The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 112: Don't Tell Calum ~ Rose ~ "How is your haircare line going, Claire? You haven't talked about it for a while," Rose asked. She, Claire, and Roger were at a separate table from Calum and the others. They were with two of her cousins. Claire and Roger looked at each other. After a sigh, Claire revealed, "There is a problem with the supplier. You see, | ended up switching to another one-" "Another supplier? At this time? Why?" Rose reacted, her eyes rounding.

As far as she knew, Claire had already invested over two hundred million dollars into her products, something she had been working on for a year. Claire already had an office set up, a team of staff working under her, and she had even completed the first line of product packaging. In fact, she had already begun promoting her products online as a teaser. "Some of the haircare products failed during the last testing phase, and my first supplier is not giving me a refund! | still need to settle it with them," Claire shared. "Oh, my god. That's terrible," Rose said, shaking her head.

Her cousins gave the same reaction. "You should file a lawsuit." "She is," Roger commented. "That's why we're short on cash right now. Everything is going to the lawyers. We're trying to sell some properties, but you know, it's not an easy thing to do." "Why don't you just borrow money from Calum?" Rose suggested. "l can't do that. Uncle Cedric and Aunt Amanda have already given us so much,' Claire said. "Please don't tell Calum about ---- this. | don't want him to worry. He has enough on his plate. The last thing he needs is to clean up my mess too.

| don't want to burden him with my failures." Rose was honestly confused about why Claire couldn't open up to Calum about her problems. Family should be the first ones you could turn to, shouldn't they? If Calum could casually hand over billions to support her fashion line, surely he would do the same for Claire. "What about you, Rose?" Claire asked. "Do you still have money from what Calum gave you? Can | borrow some from you? We are selling our lakehouse at Northshore. After we find a buyer, | will surely pay you back." Rose hesitated.

The truth was, Claire had already borrowed ten million dollars two months ago. Claire had promised to pay it back in just a week, but she never did, and Rose didn't dare ask her about it because she was Calum's cousin. "Come on, Rose, | introduced you to Calum, remember? If not for me, how would you even get a ten-billion-dollar investment?' Claire said, pouting. "Yeah, Rose. Lend some to Claire," Rose's cousin added "We'll pay you back. We've got far more money than the Beckets, it's just tied up in investments right now," Roger said with a smug ease. "Um.

Sure, of course," Rose faked a smile. "| owe you guys a lot for introducing me to Calum. How much do you need, Claire?" "Just eighty million dollars," Claire said. "That big?" Rose asked in shock. "| have to start with a new supplier. I'm basically starting from scratch," Claire explained. "But don't worry, my haircare line ---- will be a massive success. I'm confident I'll be able to pay you back, even with interest." Rose faked a laugh. She said, "Don't be ridiculous. Why would | charge interest? I'll transfer the money tomorrow.

So, this is in addition to the ten million you owe me." "Ten million?" Claire asked with a frown. Rose had to refresh Claire's memory about the loan. It surprised her that Claire completely forgot. How could anyone forget borrowing ten million dollars? "Oh, my god!" Claire laughed. "I'm sorry, Rose. That slipped out of my mind!" Again, Rose faked a laugh. She said to Claire, "That's fine. | guess everyone forgets sometimes." Claire then grabbed Rose's hand and said, "Please don't tell Calum about this. Promise me." Rose hesitated, but again, because she owed Claire so much, she agreed, "Okay.

| promise." "Oh, and can you talk to Calum about approving my dad's proposal for the purchase of new car carrier trucks and tanker trucks for Montclair Global Logistics? It's been sitting on Greg' s table for ages, and my dad said they might just miss out on the deal he got from the dealer," Claire said. The logistics company was a new venture of the Montclair Group, so Rose knew how important it was. She nodded and said, "Sure, I'll talk to him about it." "Great!" Claire said.

"So, now we can move on to a better topic, like when are you and Calum getting married?" "Yes, we have to know!" her cousin asked. "We are excited for you to become the next Mrs. Montclair." ---- Rose blushed. Even her parents had asked about it since Calum was already officially divorced. "| don't know. I'm going to ask him tonight," Rose said excitedly. Later, after their late celebration, Calum drove Rose home. In the car, she reminded Calum about the proposal to purchase new trucks. She said, "Claire had said to remind you.

Maybe you should check why Greg is taking so long with it." When they arrived at her apartment door, Rose seductively wrapped her arms around Calum and kissed his cheek and neck. "Aren't you going to come inside? | missed you." She pressed her lips against his ear, adding, "I miss you inside of me." Yet, Calum pulled her arms down. He sighed and said, "Not now. | have to go back to Sage." "You should have just brought her here, or how about | move in permanently with you?" she suggested. Calum hesitated. He said, "Let's talk about it later." Rose frowned.

Then, she grabbed his arm, asking, "Calum, you are officially divorced. When are we getting married?" "Not now, Rose. Not now. | have a lot of things to deal with," he said, massaging his forehead. "Like Mom, Sage, and Soraya-" "Soraya?" Rose reacted. "She's already out of your life!" Calum frowned, gulping. "Right. | don't know why | said that. Anyway, let's talk about it another time." Rose watched Calum's back disappear into the lift. Her hands balled into fists as uneasiness crept into her heart. How could Calum think of Soraya at a time like this?

---- Then, she remembered Claire's suggestion. The idea clung to her like a shadow, and what frightened her most was knowing she might one day give in to it. tee ~ Calum ~ Instead of going home, Calum dropped by his office, only to find his assistant, Greg, still reviewing documents. "Greg, why are you still here?" Calum asked. "Have you received the proposal for the purchase of new transport vehicles?" "Ah, yes, Sir, Mr. Montclair, but | was going to send it back.

The logistics manager failed to specify the exact details of the vehicles-whether they're brand new, used, or under what condition," Greg said. "The price is pretty steep." "Don't you think you are being too meticulous?" Calum asked, looking at the papers on his desk. "Well, it's just that, | am used to Miss Azar filtering these documents perfectly, and -" "Soraya again," Calum said through gritted teeth. "Can you all stop bringing her up!" "Hand me the document," Calum said firmly, taking the papers from Greg's desk.

He skimmed through the proposal from the logistics division, then signed without hesitation. "My uncle has already reviewed this. | trust he conducted the necessary due diligence." "Starting today, don't mention Soraya to me again," he said before walking into his office. "Give me the rest of the documents." "If... if you say so, sir," Greg said, stuttering in his reply. ---- To Calum, it was just another signature, authorizing ten million dollars. What he failed to realize was that it would bleed the company far beyond that figure.