The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 50 Chapter 59 -Soraya- " Listen up , everybody , we are inviting everyone to gather around as we open some gifts for Melvin , " a party host announced . Soraya already wanted to leave , but she couldn't ask permission with Melvin being at the front of the venue , next to the emcee , Silas had just returned from his talk with Calum and immediately grabbed two bottles of beer , and it was clear he needed them .

Whatever they discussed had upset him , and it didn't feel like the best time to leave . " First gift is this lovely paper bag ! " the emcee said . Rose immediately approached , announcing , " This is from me ! " She eagerly took out the gift , and the second she pulled it out , gasps and remarks flew . " Wow , it looks expensive ." " Is that cashmere ? " Claire asked . " Nice one , Rose ! As expected ." " Yes , this is Brunello Cucinelli's limited edition cashmere robe ! " Rose proudly said .

" I had difficulty finding this . So , I hope you like it , Melvin ." " Love it ! " Melvin said . Next was Sage's gift , and the little girl happily presented Melvin with an Omega watch . Sage said , " Dad helped me choose . " " Of course , Sage . Of course , " Melvin said , hugging her . " Thank you , sweetheart . " If there was one thing Soraya was truly thankful for , it was that Calum's friends cared about Sage .

Even though it wasn't something she wanted to think about , with the divorce coming soon , anything could happen . And if the day ever came when she and Sage drifted apart , at least she knew Sage would be looked after . Melvin's relatives gifted him other luxury items , like cufflinks and expensive wine . Calum presented him with a sports car ! Elena , who came as a plus one , presented Melvin with a limited edition fountain pen . Then , two things unexpectedly happened .

First , Jacob Steel appeared , shocking everyone , especially Soraya . For a moment , their eyes met . She looked away first , but from the corner of her eye , she saw him walk toward Calum . 1/4 80 % 11 Tue , 19 Aug 0 Chapter 59 Second , the emcee called Soraya's name . " And the last gift we will open today is Soraya's ! " " Great , she thought . " Let's open your gift , Miss Soraya , " the emcee said , Soraya had no choice but to walk up to the front .

She opened the box and presented Melvin with the flash drive . Before she could explain , laughter erupted . " How cheap ! " Claire commented : " We are all here , giving Melvin expensive gifts , and she came with a flash drive ! " Elena was happy to laugh along with Claire . A few of Melvin's other guests also chuckled . Rose tried to hide it , but Soraya saw the glint of pleasure in her eyes . They only hushed when Sage asked , " What's wrong with Mommy's gift ? " " You're already laughing ?

Yet you don't even know what's in the flash drive ? " Silas raised his voice . " Just so you know , Claire , it has all your scandals in it ! " The entire venue fell silent , and Claire Rowan's face reddened . She was about to react when Soraya explained , " I didn't have time to buy Melvin a gift , so I created an app instead . It's something you can use for your family business . And no - it doesn't have Claire's scandals . " " An app ? " Melvin reacted .

"I'd like to see , " Jacob suggested . " It sounds interesting . " An app ? " Elena reacted . " Who gives an app as a gift ? " " Why can't an app be a gift ? " Silas shot back . " If it's useful , such a gift can outweigh all the expensive ones Melvin received today ," Jacob added . " Well , let's hurry up and check this software ! " the emcee suggested . Soraya helped Melvin install the software on his laptop first .

She explained , " Since your family is in the gas station business , I created a customer - facing gas station app . This will allow your customers to find the nearest Aurum Gas in their location . " Melvin's family owned Aurum Gas , and Soraya had fueled up at their stations many times . She had paid attention and noticed the gaps . She built the app around what the business needed .

7 She continued , " Customers can also check if a branch is busy at certain hours , low on fuel , or even closed . Of course , your staff will need to update those statuses regularly . And if you'd rather go digital , the app can handle rewards points too . No more plastic cards . You'll save on printing costs and make it easier for customers to track their points . " " Wow , this is amazing ! " Melvin remarked , his eyes lighting up .

2/4 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 591 " Show us ," Jacob encouraged . " I'm interested to see how impressive the app is . " BUX Although Jacob's tone sounded dry , his words were encouraging . The host of the party quickly connected the laptop to a projector and flashed Melvin's screen . For the next half hour , he and Soraya walked through the app together . " Do you know that requesting software like this would typically cost about two hundred thousand dollars ? " Silas pointed out .

" And that's just the initial cost . " " What ? Two hundred thousand dollars ? " Elena reacted with a frown . " It's not fully complete yet ," Soraya explained . " There are still features that need to be customized depending on your business requirements . But the core framework is solid , and all the source files and documentation are on that flash drive . A developer can easily build on it from there . " She turned to Melvin , offering , " If you need any help , just feel free to ask me .

" " To think Soraya barely had time to build this , and yet it looks production - ready , " Silas said . " She developed the prototype in just four hours . Imagine what she could achieve in a day . " " Wow ! " Melvin's mouth dropped . " This is shocking . " He turned to Soraya , adding , " You are surprising , Soraya ! " " Actually , we've been thinking about this for a while now , " Melvin's father suddenly spoke . The eagerness in his eyes was evident.

" Who would have thought Soraya would simply … present it to us ! " " It's very remarkable , " Jacob commented from his seat . He turned to the man next to him , saying , " Don't you think so , Calum ? " Calum didn't respond , but he nodded his head . After the presentation of gifts , Melvin and his family pulled Soraya aside for a private conversation . Now that they had seen what she could do and how quickly she could do it , they wanted her to finish the app .

And they were willing to pay , regardless of the cost . Soraya hadn't intended to get involved further . But in gifting Melvin the prototype , she had unknowingly tied herself to it . Like it or not , she was now part of it . From where Soraya sat , she saw the look on Claire's face first . Her lips were tight , and her eyes were twitching . Elena's arms were crossed , and her brows were meeting . And Rose ? She might've been faking a smile , but Soraya saw how her jaw tightened .

Jealousy wasn't always loud . Sometimes , it simmered in silence . They had arrived dressed to impress , parading their bikinis and luxurious gifts . But it wasn't the most glamorous present that left the deepest mark . 3/4 13:11 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 59 It was hers . 80 % The simplest box . The smallest package . And yet , it was the only gift that made Melvin and his entire family flock around Soraya . They were all captivated , impressed , and suddenly unable to look away .

Soraya laughed inwardly . Silas was pleased with the outcome , but it wasn't just them . Someone else , seated among the people who wanted her to fail , wore a quiet expression that didn't quite belong there . The man looked proud , Soraya smiled . He smiled back , but quickly averted his gaze . 色