Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 925

James grabbed the ladle, filled a bowl with soup, and slid it across the table to her. “Try it. The abalone was just caught off the island. Super fresh.”

Emmy took a sip. The taste was incredible, the kind of freshness that warmed her all the way down. She could feel herself relaxing with every mouthful. As she ate, she glanced around, taking in the luxurious decor. After half a bowl, she set her spoon down and couldn’t help but ask, “So… is this your private island?”

James wiped his mouth, taking his time before meeting her gaze. “No.”

That caught Emmy off guard. Her sense of unease spiked. If it wasn’t private, did that mean other people could just show up?

“Are you sure it’s safe for us to stay here?” Her worry was obvious. “What if Dean’s people come looking for us?”

James leaned back, looking completely at ease. “Don’t stress. This is Star Jewel, the top gold mining island in Vanuatu.”

He paused, letting that sink in before he added, “Security here comes from an independent private force, fully equipped. Heavy firepower. We’re safer here than anywhere else.”

Emmy stared at him. “Wait… a gold mine?”

She blinked, struggling to process. “So… you mean there’s gold under us? And it’s actually being mined?”

James laughed softly, clearly amused by her reaction. “Yep. The mining area’s up north. Every day, trucks haul out more gold ore.”

He shot her a smile. “Once my leg’s a little better, I’ll show you around.”

Emmy sucked in a breath. She never imagined she’d be sitting on top of a literal gold mine. She hesitated, then asked, “So… is the government running the mining operation?”

She figured something as major as this would be state-controlled.

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