposed to be Jacob's bodyguard . Although he had previously explained that another bodyguard was stationed at the office , Soraya couldn't help but wonder why he was here this early . Shouldn't he be leaving with Jacob ? " Good morning , Miss Azar , " Dante greeted .

Before Soraya could respond , the door to the Maybach opened , and Jacob hopped in . Soraya was stunned . Jacob turned to her and said , " Good morning . I have business in Cedar Heights today . Particularly , I'm meeting Calum . " " I see ," Soraya replied . She didn't ask about their meeting . Instead , she kept herself occupied in the car , checking stocks and forex 3/4 85 % Chapter 39 updates online . About thirty minutes into the drive , drowsiness crept in .

Soraya closed her laptop , leaned back in her seat , and let her eyes rest . The next time she opened them … she was already leaning on Jacob's shoulder . " Oh my god ! " Soraya jerked upright , fully awake now . 4/4