The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

- Soraya - " Daddy , I want Mommy to stay ," Sage said , tugging on Calum's hand . It wasn't just Sage . Rose , in a sexy red bikini , walked up and hugged Calum's arm . She said , " Calum ? What's wrong with Saraya bringing Silas ? " It's just - Calum's face reddened . Soraya rarely saw Calum react this way . " Was he … jealous ? No , that can't be . " But later , Calum clarified . He glanced at Rose , saying , " Remember what he did at your mother's party ?

" " So that's it , Soraya thought . Calum was mad about Silas revealing Rose's true status in his life . " It's okay . We resolved that , remember ? " Rose smiled gently at Calum . She turned to Soraya , revealing , " We understood that you had no choice , given the situation back then . It was . Claire's fault . You did what you had to do . But Calum did damage control . He spent about ten million dollars just to get the guests to sign a non - disclosure agreement . " " Imagine that ?

Ten million ! " Rose chuckled . " Imagine what Calum would do for me. " Rose said it on purpose . Of course she did ! Soraya could not believe this was the same Rose who called her last night to " try to get along . " It became clear to Soraya that Rose had other intentions . Whatever mask she wore during that phone call was gone . This was Rose's real face - a woman caperoo to flaunt , to win . But Soraya ? She didn't flinch .

She smiled and shifted her gaze to Calum , then said , " It's lovely that he took . responsibility . Some men pay in time , others in cash , and some , unfortunately , pay for their mistakes . " " Ten million ? " Silas whistled . " Wow , I guess some attachments come with a high maintenance fee . " " Some people call it love , but I say it's a disaster waiting to happen ," Silas just had to add . Of course , Calum and Rose got the gist .

They were about to react , but Sage asked , " What are you guys talking about ? " The adults realized it wasn't the place to talk about their " issues ." wayt Calum held Rose's arm , and they walked away to the beach , probably to cool down . As for Soraya and Silas , they took Sage and approached Melvin . " Happy birthday , Mr. Carter . I didn't have the time to get you a proper gift , but I promise you'll love this , " Soraya 1/4 80 % Chapter 57 said , handing him a small box .

" Thank you , Soraya , " Melvin responded , accepting the box . " Sage truly wanted you to come . Rose isn't much of a beach person . " " She's wearing a swimsuit , though , " Silas remarked , his thumb pointing to where Rose and Calum had gone , " Mr. Ward , " Melvin offered his hand , and Silas shook it . " I've been meaning to ask you about NeuroSentinel- actually , both of you . It's good that you came . " " And about Rose ? " Melvin chuckled . " The swimsuit is just for show . Women .

They show up in their bikinis but never really get themselves wet . He even motioned to the rest of the female guests , and true enough , most of the single ladies were sunbathing in bikinis . Only the obvious mothers were swimming with their kids - and their dads . " Mommy ! Let's go ! Let's swim ! " Sage requested . Melvin pointed to the vacant chairs and cabanas , saying , " Go ahead , find a spot . Food is ready .

There's no specific program - just a small one later - but you're all free to enjoy the resort , " " And , Soraya ? " Melvin called . He frowned , hesitating , " About how I treated you in the past - I- " " I just want to say , I'm sorry I never truly got to know you , " he finally said . Soraya could see that he was still struggling with his words . So she made it easy for Melvin . " Forget about it . Honestly ?

It doesn't bother me anymore ." Melvin nodded , and although he seemed like he still wanted to say more , he swallowed it down as he gulped . " Go . Enjoy the beach . " Sage was already in her swimwear , so Silas and Soraya had changed into something comfortable for the beach . Soraya was never one to show off her body . It was only during that time at Jacob's estate because she wasn't prepared for a cover - up . But now , over her bikini , she wore a beach tunic .

The tunic was made of soft , almost see- through material , but not quite . She and Silas went to the beach and swam with Sage . Calum and Rose were nearby , standing by the shore . So , Silas made sure to say aloud , " We are the ' S ' family ! " He threw jokes here and there that thoroughly entertained Sage . Silas : " You know what 5 stands for ? Sage : " Silas ? " Silas : " Wrong . Super Swimmer Sage and her sidekick Silas ! " 214 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 57 Sage : " Hahahaha !

" Silas : " You think mermaids go to school , or do they just wave through everything ? " Sage : " Haha ! You're funny , Uncle Silas . " Silas : " Let's make a splash so big that your daddy and Aunt Rose get a free shower over there ! " Soraya : " " But Sage , being a little girl , was only in it for fun . She followed Silas and began splashing water in Calum and Rose's direction until the two retreated back to the pool area . " And we won ! " Silas declared , making Sage laugh even more .

" Now , Sage , " Silas turned serious . " Just between you , me , and your Mommy - who is more fun to be Rose or Uncle Silas ? " Sage bit her lip . She giggled and answered , " Uncle Silas ! " un " Yahoo! " Silas screamed , making Soraya crack up . 80 % ith Aunt They were truly enjoying the beach , and for the first time in a long while , Soraya felt connected to Sage again . At one point , they even hugged in the water , laughter mingling with the sound of the waves .

But Soraya knew better than to believe it would be easy from here . Calum would never willingly give up custody … unless - maybe - Sage would choose to be with her . Even so , Soraya wasn't ready to entertain that possibility . Not yet . She had dreams to chase , and she wanted them now , before life found another way to knock her down . Her heart had been bruised too many times , mostly by those who once looked down on her. She was done being weak . Done being vulnerable .

The trio spent about forty - five minutes on the beach and another fifteen minutes drying off . Afterwards , they returned to the pool area . Sage wanted to eat , and Soraya was hungry too . Soraya thought it would be a bearable moment . Rose was tolerable , in general . But she did not expect to see the two people she hated most , and one more . Claire Rowan had apparently arrived with her brother , Roger . And to her shock , Elena Dalton was there . Elena Dalton .

The woman who took Soraya's identity and the love of her parents . The reason Soraya had become … disposable . Unwanted . Abandoned at seven years old , like she was nothing more than a mistake to erase . 3/4 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 57 80 % # " Soraya , there you are ," Claire said . She smiled in the most sinister way , motioning to Elena . " I believe you know . Elena . I brought her here , all the way from New Avonport . I hope you don't mind . Do you ?

" After that , Claire giggled , and behind her , Rose let out a soft chuckle . " So this was it , Soraya thought . " This was their plan all along . " 4/4