The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 88 - Soraya ~ Her mouth fell open . She couldn't believe he interrupted her and came up with his own rule ! " Okay . " She bit her lip , laughing a little . " I understand where this is coming from , but I had committed to this dinner months ago . And again , I promise , this is just a friendly dinner . I owe his parents so much- " " Tell him you are already in a relationship and that person doesn't want you going out for dinner , " Jacob insisted . Soraya raised a brow .

She answered , " That would open a can of worms . Are we forgetting we are a secret for now ? " " It's not like Dr. Sharma would hire a PI to find out who you're seeing , " Jacob pointed out . " And if this person is really a friend ? He wouldn't ruin what you value . " Soraya paused , thinking . Her eyes narrowed while she was at it . " I'll try to talk to him about it . " " Good , you should , " Jacob said , his arms folding against his chest .

Soraya was about to restart with her rules when Jacob raised , " What about Silas Ward ? " " What about him ? " Soraya asked . " The way he always claims you're together in public ? " Jacob asked . " You don't need to worry about Silas . It's just his way of protecting me whenever Rose and Calum are around , " Soraya said . " We are just friends . I swear . " " I hope he tones it down , though , because- " he sucked in a deep breath and announced , " I might just forget we are … a secret .

" Soraya blinked . After a moment , she answered , " Okay . I'll talk to him about it . Shall we go back to the rules now ? " " Rule number one is still no special dinners with other men ," Jacob clarified . " I could say the same thing to you , Mr. Steel , " she said , raising her chin . " Okay . Rule number one is no special dinners with the opposite sex . That applies to both of us , " Jacob said . " Except if it's business , " Soraya pointed out .

" Advance notice of such meetings is required ," Jacob added . 1/4 11:50 Sat , 23 Aug to Chapter 88 " Fine , " Soraya acknowledged . " Jacob , whatever peace we have here , I don't want to ruin it . Do you understand that the moment Claire , Roger , Melvin , or Calum ever finds out about us , they are going to try to ruin my reputation in front of you ? " Soraya said .

" It's not that I want to keep this a secret forever , I'm just not ready for it ." " Knowing Claire , she's going to come at me and hurl accusations , like how I seduced my ex - husband's friends , " Soraya added , gesturing with her hands . " I have so much to do , so much to achieve , and I don't want to deal with her at the moment . " Jacob nodded . " I understand . I also don't know how to tell Calum about this … for now .

" Soraya looked down , folded her arms , and suggested , " So , I don't know when the right time is . Maybe when time has passed , and everyone has moved on - maybe after we have exposed the Rowans so I can get Claire and her brother off my back . " " Have you not moved on ? " Jacob sincerely asked , and concern flashed on his face . Soraya frowned and replied belatedly , " I have … in a way , but I won't deny that I still feel the pain , especially when it comes to Sage .

I'm still also bitter at how Calum mistreated me . I don't think it's easy to erase that , especially when I encounter Calum , Rose , and the people who hurt me . " " Look . " Soraya moved closer and stared at Jacob's intense hazel eyes . She rested her hands on his forearms and said , " All I know is , all that pain and resentment goes away whenever I'm with … you and Angela ." Her voice softened at the end , carrying genuine warmth . Jacob nodded . He pulled Soraya into his embrace .

He gently pecked her forehead and ran his fingers through her hair . " I understand . I did not mean to get involved with you yet . My initial thoughts were to wait shortly after the divorce , but … you slept in my bed . " Soraya immediately pulled away , smacking his arm . " I did not mean to sleep in your bed ! You know that ! We both know that ! " " I know . I know , " he said , chuckling . Her face burned from his shameless accusation .

She pointed at him , referring to their recent discussion . " So , for now , this relationship is a secret . And that's rule number two . " " Rule number three , you'll have to understand how I have goals to chase . I will be very busy , and there should be no changes to our setup . I'll meet you and Angela every Friday to Sunday , " Soraya clarified . " I'll focus on work during weekdays . " " Unless we wish to see each other , like having lunch in the car , " Jacob pointed out .

Soraya paused , then nodded . " Yeah . Of course . " 2/4 11:50 Sat , 23 Aug Chapter 88 " Rule number four , don't just give me money randomly ," Soraya said . " As much as possible , I want to make it on my own . " " Why can't you just be a normal damsel in distress ? Like most women? " Jacob asked , making Soraya frown . " But then again , I think that's what I like about you , " he quickly took back his words . " Fine . Fine . But if you need help , you know you can always ask me .

" " I know , " she said . " So … are we good ? " Jacob nodded . He glanced at her laptop and asked , " Are you still going to work ? " Soraya still insisted on trading that night . Jacob could not convince her otherwise . So instead , he joined her in her room , reviewing documents on his laptop while she also busied herself . After two hours and after earning nearly a hundred grand , Soraya said , " I'm done for tonight . " Jacob checked the time . " It's past two a.m. You should sleep .

You still have to go shopping with my mom . I'll stay at home because I have many documents to go over . " " I will ," she said , yawning . " I'm sleeping ." " Well , you know , just in case you plan to break your promise , I'll stay with you tonight and make sure you don't get up to work , " Jacob said , shocking Soraya . " What ? " she reacted . He calmly closed his laptop , saying , " I'm sleeping in your bed . " Soraya , " … " 37 " Um .

" She gulped and declared , " Rule number five , I'm- ' Soraya felt the heat crawl to her ears . She had to count numbers before she found the courage to say , " I'm not ready for sex yet , Jacob . I haven't done it since … you know , Sage happened . I … Um- " " Relax ." Jacob got up and held Soraya's hand . He guided her to bed , saying , " I know . I only want to cuddle … for now . " That night , restraint won . They only cuddled . They did not even kiss .

But when morning light touched Jacob's godlike face , Soraya's will crumbled . She crossed the line by an inch , and that small surrender made it clear : it was only a matter of time before she crossed it entirely .