The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Thursday was a tough day for Soraya . In the early hours , she got an urgent call from the FBI . Another company had been hit by a complex cyberattack involving highly sensitive data . Because of the attack's complexity and the critical nature of the information , only Soraya's expertise could handle it . They couldn't risk sending someone less qualified . The client was GMX , a pharmaceutical company behind a breakthrough drug for an autoimmune skin disease .

If their research leaked , the company could lose billions . Soraya had to fly via private jet since GMX was in the capital . She returned to Cedar Heights at seven in the morning . By eleven , she was at Aegis Core Systems , ready for work , with dark bags under her eyes . When noon came , she was at her office , drinking her second cup of coffee . Silas turned up , sat across from Soraya , and read an article on his phone . " GMX Thwarts Complex Cyberattack Thanks to Taurus ?

Cybersecurity Expertise . Pharmaceutical leader GMX revealed earlier today that a highly sophisticated cyberattack aimed at stealing its proprietary research was successfully repelled . The attempted breach was detected and neutralized swiftly , thanks to the cutting - edge cybersecurity measures led by Taurus7 , GMX's trusted cybersecurity specialist . " Taurus7's advanced defenses ensured the attackers stood no chance ," said GMX's Chief Information Security Officer .

" This incident highlights the evolving threat landscape , but with Taurus ? on our side , we are confident in the protection of our intellectual property and patient data ." To further strengthen its cybersecurity , GMX announced a new partnership with NeuroSentinel , a leader in Al- driven threat detection , promising an additional layer of proactive defense against future attacks .

Meanwhile , Aegis Core Systems , a renowned cybersecurity firm , has pledged to enhance its offerings by providing more secure and robust security solutions for its clients in the wake of rising cyber threats . GMX urges all companies to prioritize cybersecurity and invest in expert teams like Taurus ? to stay ahead of emerging threats . " Silas winked at Soraya , saying , " Great job . How much was the payout ?

" Staring at Silas with a smug look on her face , she said , " It was a very important job . Thirty million dollars . " Silas whistled . " Damn ! " " I'm allocating ten million to settle my balance with Mr. and Mrs. Sharma for the shares , and another ten million to repay my uncle , " Soraya explained . " The remaining ten million I plan to invest in stocks and forex markets . " " Woman , you've got your whole future mapped out .

At this rate , you'll be a billionaire before we know it ," Silas 1/3 13:14 Tue , Chapter to said with a grin . " So , what do you say ? Marry me ? I'm looking for a ' Sugar Mommy " Soraya laughed her heart out . 79 % 2 . But just when she thought Silas would throw in another joke , he fell silent , merely looking at her . He said , " I've always known that if you give it your all , you'd shine like a star . That truth always held me back . I'm never going to be as good as you . Soraya .

" Soraya was puzzled as to what he was talking about and where his words were leading . Then , Silas said , " Do you think someone like me will ever get a chance to be with you , Soraya ? " She stilled . Soraya was completely caught off guard by the question . But before she could answer , Silas chuckled . He said , " Just messing with you . You're doing a great job , Soraya . You're probably tired . You shouldn't have come , but since you are here , don't stay long . Get some sleep .

" A knock on the door interrupted their conversation . Silas ' assistant , Marcus , said , " Sir , Sales needs help . We have been getting calls for NeuroSentinel since the article about GMX was published an hour ago . They want our licenses , fast ! And they are willing to pay whatever the cost to get priority . " Silas nodded , instructing his assistant , " Let's have marketing help answer the calls .

Tell the team NeuroSentinel's license has gone up by twenty percent effective today ." -Calum- On a Friday afternoon , Melvin and his family launched their customer - facing app . At their main office , they organized a gathering with a lunch banquet . The Carters ' main office was situated behind their largest gas station . The office lobby had been transformed into a social hall to host the banquet .

Meanwhile , customers fueling up at the gas station were offered free coffee and snacks as an incentive to install the customer - facing app . Calum came with Rose to the banquet , half expecting Soraya to be there since she was the app developer , but …. she was not . His eyes scanned the entire lobby , but he did not find Soraya . When Claire and Roger arrived , it seemed to Calum they were also expecting Soraya , Claire muttered , " Seems Soraya is not here .

" Melvin approached just in time to hear Claire's words . He said , " She could not come . She said she was very busy . Must be something to do with Aegis Core Systems ' rising fame . " " But damn , she was amazing . We spoke about the app on Monday and what we wanted . Soraya finished it by Tuesday morning and sent us the file . It was perfect ! I can't believe she was that efficient , " Melvin described . " Have you all downloaded the app ?

" -2/3 214 Tue , 14 Aug Chapter 70 " Is it that great ? " Roger asked . " I didn't think so . " " Are you kidding me ? " Melvin shot back . " Are you blind ? " Melvin motioned to their other guests . " People are praising it . " He pointed out the glass window , referring to their customers who were downloading the app . " The customers are loving it . " " Are you sure that Soraya made the app ? " Claire asked . " What if Silas did it ? " " Why would he let Soraya take credit for it ?

" Melvin asked . " Can we just stop putting her down all the time ? It's getting exhausting . She's divorcing Calum . What more do we want from her ? " They all fell silent . From the corner of Calum's eyes , he noticed Rose had become uneasy . He said , " Melvin has a point . We should all move on . " " Anyway , guys . Let's change the topic , " Melvin said . " Have you read that article about Jacob a few days ago ? " " Yeah , Tread it , " Claire said .

" But the article was taken down the next day . I bet Jacob did it . " " Jacob is being mysterious about this new woman in his life , " Roger muttered . " I have an idea . " Melvin proposed , " Why don't we surprise Jacob ? Let's go to his house during the weekend , and maybe we get to meet Angela's mysterious- " He made air quotes , saying , " Mommy . " " What do you think ? " Melvin asked eagerly . " It's a great idea . Jacob has been so detached from us lately . It's worrying sometimes .

Maybe he has been too busy or too focused on getting help for Angela . " " I think it's a great idea ," Rose said . " I'm also curious about this woman . I saw that article , and Jacob seemed very intimate with her . " " What do you say , Calum ? " Melvin asked . A server walked by , giving everyone a glass of wine . Calum took one and downed the wine . After that , he said , " Sure , I guess it's fine . Let's all visit Jacob . Let's bring gifts for Angela . " 3/3 E