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-"

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

and looked at the shareholders, "I believe she's too young to handle the company, gentlemen. I mean how can a woman, a thirty years old single mother manage two companies at the

teeth. "Does that make me less

know. You

sarcastically and shook my head. "Well, to tell you frankly, Mr. Foster. My struggles 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

of the shareholders cleared his throat and lifted his arm. "Then...I supposed it's settled. We'll

Foster laughed without humor. "She can't

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

he walked out of the meeting room, slamming the door. I took a deep breath

harm me and my family. After the short meeting, I went back to the hospital and I paused after

your meeting?" Pierce was

little problem

fire incident so I came here to visit. Caleb said as he watched

room completely and walked towards them. Snow is asleep while Ana's eating an apple. Emily,

in front of Pierce and Caleb. They sat on the couch

you for the visit," I said to

going now, Kelly," Pierce said, earning

him and slowly nodded afterwards. When he left, I had the urge to run after him 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