Chapter 4 Soraya - On a Monday , Soraya drove back to Cedar Heights early in the morning . It was an hour - and - a - half drive . She was already four blocks away when she noticed Caluny's car ! Yet again , she sensed her heart racing . She had to pull over and calin her emotions . With her eyes closed , she muttered , " Twenty , nineteen , eighteen , seventeen one As her eyes slowly opened , she spotted Calum's Bentley parked two cars down . Moments later , Calum stepped out and opened the passenger door , letting Rose Becket exit with a bright smile . Soraya looked away , realizing that Calum and Rose were together as early as seven . It could only mean they had slept together , Worse , maybe he had brought Rose to their marital home . Her chest tightened , so much that counting numbers no longer worked . Soraya hugged herself tightly and muttered her newfound mantra , " Control , Soraya , control . Feelings pass . Feelings pass . Control . " It took a while , but when Soraya had finally regained her composure , she realized Calum had brought Rose to her boutique . During their entire marriage , Calum never drove Soraya to work , not even after she started working for him . The only times they shared a car were when they visited the Montclairs at the old mansion . So , apparently , Calum did have a romantic side . However , he never cared for Soraya . A bitter smile tugged at Soraya's lips . She let the truth sink in deeper , letting her anger sharpen her resolve . This low point was only temporary ; her comeback was already coming . After Calum left Rose's shop , Soraya waited five minutes before driving off in the same direction . At Montclair Group , she headed straight to Calum's executive assistant , Greg Foster greeted her , " Miss Azar . Good morning Welcome back ." Yes , Soraya still went with her maiden name , Azar . In public , Calum had never acknowledged her as his wife . Everyone thought he was single , and Rose Becket was his girlfriend . Only a few knew that , in reality , Calum was married and that Rose was a mistress . Greg Foster , for one , knew Soraya and Calum were married . " Good morning , Mr. Foster , Soraya responded to Greg , her face neutral , trying to cage all her feelings . She gave him a set of documents and said . " I would like to tender my resignation effective immediately . And the second document is a divorce agreement for Mr. Montclair I know he will not want to see me , but will you please pass this to him ? " The shock on Greg's lace was evident . His eyes rounded , and his mouth fell open . Obviously , he could not believe that Soraya had finally given up : " Are- are you sure ? " Soraya held her chin lagh , saying , " I have never been more surer in my life . I hope you can manage my unplanted departure . I can't stay here a day longer . " Greg seemed to understand her sentment . It reflected in his eyes- Soraya had a guod relationship with Calum's executive assistant In fact , Greg had often tried to speak positively about her to Calum But in her husband's eyes , she was just there to get his attention . Not once did Calum ask about her work , what she did , or how well she performed Gorg looked around , and with a nod , he said , " We have enough people . " " Good luck , Miss Azar . I wish you all the best " Gang said , forcing a smile . " It won't be the same without you . I've never met anyone sa meticulous and laser - focused Thank you for everything You'll do great in whatever you pursue " Then , " Soraga pave a faint smule . " I'll clear my desk . I thank you for everything you have done for me Alter Montclair Group , she drove straight to Argi Core Systems . If she needed a fresh start , she would require a lot of money . Argi Love Sytirmas vas a top - tier cybersecurity bem known for its enterprise - grade protection . It had built a multi - million - dollar empire by supplying advanced security solution to mugur corporationis . Chapter 4 Its most profitable system was the NeuroSentinel . Soraya parked her car and went straight to the upper ground floor . Approaching the front desk , Soraya said , " Excuse me . My name is Soraya Azar . I want to claim my profit share for the past four years . " " Do you have a licensing profit share , Miss ? " the front desk asked with a smile . " Yes ," Soraya replied . The lady called the person in charge , and after confirming that Soraya was , in fact , a developer of one of their programs , she gave her an ID pass . Soraya easily found her way to the finance department . The person in charge gave her a big smile . He looked tense as he offered his hand , " Miss Azar , it's such an honor to meet you ! And my , you are so young and beautifull " I'm sorry . I never expected you to be this young , but then again , most geniuses are young . The man motioned to a seat and said , " Please , have some coffee or tea ? Thank you for the compliment " Soraya's heart was still like a block of ice , but she forced a smile . " Water is fine . Is the check ready ? called last Wednesday to make the withdrawal ." Yes , it's ready . I prepared the check . I was very excited to meet you , the man said : " My name is Albert Smith , I am the accounts payable manager . I started working here two years ago and heard so much about you from Mr. Ward . " Soraya could not help but smile at the mention of her old friend , Silas Ward . Her heart softened a little . She asked , " Td really like to see Silas . Is he here at the moment ? " " Mr. Ward is on a business trip . He has been a busy man , following our expansion to the capital . After all , he is now the big boss , " Albert remarked , chuckling . " The big boss ? " Soraya asked , bemused . " You don't know ? " Albert asked . " Mr. Ward is now the CEO of Aegis Core Systems . He had his appointment last month . After your collaborative effort with Mr. Ward , he quickly rose from a Tech Engineer to a project manager , VP , and now , the boss " " ! believe he used his profit share to buy company shares of Aegis Core Systems ," Albert reported . Soraya's mouth fell open in disbelief . Her dear old friend had made it big ! And then it hit her like a slap if she hadn't abandoned her career at Aegis Core Systems , she could have been standing beside Silas by Yes , this was her first workplace after completing her Computer Engineering degree at Cedar Heights Institute of Technology . Soraya accelerated student . She skipped four grade levels , earned her high school diploma at fourteen , and completed her college degree by eighteen After graduation , her internship company , Aegis Core Systems , immediately offered her a job , and she began working under the mentorship of Silas Ward . Because of her busy schedule , taking care of Sage while working hard for Calum , Soraya had not been in touch with Silas . She wasn't the type to have a social media account either In the middle of everything . Soraya had lost her old phone , leaving her with no way to " I am happy for Silas " Soraya said . Then , she wrote her number on a piece of paper , handing it to Alben . " Do you mind telling him I came to see him ! Here's my number . I changed contact information three years ago . " " Certainly , Miss Agar When he returns . I shall give him your number " Albert put her contact information inside his drawer Then , he said , " Facupe me for a moment I just need to get the acknowledgment paper for your check " Albert came back with the document , which Soraya quickly signed . Then , Albert passed her the check , shocking Soraya to the core . " I ained six million dollars in four years ! " That was ten times more than what she had expected . It was primarily the reason why she took so long to withdraw her proht share Suraya was saving it lut rainy daya . Then , the gut pundi Mis Azar , Albert said . " You would love ramed ten times more you tven up your exclusive rights as the co - developer of 12/03 Chapter 4 NeuroSentinel ." Calum - Meanwhile , back at the Montclair Group , Calum . Soraya's soon - to - be ex - husband , was reviewing documents on his desk when his assistant walked in. He looked up and said , " Is Soraya back ? Tell her to stop her theatrics and work on the East Project " Greg gulped . He presented a set of papers on Calum's desk and said , " Mr. Montclair , sir ? Your wife wishes to resign immediately and is requesting a divorce . " Calum stilled . His brows knitted as he looked up . A look of disbelief crossed his face . 田