The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 62 Jacob Jacob hadn't planned on attending Melvin's party . Truth be told , he'd been growing increasingly irritated with their crowd , especially Claire Rowan , But when he heard Soraya would be there , he cut his business trip short and went . He told himself it was just to make sure Claire , Roger , and Melvin weren't giving Soraya a hard time . What he didn't expect was that someone else was already looking for Soraya . Silas Ward . His relationship with Soraya seemed close .

Too close . Jacob was relieved Roger wasn't around , but he also didn't expect to see Elena Dalton . It was Claire who had invited her . Of course , he knew Elena . In the course of investigating Soraya , he had learned about the fake daughter who had stolen her identity . Maybe it was a mistake at the start - they were switched at birth . But years had passed , and Elena selfishly kept the love of Soraya's parents for herself . Nothing had changed .

The Daltons still refused to acknowledge Soraya's existence , as if she were the mistake . Jacob could only imagine what it must've felt like for Soraya to endure Elena's presence . With him there , he tried to help in any way he could . He had praised her prototype because it truly was remarkable , especially given the short time she had to develop it . When Elena deliberately dumped pudding on Soraya , Jacob lost control and stepped in . It wasn't just about Soraya .

He genuinely despised that kind of behavior . Worst , Elena dared to scream at Sage . He wasn't interested in staying after Soraya left . He left as well , and upon arriving at his estate , he immediately asked his bodyguard for an update on the Rowan family investigation . Angela hadn't returned home yet , so Jacob went straight to his study and checked his emails . Soon after , Dante walked in with a file in hand .

He said , " Sir , the investigation is still ongoing , but here's what we've gathered on the Rowan family so far ." Jacob frowned as he flipped through the report . Claire and Roger's father had led the original investigation into Calum's drugging seven years ago . But the findings from that official report didn't line up with what Jacob's private contacts had uncovered . " Didn't Amanda and Cedric hire another PI to look into this ? " Jacob asked .

14 13:12 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 62 " According to our sources , the Montclairs did not , " Dante said . " But we're still looking into it ." " This is too much of a coincidence , " Jacob muttered . " It makes everything even more suspicious . " " Exactly , Mr. Steel , " Dante said . " What if … Soraya got caught up in a quiet power struggle within the Montclair family ? " " Hmmm , " Jacob said , thinking aloud . " It's possible .

Claire and Roger's mother is a Montclair , and her husband has been the CFO of the Montclair Group for years - even before Calum's appointment . " Jacob closed the folder and said , " It's time I talk to Soraya about this . " " I agree , Sir , " Dante replied . -Soraya - After her encounter with Elena , Soraya was reminded of how much she owed her uncle and aunt . So that Sunday , she made time for them .

She cooked breakfast , and afterward , invited them to have tea in the living room , where a piano stood by the window . She played a few classical pieces , followed by two modern songs as part of their afternoon entertainment . " You're very good at the piano , Soraya ," Philip said , clapping as she finished . " Amongst other things , " Emily Azar said , smiling as she brushed her shoulder - length hair back with her fingers .

Emily , Soraya's second mother in every way , had fully turned her focus to managing the investment firm with Philip . She had always been calm , patient , and incredibly sharp with numbers . " You've contributed so much to the firm , Soraya . Our lock and forex portfolios are thriving ! Clients have been referring more and more of their friends , " Emily said warmly . " It's true , " Philip added proudly . Soraya stood from the piano stool and walked to the tea table .

She poured tea for them , then served herself . " Thank you , Aunt and Uncle . But I think we should diversify more , beyond just forex and stocks , " she said with a small laugh . Ten percent of Azar Investment Firm's capital was already allocated to bonds and equities . Philip had also invested in a commercial property in Beldridge , which was doing well . Another 20 % of the firm's assets were solidly placed in real estate .

In fact , he had acquired several parcels of land near the upcoming expressway , an opportunity Soraya herself had discovered . 2/4 Tue , 19 Chapter 62 But what the firm needed next were strong , strategic investments in private equity . " You might want to consider buying shares in Aegis Core Systems . I have a strong feeling NeuroSentinel 2.0 will be a major success , " Soraya suggested . " We'd love to , " Emily said . " Please put in a good word with the Sharma couple , " Philip added .

" I will , " Soraya promised . Philip smiled , lifting his teacup . " Eventually , Soraya , this firm will be yours . You do realize , we have no one else to inherit it . " Soraya froze for a moment . " We've been thinking . " Emily said gently . " We never formally adopted you because we were still holding onto the hope that your mother would realize the wrong she'd done … for abandoning you ," " But Philip and I agree - it's a lost cause , " she added .

" It's not something I'm interested in ," Soraya said quietly , cutting them off . " I don't want to be part of that family . I'm not a Dalton and I never will be ." " We just want to secure your future , " Philip said , " And protect everything we've built . " " I know it's years too late , " Emily continued , " but we'd like to formally adopt you . That way , there'll be no complications with inheritance …. in case anything happens to us . " Soraya's breath caught .

" But Aunt , what about your siblings ? " " They have their own lives , and they never contributed to the business , " Emily replied . " You , on the other hand , have done more than enough . We'll include something for them in our will , but you … You should be our only heir . You're the most deserving . " Soraya's eyes welled up . A tear rolled down her cheek . " I … I don't know what to say . " Just say that we're your family ," Philip said softly .

" And that you'll take care of the legacy we leave behind . " Soraya nodded . She stood and hugged them both at once , pulling them into a warm embrace . " I'll always love you both . I'm grateful you took me in , raised me , gave me the best education … and so much more- " " Shhh , " Emily said , gently . " You're our daughter . Of course , we love you . " After a long hug , Philip added , " Then it's settled . I'll prepare the legal documents and send the adoption papers to the Daltons .

Once they sign , they'll have no claim to any of our assets , or yours . " Soraya was stunned . It dawned on her then that Philip's decision wasn't just about their estate , it was about 3,4 Chapter 62 19 Aug protecting the life she was building . By making her legally his daughter , he was shielding Soraya from the possibility of her birth parents laying claim to anything . It wasn't just about inheritance . It was about securing the empire she was steadily creating .

Because let's be honest , Soraya wasn't just aiming high . She was climbing fast . And with no one holding her back , what she could achieve was limitless . And she was happy . She had the front gate rang . She had hoped for a quiet , worry - free afternoon with her aunt and uncle , until the doorbell at A maid walked up and announced , " Miss Soraya , a man named Jacob Steel is here to see you . " Şoraya : " … "