Betrayed by Husband Divorced when Pregnant (Kelly and Pierce) novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Sly As A Fox

Kelly’s POV

“What’s the problem?” I coldly asked Hayley after I reached the studio. She’s now panicking. Her assistant called me saying there’s a problem involving Lexi, our new model and our professional make-up artist.

She swallowed hard. “Miss Monroe, Miss Lexi refused to do the photoshoot today. She had an argument with our make-up artist and she insisted on finding a new one.”

I sucked my breath and started massaging the bridge of my nose. I saw Lexi sitting comfortably with a frown on her face.

Pierce and I were in the middle of divorce proceedings, but cutting the bond between us wasn’t as easy as it could have been, especially when we both valued the family and the company.

Still, working with Lexi was the last thing I wanted. I really wanted to tear the face of that evil witch, but business wasn’t child’s play. I’d got a whole bunch of employees under me waiting for their paychecks, and I’d got to stay professional.

Without further ado, I walked towards Lexi and stood in front of her. She lifted her face and looked at me with disgust. Her eyes were already judging me right after she saw me standing in front of her.

“You cannot throw a fit here and do whatever you want, Lexi.”

She shot an eyebrow up and slowly crossed her legs. She shooed her personal assistant and smirked at me. “Hmm? Acting like a bitch? I see you’re mad because your boss, slash best friend, is going crazy over me again.”

I tried so hard to ignore what she said. I took a deep breath and looked her in the eyes. “Act like a professional, Lexi.”

“I am professional, Kelly. I just don’t like your stupid make-up artist.”

I shook my head and reminded her, "Then you should talk to us in advance or bring your own makeup artist. If it delays the shooting process, you will be in breach of contract and we can ask for compensation."

I gave an ultimatum and turned my back on her. I was about to leave when she spoke again...

“Pierce knows this, you know? He allowed me to do whatever I wanted.”

Annoyed, I faced her again. “What did you say?”

She faked a smile and turned her back. I gritted my teeth as she walked towards the dressing room.

My blood was boiling in anger when I went back to the company. I went straight to Pierce’s office and saw him sitting on his swivel chair while massaging his temple. I slammed the door but he didn’t lift his face. He took a deep breath and spoke.

“What is it, Kelly?” He knew that I was the one who came?

Nevermind! I’m not here for that anyway.

I marched in front of his table and pressed my palms against the table, bending forward a little.

“Lexi is acting like a bitch during the photoshoot, Pierce. She had an argument with our make-up artist and refused to give us a filing. Changing the model on the fly is enough of a hassle, and she’s still making us more problems.”

He slowly lifted his face and I was taken aback when I realized how close our faces are. I swallowed hard and withdrew my position. I stood in front of him as I felt my heart racing. Damn it!

“Not now, Kels. My head is aching.”

My forehead creased. “My head is also aching, Pierce. Your bitch of a woman is trying to provoke me.”

“Kelly, please! I already have much on my plate. Lexi has just been back and it’s normal to be sensitive in a brand new environment. Could you show some empathy and stop calling Lexi names? Please!”

He was looking at my face with frustration and anger. He’s never yelled at me like that. It’s not that we’ve never had a disagreement, but he’s never been this out of temper. And now, just after a few days that witch returned, he had changed so much. He never defended me so fiercely, even during our marriage.

I balled my fists as I felt tears form in my eyes. His expression immediately softened when he seemed to realize what he said.

He pulled himself up and walked towards me. I moved away and forced my tears back when he attempted to touch my arm.

He sighed. “I’m sorry for raising my voice. I’m just...really stressed today. We just signed the divorce papers and Dad’s already threatening. And Grams. You know her. She won’t talk to me ever again once she learns that our divorce is already in process.”

I looked away and sucked my breath. He’s right, that’s a big problem. However, it couldn’t cover the truth that his so-called first love is spreading darkness in the studio. I can’t believe he allowed this to happen.