The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 58 - Soraya - There was a time when Soraya had no family , only the cold walls of an orphanage and the distant kindness of the nuns who raised her . They said she had been left at the orphanage's doorstep with a note from her so - called mother , saying she could no longer raise her . A few documents were tucked in the basket , hinting at her identity . The orphanage tried to find her mother , but she had already fled the country .

And so , Soraya grew up with a different kind of family . The children came from all backgrounds , and though they had no parents , they had each other . Thanks to good funding , they were well cared for , and when Soraya was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at an early age , she received the help she needed .

The nuns were especially attentive to Soraya's learning needs , and perhaps it was because of their care that she learned to manage her condition as a child , But everything changed when Soraya turned six . That was when she learned the truth . She had a family - a complete one . She had been switched at birth . Her real parents were Amelia Azar and Harrison Dalton , Amelia being Philip's younger sister . They took her in right away .

For over a year , Soraya lived with her parents , alongside Elena , her adoptive sister , the same girl who had been mistakenly raised as their real daughter . But things were never easy between her and Elena , not even as kids . Elena despised her ! Soraya tried . She did . She was used to being around children , used to sharing space , toys , and attention . Even with her being an Aspie , she knew how to be cordial . Still , she had her quiet ways .

She didn't speak much unless trust had been established . And she never realized , not back then , that Elena had already begun blaming her for things she didn't do . When fights happened , and they often did, Soraya stayed silent . And that silence was seen as an admission of fault . Eventually , Amelia and Harrison made a decision : the sisters would be raised in different cities . The Daltons moved back to New Avonport with Elena . And Soraya ?

They left her in the care of Philip and Emily Azar . At first , they promised to return for Soraya when she was older . They even visited her in Cedar Heights once a month . But as the years went on , the visits grew fewer … then stopped altogether. 1/4 807 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 58 By the time Soraya was twelve , they had vanished from her life . At fifteen , she decided to visit them herself .

That was when she learned the heartbreaking truth : no one in New Avonport even knew she existed . To the world , and to the Daltons , there was only one daughter : Elena . That day , Soraya gave up on them for good . She stopped calling the Daltons her parents . With the help of her Uncle Philip , she changed her last name to Azar . She refused to carry her father's name . Never again . It wasn't just her relationship with her parents that had become strained .

Philip Azar had also refused to recognize his sister for what they had done to Soraya . Her parents and Elena belonged to a past she had buried deep , a chapter she had long accepted would never be rewritten . Soraya had no intention of reconnecting with them , let alone seeing them . However , fate had a cruel way of dragging the past back up . Elena Dalton stood in front of her , smug and glittering with jewelry that screamed old money and arrogance .

Her black hair was pulled into a sleek chignon , not a strand out of place . Sharp cheekbones , expertly painted lips , and flawless skin completed the look . It had been years since Soraya had seen that face , but how could anyone forget the person who practically stole your identity ? This was Elena Dalton , alright - the fake daughter of Amelia and Harrison Dalton . And who exactly brought Elena to Cedar Heights ? Claire Rowan , another woman who seemed hell - bent on putting Soraya down .

When realization dawned on her , Soraya's body tensed . Rage crashed into her like a wave , and even counting numbers failed her this time . " Soraya ? What's going on ? " " Soraya ? " Silas grabbed her arm , and only then did she realize she had been staring at Elena with daggers in her eyes . She blinked and turned to Silas , saying , " I'll tell you about it later ." When Soraya returned her attention to Claire , Elena , and Rose , she said nothing . Instead , she glanced at Calum .

For a fleeting moment , she caught that look of guilt in his eyes . Calum knew about Soraya's background . And she was certain he knew who Elena Dalton was . 2/4 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 58 " But why ? Why was this woman even here ? " she thought . ' Did Calum know ? Was he in on this plan with Claire ? " " Soraya ? I was asking you a question , " Claire repeated , " You- " " I don't mind . It's not my party , " Soraya cut in . She grabbed Sage's hand and found another place to settle in .

She focused on getting food for her daughter . After that , she meant to leave . Soraya was no longer interested in cating . She took a few bites , but that was it . Silas kept giving her that look , one filled with questions , but she truly was not in the mood to talk about Elena right now . " Mommy , I'm full ," Sage said , pushing her plate away . " I want to eat ice cream . When Soraya looked down at her daughter's plate , she frowned . Sage had not eaten her vegetables .

Soraya said , " Eat your vegetables , and you can have ice cream after . " Sage pouted , but when it came to food , Soraya never compromised . Sage plate . was left with no choice but to clean her A minute later , Calum unexpectedly approached their table . He first checked on Sage before addressing Soraya's unspoken concern . " I didn't know Claire intended to bring Elena as her plus - one , " he said . " Rose said that Elena was her online customer .

" " I'm sure she is , " Soraya said , without looking at Calum . There was a pause before Calum turned to Silas . " Can I have a word , Mr. Ward ? " Silas raised a brow . " Sure , no problem . " Silas- Silas and Calum walked toward a more secluded part of the venue , just by the beach . For a moment , they stood in silence , watching the waves . Then Calum broke the stillness . " You are never going to humiliate Rose like that again , " he said , his voice low but firm .

" I'm warning you , Silas . If you do , I'll bring Aegis Core Systems down . " Silas let out a dry chuckle . " Mr. Montclair , if you and Rose had an ounce of decency , you would've filed for divorce before getting into a relationship . " " I couldn't ! My parents would- " Couldn't ? Or wouldn't ? " Silas snapped . " With the control you have over your company and your family's assets , 3/4 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug 5.80 % 9 Chapter do you really expect me to believe they could stop you ?

" Silas took a step forward , pushing his chest up . " Let's be honest . In your own way , you led Soraya on . I could've had her pursued her. But you kept her tied to your messed - up marriage . " " Could've had her ? " Calum hissed . " I would never let someone like you be Sage's stepfather . " " Someone like me ? " Silas scoffed . " Are you blind , Calum ? Didn't you see how your daughter lit up around me ? " Hejabbed a thumb toward himself , " I'm fun .

I'm every kid's dream uncle and dream dad . You ? You're a stone- faced , cold , emotionless man . You are boring ! " " And as for your mistress ? " Silas went on . " Don't worry . We'll stay far away . Who wants to see your arrogant faces anyway ? Soraya and I are too busy to care . We only came here for Sage . " Then , his tone dropped . " But if your woman - or your little squad over there ," he nodded toward Claire , Roger , and Melvin , " ever hurts Soraya again … I won't sit back .

I fight back . " Silas watched Calum's face turn red with fury . He didn't say a word - but that silence ? That was enough for Silas . It meant he struck a nerve . And that was already a win for him . 4/4