Emmerdale fans are reeling from a dramatic turn of events involving Jai Sharma, as it has been revealed that he made a shocking business move with an unexpected ally amid his contentious divorce. The betrayal, which involves an unlikely villager, has left viewers fuming and speculating about the repercussions.

Jai Sharma, portrayed by Chris Bisson, has been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with Laurel Thomas, resulting in constant disputes and professional entanglements. In a surprising development, Jai decided to enter into a secretive business arrangement with Caleb Milligan, completely sidelining Laurel in the process.

The tension escalated on Tuesday’s episode when Gabby Thomas, Laurel’s daughter, announced her intention to partner with Laurel in a new business venture involving shares from The Hop. The funds for these shares were to be transferred to Jai, but he was soon seen making a covert phone call to an undisclosed individual—revealed to be Caleb Milligan in Wednesday’s episode.

Jai’s actions took a more devious turn during a mediation session with Laurel. Despite receiving funds from the shares sold to Laurel, Jai deceitfully claimed to be financially strapped. As the divorce proceedings grew more acrimonious, Jai insisted on a share of Laurel’s property, intensifying their dispute.

Later in the episode, Jai met with Caleb, who is intent on launching a new venture that will rival Kim Tate’s Home Farm. The two discreetly finalized their business deal, with Jai expressing his satisfaction with the warehouse investment. Caleb confirmed the deal’s legitimacy and advised Jai to continue feigning financial hardship, further fueling speculation about his intentions.

The revelation of Jai’s hidden assets and his shady dealings with Caleb has ignited a frenzy on social media. Fans are predicting that Caleb might double-cross Jai and that Laurel could uncover the entire scheme. One fan tweeted, “Just when I thought Jai had outsmarted Laurel, he makes the biggest blunder by investing all his secret funds with Caleb of all people. This never ends well!” Another user expressed disbelief, saying, “Jai is so foolish—why would he trust Caleb? This is going to end badly.” Concerns also surfaced with comments like, “Trusting Caleb with your money is like letting a fox guard the henhouse.”

As the drama unfolds, fans are anxiously waiting to see how Laurel will respond to Jai’s deceit and whether Caleb’s involvement will lead to further chaos. The situation has certainly set the stage for more intense developments in the ongoing saga.

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