The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 191: Chairman? ~ Calum ~ "There is an emergency meeting at the company. Jacob met with an accident and is holding a conference call with the board of directors and executives," Cedric revealed during breakfast. Calum stilled. He leaned back, surprised. It was his first time hearing this. The chat group between him and his friends had gone silent over the past few months. Everyone was busy with their own ventures, especially Jacob. He, on the other hand, was busy dealing with Rose's mess while also monitoring the construction of his vehicle charging station.

"I'll go with you, Dad," Calum said. They drove together to the Montclair Group. Amanda insisted on staying home. She had been that way since Rose moved in. He knew, despite the changes in Rose's behavior, Amanda meant to watch over his wife. Once everyone arrived at the company's main conference room, Calum's former assistant, Greg, turned on the monitor for everyone to see. Jacob was setting up on his hospital bed. He had minor scratches on his face. After greeting the board of directors and executives, he said, "I have a tibial fracture on my left leg from the car accident.

Thankfully, | did not require surgery." "But what does this mean for all of us?" Jacob paused. "I won' t be able to report to the Montclair Group for over a month. It's the same for my own company, SteelCore Industries. My estimated time for recovery with the cast is about six weeks." ---- Jacob looked like he was having a conference call using an overbed table. Before he resumed, a woman's hands placed some pills and water in front of him. Everyone watched as Jacob drank his medicine and smiled gently to his left. He said, "Thank you, Honey." The whole room gasped. Murmurs quickly echoed.

Even Calum was stunned. Although Jacob had already told him he had married Ara, it was the first time he had seen his friend calling someone so endearingly. Jacob had probably noticed the question marks on everyone's faces, so he explained, "That's my wife, Ara. She's taking care of me in the hospital." "Oh, we didn't know you were married, Mr. Steel," one shareholder remarked. "We married on paper, and we were supposed to have a grand wedding, but things happened.

My wife got pregnant with twins, and she suffered severe nausea that left her admitted to the hospital for a month," Jacob explained. "Wow! Twins!" "Amazing!" "Congratulations, Mr. Steel!" "Oh, so that's why Mr. Steel hadn't reported to the office four months ago," another executive remarked. "Yes, that's right," Jacob acknowledged. "Only the chairman knew of my predicament at that time." Hearing that, Calum turned to Cedric, surprised. His father knew more than he did, and he thought it was odd.

But considering that Cedric was the Montclair Group's chairman, Calum supposed it was also fitting. ---- "Though Jacob wasn't physically present, his leadership never wavered. He monitored every operation remotely, relying on advanced systems and his assistant's precise reports," Cedric complimented, and everyone nodded. "When do we get to meet Mrs. Steel?" another asked. "You are all invited to our wedding. After my wife gives birth, we will hold a grand ceremony here in Burnell. Invitations will be sent to you soon," Jacob said with a smile. "We look forward to it, Mr.

Steel." "Congratulations ahead." "Congratulations!" "Thank you, thank you, but enough about me. I'm here to report the recent progress of our e-commerce business. The website is finished, and we've already contracted over two. hundred vendors. We're expecting our grand launch next week," Jacob shared. "The website's name is M-Select, and since I'm injured, Greg will be on top of things. He'll coordinate with the new project manager, Fynn." Jacob introduced the new team for M-Select, from the project manager to those in charge of marketing.

They were present in the conference room, and Greg called out their names one by one. "Of course, this website would not have been successful if not for the efforts of Miss Soraya Azar," Jacob said.

" Unfortunately, she won't be joining our meeting since she is also in a conference call with Aegis Core System." "Miss Azar is really capable." "lm checking the website, and it's so user-friendly!" Even Calum visited the website and could not help but say, " Soraya did an amazing job." ---- "Your compliments will reach her as we are always in contact," Jacob said before moving on to another agenda. "For the recent documents that | have to sign, as your stand- in CEO, Greg will have to fly to Burnell to bring me whatever | need," Jacob added.

The last part of Jacob's points of business was to discuss his leadership. For this, the executives didn't need to be around. With only the board members and Greg Foster present, Jacob raised, "I'd like to know how long you plan to keep me as your CEO. As you know, the issue about Marvin Rowan has begun to die down. Perhaps it's time to return the leadership to Calum." The moment he said that, almost all board members showed displeasure. They either frowned or outright rejected the idea. "The embezzlement case against Marvin Rowan is still ongoing. It will still make headlines.

It's not yet a good idea." "Forgive us, Calum, but maybe the case should come to a close first." Yes, the trial date for the Rowans was due next week. It had taken longer because of the many pieces of evidence that had to be examined. "And Jacob, being the CEO, is really doing well for the company," another said. "With his name attached to the Montclair Group, clients and minor shareholders feel more secure with SteelCore Industries as its backup." "Yes, agreed!" "Right!" Again, Calum felt the betrayal, but he had long accepted his fate. He did not object and simply stayed silent.

He turned to the video call, nodding at Jacob and silently thanking him for ---- attempting to give back his position. Indeed, they were friends. Even if time, distance, and obligations had disconnected them, Jacob still respected Calum's legacy. "It's true. Jacob's name being attached to the Montclair Group helps the company's stability,' Cedric acknowledged. "I've thought about this for a while, and I think this suggestion will solve the problem." Everyone's attention shifted to Cedric. He said, "I'm not getting any younger. My wife and | are having health issues.

Perhaps it's time for me to step down as your chairman. And instead of Calum taking my position, Jacob can take over my role." "It will work well for Jacob. Being chairman will require minimal presence in the company. Additionally, Jacob and Calum are now at equal when it comes to company shares. But-" Cedric cleared his throat. "Let's decide on this once the case against my brother-in-law has been concluded. For now, it's true, the press will continue to bring back Calum's failed leadership until the case is put to a close." Calum gulped. He could not help but frown.

It wasn't about having Jacob as his boss that bothered him; it was the fact that the company bearing his name could soon be governed by someone else. A chairman wasn't just a symbolic title. It was a position above all. It was the hand that guided the board, the voice that set direction, the power that could overrule even the CEO' s decisions when necessary. Since when did his father see Jacob as his successor? The thought stung more than he cared to admit. For years, he had been the face and force behind the Montclair Group, but now, ---- even if he returned as CEO, Jacob would sit higher.