The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

hapter 73 - Soraya - 15 Soraya was surrounded by everything " Jacob . " His clothes were around her , his scent , and right in front of her , he was taking off his shirt while talking to Melvin ! She did not know what made her more nervous - whether it was Melvin being there , or the fact that she was seeing Jacob half - naked and that she was in his room . Not only in his room , but hiding in his closet ! Yet Jacob acted like it was nothing .

He calmly took a new shirt , whispering , " Stay here for a while . " His lips barely moved as he spoke , his shirt slowly covering the rippling muscles of his chest . 'Why ? ' she thought . ' Why did I have to think about his abs at a time like this ? ' He slowly made his way to the door and closed it . But even after Jacob and Melvin were gone , Soraya was scared to get out of the closet . Soraya glanced around , tucked between Jacob's neatly hanging trousers and suits .

She knew this wasn't his only closet - she was certain she'd overheard the maids mention he had a full walk - in somewhere . This one , she guessed , was merely his " easy - access " closet . She waited a few minutes longer before finally deciding it was safe to get out . After that , she made sure to lock Jacob's door and took a deep breath - a really deep breath . For a while , Soraya just sat on the sofa . Jacob had a mini sitting area in his very huge room .

She wanted to do something else while killing time , but she was extremely worried about Jacob's guests downstairs , so she decided to text him . [ Are they planning to stay longer ? ] Jacob : [ I don't know . They actually came here hoping to see you . ] Jacob : [ I'm trying not to be obvious and be calm about this . Are you okay in there ? ] Soraya : [ Breathing . But what about Angela ? ] Jacob : [ She hasn't asked for you yet . By the way , I said your name was Ara .

They wanted to know your name . ] Soraya rolled her eyes at that . Actually , " Ara " wasn't so bad . Her old friends at the orphanage used to call her " Raya ." It had been a very long time since anyone had given her a nickname . She replied to Jacob : [ Ara is not bad . ] Jacob : [ Ara it is then . Don't worry . I have everything under control . I'll take them for a tour around the house and 1/4 13:15 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 73 maybe invite them outside in a while .

] 76 % Soraya thought that was a good idea . However , just when she thought Jacob would be able to shoo them away , Angela's voice rang out . The little girl was looking for her ! " Mommy . " " Mommy ? " " Mommy ! " +15 - Jacob- Jacob had just offered his friends some snacks and refreshments when Angela's voice echoed from the second floor . " Mommy ? " " Daddy , where's Mommy ? " Angela loudly asked . " Angela ! Sweetie ! Ara - your mommy - left to go home !

" Jacob said aloud so that Angela would stop calling for Soraya . Then Angela hurriedly made her way down . She looked teary - eyed as she said , " Why Mommy leave ? " " Angela ." Jacob pulled his daughter into his lap and explained , " Your mommy had a very important thing to do . She said goodbye . Didn't you hear ? " = 2 5 ? " But - but - No ! " Angela burst into tears . " I want Mommy ! " Angela looked around , calling , " Mommy ! " Then she ran toward the kitchen . " Mommy !

" Jacob tried to chase after her , and so did the maids . The housekeepers , however , were confused by all the drama . They were questioning Jacob with their eyes , probably wondering why he was making things difficult for Angela . " Mommy ! " " Angela ! " Jacob finally caught up with her in the hallway leading to the backyard veranda . He softly said , " Why don't we call your mommy , okay ? " , Angela's tear - streaked face nodded , and her little hands wiped her eyes carelessly .

Jacob quickly texted Soraya : [ Angela wants to talk to you . She's crying . ] 2/4 13:16 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 73 Soraya : [ I heard . Put her through . ] Before dialing Soraya's number , Jacob quickly changed the contact name to Ara . Then he called her . After one ring , Soraya answered , and Jacob handed the phone to Angela . " Mommy ? Why leave me ! " Angela cried . At first , Jacob could hear their conversation , but eventually Soraya's voice hushed .

76 % It didn't take long for Melvin and the others to find them . Melvin and Claire turned up first , asking if Angela was okay . Jacob nodded , motioning to his daughter. " She's speaking to Ara ." +15 Angela seriously spoke to Soraya , then turned around . All Jacob could hear was : " Okay . Uh - huh . Okay . I promise . " " She is really attached to Ara , " Rose said . She and Calum had reached their group at that point . Roger followed .

Following Rose's remark , Calum turned to Jacob with a faint smile . " This might be it for you , Jacob . " " Ara and I are just friends , working together to help Angela , " Jacob said , but even he wasn't convinced by his words . " I'll believe it when I see her , " Melvin remarked , his eyes lingering on the phone Angela was holding . " Oh , come on , Jacob , " Rose said . " You probably like her . Was that Ara in the article a few days back ? You two looked very intimate ." " The article ?

" Jacob leaned back , pretending to be surprised . " Oh , that one . " " That wasn't Ara . " He lied . " That was my cousin , Beverly . You guys should know we're very close cousins . " " Beverly , the one who's married and lives across the country ? " Melvin pointed out . " Why would she be here ? " " She - um . " Jacob gulped , glancing back at Angela , who now looked very happy while still on the phone . " Beverly … she just dropped by for a visit .

That day at the park , I was taking her back to the airport when she felt nauseous . Beverly is pregnant , so I took her for a short walk at the park , " Jacob explained . " Then , if that was your cousin , why did you take down the article ? " Roger asked . " Why wouldn't I take it down ? " Jacob'said . " The picture was blurry , and after that article came out , plenty of women pretended to be her , claiming they'd been on a date with me . " " Oh , yeah .

I saw some of those wannabes , " Melvin laughed . " Better to take it down than let the public stir up drama in my life , " Jacob added . 3/4 76 % E 13:16 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 73 " Looks like Angela is happy now , " Rose said , smiling toward the little girl . Jacob turned to his daughter . " All okay now ? " Angela nodded , passing back the phone , just in time to see the name on the screen , which said " Ara ." Melvin saw it . Claire saw it too .

Then , the call ended before the mobile reached Jacob's hand . " What did you talk about ? " Angela's smile brightened . " It's a secret . " " Oh , come on , Angela , " Melvin teased . " Tell us what you and your mommy talked about ." Angela only shook her head . " Okay , how about this ? " Melvin asked . " What does your mommy look like ? " " Oh , come on . Let's stop interrogating the child , " Jacob cut in . He truly feared Angela would describe Soraya . Thankfully , Angela only smiled .

But it didn't stop there . Claire leaned in and asked , " Tell us , Angela . Does she have black hair ? Cute eyes ? " Both Claire and Melvin tried to get more details from Angela , but she was now back in her own world , where she did not speak . She only regarded Jacob . When the two gave up asking , Angela surprisingly said , " My mommy is pretty like an angel ." " Awww , " Melvin said . " She better be , " Claire said . Rose beamed .

Calum chuckled and teased , " Looks like Jacob's going to marry an angel . " 4/4