The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

-Soraya- " My darling Soraya . I'm so glad you came around and saw my son for his worth . " Veronica hugged Soraya despite having just come out of the pool . When she pulled away , she winked . " Isn't my son just a good catch ? " " Mom , you're scaring Soraya , " Jacob said as he walked toward her . With a towel in hand , he began drying her arms and hair before draping it over her .

Jacob's actions left Soraya momentarily stunned , but she quickly composed herself and turned her attention back to Veronica . " Oh , I'm not . I'm giving her my motherly love so she knows she's very welcome in our family . " Veronica smiled brightly at Jacob and then at Soraya . " Go , get changed . I'll wait for you at the veranda .

I want to have some girl talk with Soraya ." When the couple made their way to their rooms , wrapped in towels , Soraya said , "Jacob , you cannot abandon me with your mother . Got that ? Don't you dare leave me . " A chuckle left his lips . He walked her to her room and , with a frown , said , " I suppose I have nothing to hide , so I'll stay . But be prepared . This mother of mine will stop at nothing to get what she wants . " " And that is ? " Soraya asked , holding her towel tightly .

Jacob cleared his throat . Leaning against the doorframe , water slid down the hard lines of his broad and bare chest . He looked sinfully tempting . His lips curved as he responded , "A daughter - in - law . " Soraya , " … " Her face burned . She ended up stepping back and closing the door . " Let me get changed ." Soraya hurriedly bathed and dressed . When she stepped out of her room , Jacob was already waiting for her .

" Let's go , " he said , offering his hand to her , and she casually took it . His grip was firm , grounding , as if reminding her she wasn't alone anymore . Recognizing this , she smiled as they made their way down the stairs . In the hallways , Jacob released her hand , and for a moment , she felt disappointed , but he quickly put his arm around her waist , steering her toward a seat in front of a round table at the -veranda . " I had the maids prepare chamomile tea .

" Veronica began pouring from a teapot into the cups of Jacob and Soraya . " Chamomile tea is widely recognized for its calming effects . It also contains antioxidants that can help protect reproductive cells from damage , indirectly helping with fertility . " Soraya nearly spat out her tea , whereas Jacob only chuckled . " So tell me , " Veronica said , " What's the official verdict ? When did you two become official ? " She glanced at Soraya with a big smile . " Soraya ? " " Um . Well.

" She gulped and said , " We - um , sort of haven't thoroughly- " Jacob ! " Veronica raised her voice at her son . She stood up and began spanking the most feared businessman in the state - the same man who could make executives sweat with a single glare , and have rivals lose sleep for weeks . Yet here he was , the ruthless 11:45 FM , 22 AUD QUE Chapter 87 Jacob Steel , flinching under his mother's scolding hand like a guilty schoolboy . " Mother ?!

" Jacob objected , but Veronica had much more to say . " How dare you not make this relationship official ? And you're already kissing Soraya ? " She gave one hard smack , adding , " I thought I taught you better- " " We are together ! " Soraya said , unwittingly . Her breathing hitched .. O She did not know why that came out of her mouth , but Soraya felt partly responsible for the kind of scolding Jacob was receiving from her mother . " We are together ," she repeated .

" It's just that , Mrs. Steel , it just happened naturally . We didn't get to … you know , set a date for it ? " She was certain her face was red as a tomato . Above all , she saw Jacob's amused expression . His eyes glinted with mischief , and a smile formed on his face . " Exactly , Mother . " Jacob put his arm around Soraya , declaring , "Soraya is now my girlfriend . " " But we can't go public about it , you know , because of Calum , " Soraya added . " Oh , my god !

" Veronica dramatically shed fake tears . " I'm so happy . I am so happy ! " She hugged both Soraya and Jacob , kissed their foreheads , and said , " I bet Angela will be very happy about this . " In the next few minutes , Veronica asked about Soraya's life . Veronica had an idea that Soraya had been raised by her uncle , probably information Amanda and Cedric had shared . But what Veronica didn't know was about the Daltons .

Since she had unwittingly announced her relationship with Jacob , Soraya shared the truth about her past . Veronica cried at the tale . In fact , her entire body tensed . She muttered , " Dalton Realty ? Aren't they a client of your business partner , Jacob ? " The news caught Soraya off guard . She glanced at Jacob , who explained , " It's an affiliate company that my firm recently collaborated with .

In our line of work , it's common to have construction affiliates since we're bidding on projects nationwide . These affiliates usually support us with manpower and resources . Right now , my cousin's husband is working with them . I don't have direct control over that company ." " Dalton Realty is a regular client of this company , Avenport Builders . I was going to tell you about it , but technically , the firm isn't mine ," Jacob said . " And I don't know how you'd want me to deal with it .

" " Yes , yes ," Veronica said , as if coming to Jacob's defense . " My son may not have noticed this too . I was only familiar with it because J visited Jacob's cousin and her husband in New Avenport . They were there for a week to close a deal . " " That's okay , " Soraya smiled . " They're not my main concern . Right now , I'm set on my career and financial goals . " ' But the new information was helpful , ' Soraya thought . Again , Soraya had no plans to start a war with the Daltons .

Her only wish was for her parents to see what they had lost . Their chat ended with Soraya promising to go shopping with Veronica the next day . They finished around eleven in the evening . Soraya was tired , but she had plans to trade that night . She hurriedly made her way to her room and opened her laptop . Jacob caught on and said , " You're not seriously thinking of trading right now ? You need to get some sleep . " ง 11:45 Fri , 22 Aug 00 Chapter 87 Soraya turned to Jacob , frowning .

" But I want to . " She bit her lip and admitted , " I want to make more money . " Jacob entered her room and hugged her from behind . He suggested , " Well , since you've now declared us ' together , can I assert that you don't have to work that hard ? I can give you the capital for whatever business you need- " " No , Jacob , " she said , pushing him away slightly . " That's never going to be me . I'm never going to be … a Rose Becket . " " I wasn't supposed to get distracted .

You weren't part of the equation , but- " She paused , pointing at him . " But- " Soraya stopped herself , debating whether to admit it . " I suppose the kiss at the pool convinced me ." Jacob's eyes narrowed as he crossed his arms over his chest . " Really ? You're going with that ? " Her face burned hotter , but she quickly changed the topic . " If we're going to do this , we're going to set some rules . Rule number one- " " No dinners with other men , especially doctors ," Jacob said . AD