Betrayed by Husband Divorced when Pregnant (Kelly and Pierce) novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130: Chapter 130 Greed

Kelly’s POV

While watching Snow eating ice cream with Ana, I’m standing on the balcony while talking to Pierce on the phone. He called to ask if I’m okay and he told me that he was almost harrassed by the media while jogging early in the morning.

“How about Phoebe? The issue might affect her too.”

[Dad hired some bodyguards for her. She’s fine. I’m more worried about Snow. She won’t have the freedom to go out and roam around freely anymore.]

I took a deep breath and held onto the railing. “Yeah. I’m worried about her too.”

A deafening silence reigns us. I don’t know why I’m just standing there while listening to his breathing. Perhaps because the circumstances are pushing us away from each other. There’s Klay and then this issue. I can just end this by telling the truth to the public, but I don’t owe them the truth. This is my personal life. I have the right to keep this privately. I want my family to be private.

[How about you? Are you okay? You can do everything you want to end this mess.]

I bit my bottom lip. “This concerns both of us, Pierce. It’s not only for me to decide.”

[My decision is up to you, Kelly. Whatever you think is good for Snow.]

After talking to Pierce, I called Attorney Lee again. I requested for mom’s siblings to just come to the city since Attorney Lee said they’re in the province, residing in the family’s ancestral house. Attorney said he’ll talk to them and possibly, if they agreed, they’d be here next week.

I used my time working from home so I can personally look after my daughter. I’m only going to the company whenever I have an important meeting. Pierce told me he won’t visit for a while but he’s calling everyday to ask about us.

When it was time for me and my mom’s siblings to meet, I personally went to the hotel where they checked in. Attorney Lee called me when he got there and I came last.

My heart raced as I entered the hotel room. I saw four people inside. The two women looked very sophisticated and the two men looked very strict. They’re already waiting for my arrival and how the two women scoffed didn’t escape from my eyes.

“Kelly, you’re just in time.”

The man wearing eyeglasses laughed sarcastically. “Just in time? She’s late, Attorney. She’s not the only one busy here.

I took a deep breath and slightly bowed my hair. “I’m sorry for being late.”

“Why don’t you apologize for making us come here too? You think so highly of yourself.” The woman in a red dress said, rolling her eyes.

My lips parted. They’re rude! I suddenly want to growl at them for treating me like this but I want to respect them for my mom.

I bowed my head again but I didn’t apologize. I pressed my lips together and creased my forehead.

“Sit down, Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. and Mrs. Carter, this is Miss Kelly Monroe. Eva Foster’s daughter.”

“You are too young to handle the company. What can you do for an empire? If you didn’t know, Foster Empire is harder to handle than you expected.”

I pulled myself up and met his sharp eyes. “I’m currently the CEO of my father’s company.”

He laughed sarcastically. “The company that almost sank because you got pregnant early just like your mother?”

“What do you know about my mother? You didn’t know her.”

“We know the story, Kelly Monroe. I know the story. You got pregnant, that’s why your father got sick, right?”

“That’s not true! You didn’t know the story, sir.”

He smirked. “I saw the news a week ago. It seems like you have a very messy and unstable personal life. Are you sure you can still handle the company given that you also have a kid that needs your attention? I suggest you focus on your child. She might get abducted too.”

I balled my fists as my eyes sharpened. This is what he wants? To provoke me. To insult me and make me give up. Now I know why their own mother didn’t trust them. They are greedy.

I proudly lifted my chin as I spoke. “I want to take over the company, Attorney. Please contact me if I need to do something or whatever. Next week, I want the Foster Empire under my leadership.”

I turned my back on them and started walking away while I could hear them calling me with so much anger. I came here to peacefully talk to them but if they’re gonna insult me and my family just like that...I won’t let it slide. I didn’t come this far to let just anyone step on my shadow. I will never back down. If they’re greedy, then I’ll be more greedy.