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 the

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

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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

the shareholders cleared his throat and lifted his arm. "Then...I supposed it's settled. We'll agree to have you as

can't be serious," Connor Foster laughed without humor. "She can't

to?" I said, looking straight into

stared at me with sharp eyes and after a few seconds, he walked out of the meeting room,

company. At first, I thought about refusing it but after I read the reports regarding my mother's death...I changed 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

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an apple. Emily, on the other hand, was sitting on

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you for the visit," I said to Caleb and smiled. He

Pierce said,

beginning but we already talked and we'll give