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-"

crossed my arms. "I know that

two companies at the same time? She'd get easily distracted because

my teeth. "Does that make

You answer it

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 with

his arm. "Then...I supposed it's

Foster laughed without humor. "She

me to?" I

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

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, they

your meeting?" Pierce was the first to

little problem

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

is asleep while Ana's eating an apple. Emily, on the

They sat

to

going now, Kelly," Pierce

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 know I already have the courage to tell him