Chapter 5 -Calum Calum's striking features tightened subtly , His brows pulled together , creating a slight furrow between his usually composed eyes. He was a man who never second - guessed himself , but at that moment , he hesitated . He hadn't planned to read the letter . But when his gaze caught Sage's name , he reluctantly went through [ Calum Let's end this , once and for all . First . I am formally resigning . Please allow me to leave the company immediately and without complication . I've dedicated the past four years to serving you , often without pause . There is no longer any reason for me to remain . I'm sure you'd prefer my absence . Second , the matter of our divorce . I am not seeking anything from you . I only want my freedom . This will also allow you the freedom to be with Rose openly and without restraint . I have not informed your parents of my decision . I trust you will handle that appropriately . Third , about Sage . I won't fight for custody . Please tell her that I love her deeply and always will . I won't be seeing her for now . I need time to remove myself from everything . In truth , I believe she would rather stay with Rose than with me . Lastly , there's no need for further contact between us . Below is the contact information for my lawyer . Please have your legal team coordinate directly with them to finalize the divorce proceedings . I trust you will see this through swiftly . - Sorayal Calurn went through the divorce agreement next and confirmed that Soraya had , in fact , asked for nothing . He sucked in a deep breath and leaned back in his seal Just as he stared at the last page , where Soraya's signature had been affixed , someone knocked on his office door . One of his good friends walked in - Melvin Carter . " Calum , I really need to talk to you about my investments ," Melvin said before finding his seat . Like Calum , Melvin was a businessman . His family owned several gas stations in Cedar Heights and Belridge . Seeing Calum seriously holding on to a set of documents , Melvin asked , " What's that yo " Suraya asked for a divorce , Calum revealed . you are reading ? " fact that she has the " Pift " Melvin leaned back , laughing . " What a joke . We all know she would never divorce you . She's banking on the f support of your parents She was the one who drafted this divorce letter , " Calum revealed . " She even tendered an immediate resignation Melvin grabbed the divorce agreement and noted . " She doesn't want anything ? " He shook his head , saying , " I don't believe it . Trust Calum She is just doing this to get your attention . Give it a few days , and you'll see , she'll come running back here " " She hasn't been home for a werk , Calum pointed out " After she found out she wasn't invited to Sage's birthday ? " Melvin asked . He hissed and added , " I guess she is mad . She has a right to be though , but I get it Sage wanted Hose to be there , and Soraya would never want to be around Rose TM " Right Calum arknowledged " You know what ? Since she signed . you had better ble it immediately before she changes her mind - hike , do it now ! " Melvin supersted . " This is your chance to fually get rid of her but that what you have always wanted ? " " Human " Calum reacted , his hand retaking the divorce agreement " It is He took a pen and was about to sign it when he stopped . His brows met agam " No , I should give her aluminy " " What Why ? She forced her way into this relationships , remember ? " Melvin suggested " She gave our Sage , and the look care of our daughter for six years . Another thing , if any paints ever find out that Soraya is leaving with 3.54 PM p p . Chapter 3 nothing , we will have another argument , Calum reasoned . " Well , you have a point . Besides , she'd probably need a lot of money after relinquishing the title of Mrs. Montclair . God knows what kind of work she can do . " Melvin remarked . " Didn't she simply assist Greg ? " " You're a talented man , Calum . You need someone who matches your skill level , someone like Rose , " Melvin suggested . Calum merely nodded . He called his lawyer and made several arrangements . In the evening . Calum returned home , finding his daughter , Sage , eating the last slice of chocolate cake Soraya had baked for her . That night of her birthday , Calum discovered Soraya was at the Butter & Crumb . They left the celebration soon after that . When they had arrived home , they found the cake and several gifts that Soraya had prepared . Sage felt guilty about leaving her mother out of the party , but it was her decision to exclude Soraya , favoring " Mom's cake is really the best , " Sage said with a smile . Rose " Of course , Sage . " Belinda , the maid , said . " Your mommy prepared the best ingredients . She made this cake with love for you When Sage's gaze landed on Calum , she ran to him . " Daddy , you are home early ! " Then , Sage looked behind him , asking , " 1. , Is Mommy back ? " " No , " Calum replied plainly . " Your mommy may not come here for a while , but she told me to remind you that she will always love you . Is that okay ! " " Gone for a while ? " Sage looked up . " How long ? " " I don't know . Maybe for a month or two ? " Calum replied , unsure himself . Sage frowned . Just when Calum thought his daughter was hurt , Sage asked with a smile , " Then , can I invite Aunt Rose ? " " You like your Aunt Rose to visit you here ? " Calum asked . " Yes , and we can spend time together - like dinner or play in the backyard ! " Sage suggested . " I like it when you take me out with Aunt Rose She buys me a lot of gifts and , that means you'll be here tool " She made a face and suggested , " Because you don't usually go with me and Mommy . Since Mommy won't be here for a while , I'd like to spend time with Aunt Rose . " " I see . Then , I'll tell her . Rose would love to spend more time with you . Calum said before pinching Sage's cheek . Calum walked up to the master bedroom after speaking with Sage . He was about to several messages take a shower when he realized his phone had In a group chat that included his circle of friends , he received many words of encouragement and some advice . Melvin [ Ladies and gentlemen , let's have dinner tomorrow . Let's celebrate Calum's upcoming divorce ! ] Roger What No way Soraya practically dedicates her life to Calum She'll never leave Calum | Roger : II bet it's just an act ] Melvin . I thought so too , but she did give Calum a divorce agreement . She signed it . ) Jacob She asked for a divorce !! Roger : If that's the case , congratulations , Calum ! ] . Claire [ Oh , wow ! I hope this is for real ! keep you for a very long time ) ratulations , Calum ! I hate to say this , but Suraya was just two pathetic . She used Sage to Claire for Rose , tas n af Soon , you'll be Mrs. Montclair ) Melvin [ Rooting for you , er Hour and g Calum Tonewbeginnings | Rose : You guys . Let's not be sellish lire We also need to comader Sage's feelings i Rose for Calum . You know I never pressured you into anything . Thank this through properly . Take as much time as you need | Chapter 5 Claire : [ You are too considerate , Rose . That's why you'll be better suited for my cousin , Calum . ) Jacob Calum , you need to be sure about this . Sage will need her mother . ] Melvin [ What's wrong with you , Jacob ? Don't you remember how Soraya used such vile methods to force Calum into marriage ? ] Claire : [ Yeah , there was never a relationship between Calum and Soraya . She's like a surrogate , if anything ! ] Roger : Rose can be Sage's mother . Remember the party ? Sage preferred to be with Rose rather than Soraya ! ] Jacob ( No one can ever replace a mother . ] Cahum frowned in disbelief . Jacob Steel , usually the most detached and ruthless among them , was taking Soraya's side ? Among his friends , he despised Soraya the most . What had changed ? What Calum didn't know was that Jacob had seen Soraya that night . And whatever passed between them … left Jacobs questioning everything he thought he knew about her . 田