The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 69 - Soraya - " Are you sure fifty thousand dollars is enough ? " " Soraya ? " Soraya blinked . Are you okay , Soraya ? " Melvin Carter asked , " You've been spacing out . " Π On Monday at noon , Soraya had agreed to meet Melvin and his father , Lionel Carter . They discussed the gas station customer - facing app at The Summit Lounge . Silas was with Soraya , also noticing her thoughts drifting elsewhere . " Um . " She forced a smile , saying , " I'm sorry .

Something's been occupying my mind . But rest assured , it won't affect the development of this app . What did you say ? " " Are y you sure fifty thousand dollars is enough to complete the software ? " Melvin asked again . Soraya nodded . " That's fine . The prototype was my gift anyway . " She then looked at Melvin's father and said , " Thank you for trusting me . If there are any additional labor costs , they will only come after you add more upgrades to the app .

" Melvin's father shook Soraya's hand , saying , " Thank you , Soraya , for making this happen for us . Who would have thought you'd be the one to do it ? " " I hope " Lionel hesitated , then smiled gently . " I hope our past doesn't get in the way of this partnership . On behalf of the Carter family , I want to sincerely apologize for how we treated you back then . " The Carters had always ignored Soraya's existence . They were aware of how Calum hated her .

They never once invited her to their gatherings . Whenever Soraya crossed paths with any of them , they simply pretended she wasn't there . Maybe she shouldn't have agreed to finish the software , but she did anyway . Part of her wanted to prove she was better than the low opinion they held of her . " Indeed , you were wrong about Soraya , but she is better than being petty , " Silas said on her behalf . " If anything , she is very professional . " The Carters looked guilty .

Melvin ended up saying , " I'm truly sorry , Soraya . " Soraya did not think much about it . The sooner she finished the software , the sooner she would be done dealing with the Carters . She simply said , " I'll finish the software by tomorrow and send you the final product via email . For your convenience , there's no need for us to meet again . " 1/3 13:13 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 69 " Okay ," Melvin said . " Thank you , Soraya . I'll transfer the funds to you now . " Soraya just smiled .

Melvin was on his phone for the next two minutes . After he said the transfer had been completed , he frowned . " Oh , my fucking god ! " " Melvin ! " Lionel scolded . 79 % " Sorry , Dad , " Melvin said . " It's not there's an article about Jacob ! A reporter captured a photo of him taking a girl on a date last night ! " Soraya , " … " " What ? " Soraya couldn't help but ask . " Um . " Melvin looked at Soraya , surprised by her reaction .

He repeated , " A reporter caught Jacob out last night with a woman , at Belridge Park . " Hearing it the second time , Soraya's heart raced . Blood drained from her face as she panicked . " You okay ? " Silas asked with concern , his brows furrowed . " Yeah , I guess I need to use the restroom ," she said , standing up . Soraya hurried to the ladies ' room , locked herself in a cubicle , and searched online using her phone . Her heart kept galloping as she waited for the page to load .

Seconds later , the article appeared on her screen . It read : [ The Richest Bachelor in Belridge May Already Be Taken : Jacob Steel seen cozying up with a mysterious woman at Belridge's Park . ] Soraya nervously scrolled down , feeling like she was about to faint , but when she saw the photo , she let out a sigh of relief . It only captured their backs , with Jacob putting his coat on her . There were two other pictures , but fortunately , all were taken against the light .

Only Soraya's shadow was visible , and Jacob's coat cleverly concealed her figure . Even her close friends , Lyra and Silas , would have a hard time telling if it was her . " Oh , my god . " She let out another sigh , leaning against the cubicle door . After a few seconds , she dialed Jacob's number . He answered after the second ring . " Did you see the article ? " " Yes , " Jacob replied . " I'm taking care of it . Don't worry .

" Soraya was about to end the call , but Jacob suddenly asked , " Where are you ? " " I'm discussing the app with Melvin and his father ," she replied . " It was Melvin who discovered the article . " " Oh . " He said . " Is he giving you a hard time ? " " No , he's been surprisingly good , " Soraya said . " Okay , well , I'll see you this Friday , " he said . 2/3 13:13 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter His words certainly seemed like a promise . Soraya gulped and responded , " Right . See you .

" When Soraya returned to their table at The Summit Lounge , Silas was taking a phone call in another corner . Lionel Carter was no longer there . Melvin explained , " Dad had to go back to the company real quick . He apologized for leaving without telling you . " " That's okay . " Soraya sat back down . She drank a glass of water and was planning to end their meeting now that their discussion was over . But before Soraya could speak , a woman approached them , seething . " Melvin Carter !

" This woman had short black hair . She looked very sophisticated with makeup and jewelry . She said , pointing to Soraya , " Is she why you wouldn't answer my calls anymore ? " " What the hell . Nancy ? She's an app developer working on a project for our company . We were just in a meeting ! " Melvin retorted . " Then why are you meeting in private ? " The woman named Nancy seemed really upset . " Excuse me , " Silas cut in , walking closer . " We were having a meeting together .

And if you think my woman is with Melvin , you are wrong . " Nancy froze while looking at Silas . She seemed starstruck . Soraya understood . Melvin was also a good - looking man . He was fairly tall , lean , with light brown hair and gray eyes . He always dressed well and carried himself with confidence . He was also famous among the women in Cedar Heights . He probably had flings here and there - whatever his relationship with Nancy was . However , Melvin was nothing compared to Silas Ward .

Soraya's friend had that very charming appeal , like he'd stepped out of a magazine cover , even when he was mad . " Oh , so - so she's with you , " Nancy stuttered . " Yes , she's with me . The next time you hurl accusations , study the room , woman , " Silas warned . " I'm sorry for the trouble ," Melvin said , getting up . " Since our meeting is done , I should go . " Melvin left , holding Nancy in his arms angrily . He muttered to the woman , " This is the last time you humiliate me ! " It i they l 3/3