The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 195: Jacob's Villa ~ Rose ~ While waiting for their flight, all the passengers in the VIP. lounge had their heads turned to the TV screen. The local TV station featured an investment company in Beldridge that was starting to make noise. Rose could not help but watch. "Azar Investment Firm's euro position has outperformed the market by more than twenty percent," said the anchor on Cedar Global News. "Analysts call it one of the most profitable forex strategies this quarter." A financial expert was interviewed in the same segment. The man said, "It's not just about profit.

It's about foresight. Azar Investment Firm predicted the European Central Bank's pivot weeks before the announcement. That's rare intuition, or rare information. Many of my clients are now putting their money into Azar Investment Firm." "Azar?" Rose echoed with a frown. "That company belongs to Soraya's uncle. Soraya happens to be their consultant for stock and forex trade, and is now their profitable portfolio," Melvin eagerly shared. "Unfortunately, | won't get a chance to invest in that firm. Soraya's uncle probably hates my guts, and Calum too.

But a few of my friends have now started investing in them, and they are happy with the results." Immediately, Rose's jaw tightened. When she turned to Calum, it surprised her how he had not reacted. It appeared as ---- though Calum already knew. "How does Soraya know how to trade?" she asked reluctantly. Melvin replied, "From my experience working with Soraya, she' s got this obsession with numbers. She's great at coding, and that kind of mindset translates well into trading. She can read data patterns, spot trends, and interpret market behavior.

That' s basically what stocks and forex are all about." "Right, Calum?" Melvin shifted his gaze to Calum. Calum belatedly nodded, saying, "Yes, and | guess it helps that Philip had always been in the investment business." "My mom was able to invest in them recently," Luke revealed. " She used her maiden name. The Azar Investment Firm is only going to get bigger. You know why?" Everyone turned to Luke, eager to hear what he had to say. " They bought stocks with Aegis Core Systems and, I'm not just referring to NeuroSentinel 2.0.

From what | have heard, they had closed a new deal with a big client, but the information is top secret for now. If Aegis Core Systems continues to perform well, so will Azar Investment Firm." Melvin nodded. "I think Soraya mentioned she was working on a big project with Aegis Core Systems." A hiss left Melvin's lips. "Who would have known, huh? That Soraya could be that capable." From then on, the topic revolved around Soraya, and Rose hated it. "Hey, has she ever mentioned if she is dating someone?" Luke asked.

"L really thought she was with Silas, but Soraya said they were ---- just friends,' Melvin said. "There was also talk about Soraya being with that famous surgeon, Dr. Rohan Sharma?" Rose could not help but cut in. " But they have never really publicly announced their relationship." Rose heaved a sigh. She looked at Calum again, adding, " Honestly, I'm concerned that she still could not move on from Calum. | feel sad for her. | do hope that she finds her happiness for her own peace and ours as well." She turned to Calum once more, but her husband gave no. reaction.

In fact, he looked distant, in deep thought. Lately, she couldn't really tell what he was thinking, and that made Rose all the more worried. some The trip to Burnell was exhausting. Rose couldn't, for the life of her, understand why Jacob had chosen to live in such a remote place. Sure, nature had its charm, but as they drove on, she hadn't spotted a single decent mall. Not one. Honestly, Rose thought, she'd never survive in a town like this, no matter how picturesque the scenery might be. But, to please Jacob, she knew she had to act like a nature-lover.

"Are we there yet?" she asked, forcing a smile on her face. "Almost there, Ma'am," the driver said. They had spent the night in Wexford City before continuing their journey, but the farther they drove, the fewer signs of civilization appeared. The shops disappeared, and the road seemed to go on forever. At Nexa Power, they skipped check-in at the Nexa Hotel and ---- went straight to Jacob's villa. They merely left their luggage at the property. When Jacob's driver brought them to the estate, they were stunned. The house was quite the opposite of Jacob's home back in Belridge.

The villa before them exuded rustic elegance. It was a grand two-story country estate built from warm natural stone, surrounded by an expansive green lawn and tall trees. A curved stone pathway led to a welcoming front porch supported by wooden columns, while dark wood shutters framed the tall windows. "This way," Jacob's driver led them in. "You must already be hungry. Mrs. Steel has prepared lunch for your arrival." "Jaxon, right?" Rose asked. "Yes, ma'am," the driver said, guiding them. "| haven't met Jacob's wife. She must be very beautiful," Rose remarked. "She is, ma'am. Mr.

Steel is quite smitten," Jaxon remarked. " She and Mr. Steel are a very loving couple." Rose already felt jealous. Ara was very lucky! As they walked inside, Rose formed a plan in her head. She wanted to get closer to Ara, to understand what made her so different and, perhaps, learn how to mirror some of Ara's qualities. She imagined exchanging contacts with Ara, chatting now and then, maybe shopping together, and having tea. If she could make the connection, and Calum's relationship with Jacob would also solidify, that would make her husband ---- appreciate her too.

Her thoughts were so occupied that she didn't immediately notice the person who was already sitting at the far end of the dining table. "Soraya?" Melvin called. Instantly, Rose's mouth rounded. 'What was Soraya doing here?' Soraya was seated behind the edge of the table, eating sautéed vegetables. She gracefully put down her cutlery and said, "Sorry, | couldn't wait for you. | was so hungry, | had to eat." Rose, "... 'The audacity!' Rose exclaimed in her head.

'We were the main guests, and | bet Soraya only came here to have a business meeting with Jacob, or disguise a business meeting with Jacob to insert herself in Calum's life!' "Soraya, what are you doing here?" Calum asked. "|-" Soraya wiped the corners of her mouth, and that's when Rose saw. Her face twisted into a deep scowl. Her heart raced, and her head was suddenly spinning! Questions piled in her mind. 'Why was Soraya wearing The Celeste of Navarre?" 'Has she and Ara become that close that she could casually borrow someone else's engagement ring?'