The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 63 - Soraya- 79 % " Mommy ! I missed you ! " Angela ran toward Soraya , hugging her tightly the moment she and Jacob walked into the living room . It shocked her uncle and aunt to the core . Philip and Emily's eyes bulged . Their mouths rounded in disbelief . Jacob ? He just stood there , like nothing about the situation was bizarre . Dante , who had accompanied them in , handed gifts to Emily and Philip . " These are for you , Mr. and Mrs. Azar, " Jacob said .

" Was he out of his mind ? Soraya thought . ' Why did he even come here ? " " What's- " Philip began , gulping as he looked at Jacob , who remained deadpan before turning back to Soraya . " What's going on ? " " Soraya ? " Emily asked . " Explain . " Jacob was about to speak when Soraya beat him to it . " Um … Aunt , Uncle , I'm sorry . I haven't been completely honest with you ." Soraya caught Jacob's brows drawing together .

He looked surprised that she hadn't told her aunt and uncle about her arrangement with Angela . " On weekends , I - I actually help Jacob's daughter cope with her autism . " Soraya looked down and admitted , " Angela has Asperger's Syndrome . Like me . " Her aunt and uncle didn't speak . They were too taken aback to form words . " Jacob and I met here in Belridge by accident , and I met his daughter . After another accidental meeting , I agreed to help Angela , " Soraya explained .

" I've been accompanying her to her Saturday occupational and speech therapies … and I've been teaching her piano . " " I didn't tell you at first because , well , it's complicated . Jacob is Calum's friend , " Soraya added . " But we're okay . Jacob and I get along just fine . " " I can see that , " Emily said blankly , still staring at Angela , who continued to cling to Soraya . " I mean … the child . calls you ' Mommy . " " Um . " Soraya gulped . " It's a long story .

" " You and Jacob didn't have an affair before the divorce , did you ? " Philip asked bluntly . 1/4 12:12 106 , 19 Aug Chapter 63 " No ! No ! " Soraya said , her ears now burning . " It's not like that at all . " 3.79 % 1 " Our arrangement started over a month ago , weeks after Soraya had already decided to leave Calum ," Jacob finally spoke . " Angela calling her ' Mommy ' is something my daughter insists on . And I don't mind . " " You don't mind because ? " Philip pressed , eyes narrowing .

" Uncle , I'm just helping Angela , " Soraya said firmly . " Look at her . " Soraya encouraged Angela to turn around . " Greet my uncle and aunt , Angela . Say hi , " Angela just gave a shy wave . " She has a speech impairment . She reminds me of myself . I really want to help her . That's why I agreed , " Sorayal explained . Emily and Philip exchanged glances before her uncle asked , " Does Calum know ? " " No , " Soraya and Jacob both replied in unison . " This is difficult .

Forget Calum - if that woman , Claire , ever finds out , she'll twist this into something ugly against Soraya , Philip said .. " That's why we kept it to ourselves , " Jacob added . " We understand the complications . But I genuinely needed help with Angela , and she responds incredibly well to Soraya . " " Mommy , " Angela said again , hugging her tightly . Soraya could feel how the little girl sensed the tension .

Holding Angela in her arms , Soraya said , " Uncle , I guess it's only complicated if we make it so . I'm just helping Angela . Jacob and I have already cleared the air . Whatever misunderstandings there were , they're gone now . We're on the same page , working toward one goal : what's best for Angela . " " And, " she added after a pause , " Jacob's paying me for it . It's helping fund my investments . Claire , Calum , Roger… even Melvin , they don't have to know .

" " Rest assured , I will defend Soraya should it come to that , " Jacob said . " My daughter has improved so much since Soraya came into her life . I'll always be grateful . " A moment of silence followed before Philip finally said , " Well . It is what it is . This is just … shocking . " Another pause . Then Jacob said , " I actually have important matters to discuss , not just with Soraya , but with you both as well , Mr. and Mrs. Azar .

It's about what happened to Soraya and Calum seven years ago . " Soon , they were all seated in the living room , listening as Jacob explained . Soraya had brought out papers and colored pens to keep Angela busy . The little girl sat at a nearby coffee table , 2/4 13-12 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 63 scribbling away .

* 79 %%% " One male employee resigned from Cedar Heights Golden Hotel seven years ago , " Jacob began , referring to Claire's father , Marvin Rowan , the current CFO of the Montclair Group , who led the original investigation . This was the same man who had investigated the incident that led to Calum being drugged . " My men were able to trace that employee . His name is Carlos Delgado . We had to … pressure him a little , but he eventually caved , " Jacob continued .

" He signed a sworn statement saying someone paid him to bring a prostitute into the hotel . And not just any prostitute , a sex worker who had AIDS . He was instructed to deliver her to a certain room , but he can't recall the room number anymore . " Soraya reached for the sworn statement . It hadn't been notarized yet , but Carlos Delgado had already signed it . She read the document slowly , her eyes narrowing when she reached the part about Delgado accompanying a woman in a red dress .

He mentioned bumping into another woman in the hallway . Thinking back , her heart sank , " I remember bumping into a man and a woman , " Soraya recalled . " My keycard fell … and I think theirs did too ? We picked them up at the same time . " " Oh my god , Soraya ! That explains it ! " Emily said , eyes wide . " I remember Amanda saying your room was right next to ours . We were confused why you ended up in Calum's room ! Your keycard was accidentally switched .

" " Are you trying to tell me , " Philip asked slowly , " that someone paid Carlos Delgado to send a prostitute with AIDS into Calum's room ? To … Infect him ? " " Nothing's certain yet , " Jacob replied . " But that's where it's leading to . Unfortunately , Delgado doesn't remember who he bumped into , so we can't confirm it was Soraya . And the surveillance cameras didn't cover the hallway near the room Calum and Soraya stayed in . " Another silence fell .

Then Soraya straightened in her seat . "Wait - my assigned room . What if we check the surveillance near that room instead ? If I were supposed to stay next to Aunt and Uncle , then we can narrow it down ." She frowned . " Although … I'm not sure proving my innocence matters to Calum anymore , Jacob . I'm tired of defending myself . " " But this isn't just about you and Calum ," Jacob said . " This shows a larger conspiracy , and I doubt Amanda or Cedrick know how far it goes .

" If this is true , " Philip said , meeting Soraya's eyes , " then , Soraya … you might have saved Calum from a tragedy . seven years ago . " His hand clenched . Voice tight with anger , he added , " I'd really like to prove this . For years , they branded you as the culprit . And for all we know , the Rowans have been behind it the whole time . " 3/4 4/4 13:12 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 563 79 % 量 : " I'll keep investigating , Jacob said .

" But here's the question , do you think it's time we share this with Amanda and Cedrick Montclair ? " E