The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 157: Calum Chose Rose ~ Rose ~ The question stunned her. Why would Calum even question her that way? "Of course | love you," she answered, hurt reflecting in her eyes. "I- | guess this is just new to me. It was just like yesterday that Soraya was the person who forced herself on you, and now, you are suddenly treating her like you owe her your life -" "Because | do," Calum said softly. "| owe her. | shared with you the investigation.

Marvin and Roger had intended for me to get sick with a lifelong disease." "Because of how she unknowingly stepped in, Soraya got pregnant, raised Sage, lived with me despite the way | ignored her for seven years," Calum reminded. "If | had found out sooner, | wouldn't have divorced her and tried to work things out." Calum's suggestion made Rose panic. 'What did he say? He was having second thoughts about us?' Immediately, she questioned him. "Where does that leave me? Calum, tell me? Because while we are not yet married, | should just get rid of this baby.

| don't want to be a single mother!" The anger and the frustration came from his second-guessing. It was enough to evoke tears. "| gave my everything to you, Calum. | love you. Please don't tell me you are hesitating," she said. "I did not mean to question your decision. It's just that it's making me feel insecure." ---- Rose put her hand on her belly, taking deep breaths. "Rose? Are you okay?" Calum approached, pulling her close. " You need to stay calm for the baby, okay?" Then, Rose cried some more, her hands fisting against Calum' s chest. "I have been so stressed out lately.

You know that. And how Soraya accused me of lying didn't seem to matter to you." Rose was referring to the phone call weeks back. She added, " Soraya said she could show proof of the call logs, but she didn' t. She didn't want to admit that she made a mistake. | think she called the wrong person and firmly believed it was your number." "Ah. Ouch. My stomach hurts," Rose cried, nearly dropping to the floor, but she knew Calum would hold her. "Let's go to the hospital," Calum suggested. "No, no." She soothed her tears.

"I just need to rest." Last week, she and Calum had gone back to the same clinic where she had her 'ultrasound.' The doctor had told Calum that the occasional discomfort was just due to stress. All Rose needed to do was to drink progesterone, but then again, she needed the same medication. So, it was okay. Calum took her to the master bedroom within the suite. After Rose drank her medication, she lay in bed. After a while, Calum said, "I already chose you. That is more than enough, and we are getting married tomorrow.

Don't question any more of my decisions, because I'm only compensating Soraya." Rose nodded. Calum was right. Seven years as his wife, even had a child to bind him, and still, Soraya lost. All those properties, the money, the company ---- shares... what did they matter? In the end, Soraya couldn't keep the only prize worth having: Calum. Soraya had even lost Sage. Despite Soraya's efforts, despite her innocence being proven, Calum still chose Rose. Securing Calum's love and affection wasn't just a triumph; it was the final nail in proving Soraya's worthlessness.

Soraya would never be anything compared to Rose. Calum may have lost money recently, but there were still chances of recovering it. Moreover, his family's wealth was still massive. There would certainly be... more than enough for her and their future heir. "I'm sorry. It's just the stress, and my hormones talking," Rose reasoned. "You know, pregnancy hormones." Calum nodded, resting his hand over her stomach. "You need to take care of yourself, for our child." "And you need to look beautiful," Calum smiled, wiping the tears on Rose's face. "Tomorrow is our big day, our wedding.

Our guests cannot see you with puffed eyes." A laugh escaped Rose's lips. "Yes, you are right. | love you, Calum. | love you so much. That's why | easily get affected, especially when it comes to Soraya." "Don't," Calum said. "That chapter of my life is over. You are now my future." Rose and Calum shared an embrace. When they pulled away, she asked, "Is that all? | just want the whole picture. Is that all that you gave to Soraya?" Calum nodded. "For now.

| might look into what else she would need." ---- His response made her hand ball into a fist, but she hid it by keeping her expression gentle. "| understand." "Oh, and one more thing." Calum sucked in a deep breath. "I transferred five percent shares of the Montclair Group back to my mother. | also owe it to her for all the heartache | gave her when we fought about Soraya." Calum looked down, admitting, "Because apparently, my mother had been right all along." Rose nearly lost her composure. 'Five percent company shares?' The words burned in her head. It wasn't fair.

Her own family only ever held public shares in the Montclair Group. They were insignificant scraps bought off the stock market. But Soraya? Soraya had majority shares. Soraya had real stakes, real power. Amanda Montclair was the one who gave Soraya her shares, and in the end, Calum gave his to his mother. Rose had dreamed of becoming a major shareholder of the Montclair Group, but there had never been an opening. Even when the recent company crisis forced some investors to sell off their stakes, she hadn't had enough money to buy.

From what she heard, Jacob had purchased additional shares after the crisis, further strengthening his footing in the Montclair Group. Calum was supposed to be her ticket, her one true chance. Yet he had handed five percent away to his mother. As for the rest, Rose knew they were untouchable-shares inherited from his grandfather, bound by a transfer clause that forbade Calum from ever selling them. Rose's lips trembled in anger, but when Calum's eyes landed ---- on her, she masked the bitterness and forced a smile. "| understand," she said, sitting up to hug Calum again.

'Never mind, Soraya; Rose sneered inwardly. 'You can hoard all the money, the shares, even bask in the affection of Amanda and Cedric, but you'll never have Calum's heart.' 'Calum will rise again, and when he does, I'll be the woman by his side, not you, Soraya. And when you see us together, going stronger, that will eat you alive.' A slow smirk curved her lips as she savored the thought, picturing Soraya's face twisted in helpless jealousy. Rose swore she would love to see the day.