Betrayed by Husband Divorced when Pregnant (Kelly and Pierce) novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138: Chapter 138 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?”

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—”

“...back under your leadership?” I cut him off and shot an eyebrow 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 job my grandmother, your mother, left to me.

He clenched his jaws 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 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 around and obsessing over her.”

I gritted my teeth. “Does that make me less of a leader?”

“I don’t know. You answer it yourself.”

I smirked 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 with my skills and knowledge, so I don’t see any reason as to why you keep on insisting that a woman, like me, cannot rule the companies that are my families’ legacies.”