Bestfriend Divorced Me When I Carried His Baby by TheBlues

Unwanted Visitors Kelly's POV

I entered the meeting room and I clenched my jaws after seeing all the shareholders sitting on the long conference table while Connor Foster, my uncle was sitting on the middle chair.

I dropped my bag on the table and stood in front of everyone. "What is this meeting all about?"

"Miss Monroe, we're sorry for calling an urgent meeting when you just encountered a fire incident." I pressed my lips together as one of the shareholders spoke.

"We called because we want to make sure that the company will not suffer, Miss Monroe. We have heard about your little drama with your adoptive father and step brother."

I looked into Connor Foster's eyes because of what he said. He looked concerned and serious which annoyed the hell out of me. I definitely know why he's doing this. He's trying to poison the minds of the shareholders so he can get the position back.

I took a deep breath and pressed my palms on the table before I lifted my face and looked at them again. "Is this meeting all about invalidating my rights as the heiress of this company? Stated by my grandmother herself?" wanting to give

The shareholders looked away and I lifted my chin, not wanting to give up.

"Technically, this is for the better future of the company, Kelly. How can you assure us that the company is safe when rumors circulating around the internet was all about you and your secret rendezvous with your legal stepbrother-

"My relationship with my stepbrother is out of your business, Mr. Foster. I have all the rights and credentials to manage this company. In fact, I am also the current CEO of another company which almost went bankrupt but is coping up now under my leadership." The coldness of the air conditioner seemed to intensify because of the tension. The shareholders must've felt the personal issues between me and my uncle that they cannot bring themselves to intervene.

Connor Foster pulled himself up and fixed his eyeglasses. "You're taking this personally, Kelly. I just want the company-"

eyebrow up as I stood straight and crossed my arms. "I know that very well, Mr. Foster. You are the one taking it personally.

to handle the company, gentlemen. I mean how can a woman, a thirty years old single mother manage two companies at the same time? She'd get easily distracted because of her child. In Addition to the fact that her ex lover, who is also her stepbrother, is a criminal, roaming

teeth. "Does that make me

don't know. You answer it

in life made me stronger and still makes me stronger. I have learned to not let my emotions take over me and I can prioritize both my daughter and my companies. I am very confident with my skills and knowledge, so I don't see any reason as to why

shareholders cleared his throat and lifted his arm. "Then...I supposed it's

serious," Connor Foster laughed

can't or you don't want me to?" I said, looking straight

eyes and after a few seconds, he walked out of the meeting room, slamming the door. I took a

my mind. I need the company. I need money. I need the power to fight those who want to harm me and my family. After the short meeting, I went back to the hospital and I paused after I opened the door, realizing there's another person inside aside from Ana, Emily and Pierce. Sitting on the couch, seriously talking were Pierce and Caleb. I don't know what they're talking about but when they felt my presence,

Pierce was

was a little problem but it's

heard about the fire incident so I came here to visit. Caleb said as he

Snow is asleep while Ana's eating an apple. Emily, on the other hand, was sitting on the

and Caleb. They sat on

to Caleb and smiled. He nodded and

Pierce said,

and tell him about something he should've known from the very beginning but we already talked and we'll give ourselves a chance once the mess is over. By that time, I know I already have the courage to tell him about