The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Jacob 7951 " Maybe we should wait for a while ," Philip suggested . " Cedric and Camilla are close siblings . " Philip was referring to Camilla Rowan , Marvin's wife and Claire and Roger's mother . He added , " It would break his heart if he finds out . So , if we're going to do it , we should have more solid evidence . " " Don't worry . I already have someone within the Cedar Heights Golden Hotel . I'll keep digging , " Jacob assured Soraya's uncle .

Jacob had only meant to make a short visit , but Angela wanted to spend more time with Soraya . They played the piano while Philip Azar asked to speak with him privately in his office . They both sat in silence , with Philip repeatedly taking deep breaths . After a while , he finally asked , " Why are you helping Soraya ? Against Calum ? " Jacob also took in a deep breath . He replied , " I've gotten to know Soraya . I realized she wasn't the person they said she was .

I felt guilty for judging her . I also wanted to prove her innocence . " " At the same time , I wonder … if Calum knew the truth , would he treat Soraya differently ? " he added , because that was what he truly wanted to know . " And what good will it do for Calum to recognize the truth ? " Philip's lips pressed into a thin , disapproving line . " don't want him for Soraya anymore , even with Sage around .

" " The amount of pain my niece has endured is already too much , including the sacrifices she's made , " Philip added . " But you you . I'm curious what your intentions are . " I Jacob's jaw clenched . He truly didn't know how to answer the question . Not right now , at least . " For now , I just want the truth to come out - Amelia Dalton On a Wednesday morning , a lawyer came to see Amelia and her husband , Harrison .

At first , they didn't appreciate the unscheduled visit , but the lawyer said , " These are legal adoption papers to sign , naming Mr. Philip Azar and Emily Azar as the rightful parents of Soraya Azar . " That alone sparked curiosity in their main office , which the Dalton couple didn't like . After all , no one knew about Soraya . The Daltons were in the real estate business . Their families had owned residential buildings for many generations .

They also owned a travel agency and a grocery store in New Avenport . In the past , Harrison had no involvement in the family business while he and Amelia lived in Cedar Heights . But 1/3 | 13:12 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 64 after deciding to return to the New Avenport , he gradually took on a larger role . The businesses , however , were co- managed by his two siblings . At the moment , Amelia was the Director of Marketing for Dalton Realty , while Harrison was the President .

His younger brother served as the company's Vice President . Amelia and Harrison invited the lawyer into a small conference room . They read the adoption papers and were both stunned . " After so many years , they're only requesting this now ? Why ? " Amelia asked , thinking about her brother , Philip . It was such a shame that they had to leave Soraya , but she and Elena never got along . Yes , Soraya was their biological daughter , and it wasn't her fault she had been switched at birth .

But Elena had grown up with them , and over the years , they had formed a deep bond with their adoptive daughter . They couldn't help but sympathize with Elena , and ultimately felt more connected to her . When Elena and Soraya were younger , they would fight over little things . And Amelia didn't know how to handle Soraya's autism . Soraya kept her thoughts to herself and rarely explained her side . Elena kept blaming Soraya .

Amelia recalled the childish reports Elena used to give : " Mom , Soraya kept stealing my toys ! " " Mommy , Soraya hates me . She hit me !" " Mommy , Soraya tore my dress ! " Then there were times when Elena would cry and ask , " Mommy , maybe you should just return me to my parents . Soraya doesn't like me . She's your real daughter , right ? " They did find Elena's biological parents , and had even paid them off ten million dollars to give up their parental rights .

They had long since formally adopted Elena . So they weren't going to just let her go . They loved her . As for Soraya ? Amelia had to admit , they never gave their real daughter a proper chance to be part of the family . " Maybe this is for the best , " Harrison , her husband , said . " Soraya will never be the ideal daughter we want , not like Elena . " Just then , Elena walked into the conference room . She asked , " Mom , Dad , why are you here ? " Amelia and Harrison looked at each other .

Amelia explained the adoption papers , " My brother Philip and his wife want us to give up full rights to Soraya . " Elena took a seat , side - eyeing the lawyer who was present . Then , she bit her lip . " Mom , of course it's your call ." 213 79 % Chapter 64 " But … remember who Soraya is . She drugged her husband and trapped him into marriage . Though that backfired Calum Montclair finally divorced her . You don't want that kind of background staining your name .

" " She's just a tech engineer now . Maybe she's not earning enough now that she is no longer Mrs. Montclair , Who knows what she's thinking ? What if one day she shows up demanding her share of the Dalton Enterprises , the family name , everything ? I'm just … I'm worried . Not just for you , but for me too . What if she comes after what I've built ? What if she exposes that I'm not your real daughter ? " " Soraya might she just might ruin everything ." Elena suggested . Amelia nodded .

Although she still felt a strange heaviness in her chest , she was officially letting go of Soraya . " You're right . " She affixed her signature and passed the document to her husband . After Harrison signed , a copy was given to them . The lawyer said , " We will mail you an official copy once the adoption papers have been legalized . Thank you your time . " for " Wait , " Harrison said , standing up . He asked his assistant to fetch his checkbook and then issued a check .

" Please give this to Soraya . It's the least we can do for not having been there to provide for her all those years . " The check was worth two million dollars . Nothing fancy , a bare scratch to her husband's bank account . " And please make it clear that she can no longer come to us after this . She can't make claims that we are her parents , " Harrison added calmly , The lawyer accepted the check and said , " I'll relay the message .

" The attorney inserted the check into the same envelope containing the contract , and after closing his bag , he left . Amelia and Harrison told themselves it was easier this way . But dignity doesn't keep one warm when the past comes knocking . They thought they would move on . Thought they did the right thing . But the worst mistakes don't shout . They linger in silence . And one day , when that silence gets too loud, they'll finally hear the truth : The Comment ey she AD Send gift