The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

- - Soraya - " Mommy , please . I want you to go ," Sage begged over the phone . " You haven't visited me since the hospital , when you promised you would . " First , it was Calum texting her about Melvin's birthday gathering , and now Sage had called using Belinda's phone . Soraya was about to refuse when someone else spoke on the line . " Soraya , just do this once . Rose doesn't want to swim , and when Sage heard that , she preferred that you accompany her , " Calum said . Soraya frowned .

She asked , " What about Melvin's other guests ? What will they say ? I honestly don't want any more drama from you or Rose . I have a lot of things to do- " It's a private event . Only Melvin's relatives will be there . A few others , but not close enough to care about the complications between you , me , and Rose , " Calum explained . I " I don't belong in your circle , Calum . I don't want to go , " Soraya said , " Tell Sage , maybe next time . " She ended the call and resumed working .

However , later that evening , while she was having dinner with her uncle and aunt , her phone rang . It was an unknown number , though Soraya thought it was familiar . When she answered , she realized it was Rose . " Soraya , can we try to move past your difficult divorce with Calum ? For Sage's sake , I think it's important we try to maintain a healthy relationship . Let's at least try to get along . She really wants you to come to Melvin's party - just for a little while .

Please don't use my presence as a reason not to be there for her . " Rose sighed softly on the other end of the line before adding , " Please . I'll stay out of your way . " Soraya stared at her food and immediately lost her appetite . She responded , " I'll think about it . " Her uncle immediately noticed her expression and asked , " Who was that ? " She told them about Sage's request . Her uncle and aunt looked at each other before Emily said , " Rose does have a point , Soraya .

Eventually , you do need to get along . How long have you been avoiding Sage ? " " Maybe you should go - just for a while , Philip suggested . "Do it for Sage . She must be starting to miss you . Don't ignore that mother - and - daughter bond you share . " " Do you want us to come with you ? " Emily offered . Soraya understood their concerns . Her uncle and aunt had struggled with infertility . They longed for a child , which was partly why they took her in when she was young .

So , they felt she needed to maintain a strong relationship with Sage . 113 10-11 Tue , 19 ADY Chapter 56 " No , it's okay , I'll bring Silas instead , " Soraya said . She didn't have Melvin's number , so she texted Calum : [ I will attend , but I won't stay long . Can you ask Melvin if 1 can bring a plus one ? ] Calum replied swiftly : [ It shouldn't be a problem . ] After dinner , Soraya called Silas to inform him about Melvin's birthday party . The guy was ecstatic , and he seemed .

to have a plan ! Whatever it was , it made Soraya nervous , but at the same time , she always had confidence in Silas . She knew that going with him meant feeling safe and somewhat protected . Then she remembered Jacob . She texted him : [ Are you going to Melvin's party ? ] Jacob : [ I'm going on a business trip . Why ? ) ' So , he's not going . Soraya mused . She didn't even know why it mattered . How she was helping Angela was a secret no one should know .

Soraya decided not to respond to Jacob . Later , she logged into the trading platform to manage her forex positions , while also sending Emil detailed instructions to complete Valmont Privée's websit Then she realized she had no gift for Melvin . Not that she cared , but if Melvin's family were around , she should at least give him a decent present . " Dammit ! " she groaned . Then , when she thought of an easy and inexpensive gift , she got busy with her laptop.

again , The next day , Soraya prepared to leave , but before showering , Silas called to ask what she was wearing . She simply said , " A beige dress . " " Great ! See you later ," he said before hanging up . Soraya didn't think much about it . She and Silas met just outside Belridge , at a certain mall . From there , Soraya left her car at the parking lot and rode with him to the beach resort . The party was held in a private open area of the resort . It had a pool and direct beach access .

The moment Soraya arrived , Sage spotted her instantly . " Mommy ! Mommy ! " Calum , Melvin , and Rose all snapped their heads toward Soraya just as Sage leaped into her arms , " Mommy , I missed you ! I'm glad you came ! " Sage said . Soraya returned her daughter's embrace . She rubbed her back , saying , " I came to see you , but I can't stay long . Sage . I have work to do . " When Sage pulled back , she looked disappointed . Still , she said , " Okay , Mommy . Can we swim before you go ?

" 2/3 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 56 80 % Sage's feet were already on the ground . Soraya pinched her daughter's cheek lightly and replied , " The chlorine in the pool isn't good for kids with asthma . We can swim at the beach . " " Okay , Mommy , I love the beach- " Then Sage paused , looking behind her . " Who's he ? " Soraya turned to Silas . The guy was dressed to impress .

Silas wore a crisp beige linen shirt , the top few buttons undone for a laid - back touch , paired with white slacks that framed his tall figure effortlessly . Brown leather sandals and round sunglasses completed his relaxed yet striking coastal look . On the other hand , Soraya wore a breezy beige halter dress . Paired with oversized white sunglasses and strappy sandals , she looked naturally elegant , like summer on a runway . Yes , she and Silas were wearing the same color - beige .

And yes , they looked like a couple , wearing matching clothes . " Um … Sage , this is your Uncle Silas , " Soraya introduced . " Silas , this is Sage ." " Soraya ? " All of a sudden , they heard Calum's voice . He was already a meter away when he asked , " Why did you bring … Silas Ward ? " " I already told you I'd bring a plus one , " Soraya reminded . " Yes , but why him ? " Calum asked , his jaws clenched . He sounded angry , almost like she had crossed some unspoken line .

Soraya frowned and shot back , " Of course I'd bring Silas . Who else would I bring for my plus one ? " The Silas put his hand around Soraya's waist . He raised his brow at Calum and asked , " It can only be me . Do you have a problem with us together , Mr. Montclair ? If you don't like what you see , we can leave . " There was a heavy silence between them , and deep down , Soraya had a sinking feeling that the day was headed toward something she wouldn't like . AD