Kelly’s POV“Elle!”I was taken aback upon hearing that worried voice. When I lifted my face, my boss, Caleb Walter, was standing a few meters away from me, looking so worried. He’s wearing his usual business attire and black rimmed eyeglasses.Why is he here?He rushed to me and stood in front of me. He examined my face with a visibly worried expression. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?”I looked back and glanced at Pierce, who’s standing behind me, watching us.I sucked my breath and faced Mr. Walter again. “Sir, why are you here?”He sighed and clenched his jaws. “It’s natural for an employer to worry about his promising employee.”I don’t know if I should accept his reason as valid but I just nodded and looked at the police officer who walked towards me.“Miss Elle Young—”“Kelly,” I cut the officer off. There’s no other reason to hide my identity. “Kelly Monroe.”From the corner of my eyes, I saw Mr. Walker looked at me with a creased forehead. I know he’d be shocked and I understand
Kelly’s POVI’m wearing a black business attire while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. This is the day that I’m going to take back everything. After the meeting with the shareholders, I have a scheduled interview with the media. Klay’s face was spread by the police as a wanted criminal and since he’s my stepbrother, my name was dragged with him. In Addition to the fact that Amanda is still in prison for the murder of my father, the only way to clear my name is to tell the truth to the public.The door swung open, and my daughter, wearing a pink dress and bunny hairband, entered. Behind her was Emily, chewing a gum.“You know you should get yourself a car. I’m not your driver.”I faced her and smiled. “Thanks, Emily.”She rolled her eyes and looked at my daughter. “Love, your mommy has a meeting today, so you’re coming with me. Is that okay?”I looked at Emily worriedly. “Emily, Klay is still…”She smiled and I was immediately assured by her smile. “It’s better she’s with me
Kelly’s POV“Next,” I said as I massaged my forehead. I was interviewing applicants, searching for someone who’s fit to be my secretary.I grabbed the applicant’s form and my lips formed an O after I recognized two familiar faces. Happiness filled my heart as I anticipated to see them and talk to them again.I pressed the intercom. “Mrs. Taylor let the last two applicants in.”When the door swung open, I saw Yara and Ana looking at each other with a frown. I chuckled and pulled myself up.“Yara! Ana!”They both looked at me. I smiled even more and hugged them. They both hugged me back. I even heard Yara sobbing.“Kelly!”“Kelly, I resigned from my work because of you. Please hire me!” Ana was begging and I chuckled at her.Yara lifted her arm and smiled. “I’m more experienced than her, Kelly. I was your assistant at the shop.”I smiled at Yara. “The shop… What happened to the shop?”She looked down and her eyes showed sadness. “Sir Klay closed the shop after you disappeared. I was so
Kelly’s POV“I should take my leave now.” Mr. Walter pulled himself up and looked at me. I stood on my feet and fixed my blouse.I was about to send him to the door when he lifted his arm, stopping me. He fixed his eyeglasses and smiled. “Think about my offer Miss Monroe.”I don’t know what to say. I just watched him as he left before I sat on the couch again and looked at Pierce. The latter was watching Mr. Walter too and when he looked at me again, he immediately found my eyes.“He’s…your boss, right?”I nodded. “Yes. Uh… What brought you here?”He cleared his throat and put the box of dessert on the coffee table. “I just want to check on you…and I heard about you taking over your father’s company.”I nodded. Somehow, I found myself getting comfortable. “Yes.”He pressed his lips together and stared into my eyes. I want to look away because I feel like I was being drowned by his stares but I couldn’t look away. His eyes were as if sucking me in. I couldn’t take my eyes off of him.H
Kelly’s POVEmily, who’s standing behind Snow, laughed with amusement as she looked at me and Pierce alternately. “Is this a come back?”I frowned at Emily. She smirked and fixed her eyes on Pierce. “You’re divorcing your wife?”I gasped. He’s married?Pierce scoffed and growled at her. “I was never married…to her, Emily.”I bit my bottom lip. I was disappointed when I thought he’s married. Stupid, Kelly!Pierce glanced at me worriedly but I didn’t look at him. I kept my eyes away from him because I feel like he saw my reaction a while ago. I just indirectly rejected his love but here am I, acting like a stupid girl.Emily laughed again and that’s when Mary stepped out of the kitchen. She was showing how shocked she was while looking at us, particularly at Pierce. She must’ve recognized him as a CEO of a well-known successful company.Pierce ignored Emily and walked slowly towards Snow. My daughter was just staring at his face as if memorizing him. I swallowed the lump in my throat as
Kelly’s POV“One more cake, sweetie?” Snow immediately nodded while still eating. I smiled and put another cake on her plate. I liked the chocolate syrup on top and her eyes twinkled with happiness.We had the sweets Pierce brought last night for our breakfast and Snow loves it so much.I’m done, so I went out of the kitchen to continue unpacking our things. I chose a two bedroom loft style condo for me and Snow. This is enough and good for us. I can easily see her wherever I am inside the house since it’s not too big.“Mommy, you have so many friends here.”I looked at Snow as I opened the box in front of me. She’s sitting on the dining chair while eating breakfast.“Do you like my friends, sweetie?”“Yes! I especially like Pierce. He looked very kind.”That made me still. She liked Pierce the most. Now I’m starting to wonder if she enjoyed the cake too much because it was from Pierce. I don’t know what to say. Will she get mad at me if I told her that the friend she likes is actuall
Kelly’s POV“You have a meeting with the model we want to hire for our products, Miss Kelly. After that, you have a meeting with the design team.”I nodded at Yara while we’re walking towards my office. I just finished my second meeting for today and I’m already tired. This day would drain all of my energy. This is harder than I expected. Of course, I know how the business industry works but I’ve been resting for so long that going back to being an executive is tiring. I need to adjust to my new life and I know it won’t be easy.I sat on my swivel chair, the same time my phone rang. I answered the call. “Hello, Emily.[I’m taking Snow on a lunch date.]I smiled, “Sure.”[But please…tell her nanny that I don’t have a budget for her. Why tag along?]I chuckled. “Let her be, Emily. Ana will take good care of her—”[No, thanks! Just call her now because I left her in your condo. I’m in the car with Snow. Hey, love, say hello to mommy…]I smiled even more after I heard my daughter’s voice.
Kelly’s POVPhoebe walked towards us and sat on the single couch. Pierce and I are just watching her. She crossed her arms and legs before she smirked again and tilted her head.Pierce sighed and shook his head. “Stop it, Phoebe. We’re not dating.”Phoebe’s smile slowly faded. She fixed her eyes on me and when I nodded, disappointment crossed her eyes.I sighed. I couldn’t believe her reaction. She looked so sad that I’m not dating her brother. She pressed her lips together and sat on the couch like a sulking child. I had no choice but to leave her at that and just continued eating.Pierce and I couldn’t talk again. He didn’t open another conversation and I didn’t initiate either. After our dinner, he immediately cleaned up.“I…should leave now.”I nodded at him and smiled. “Thank you for the dinner.”He gave me a smile too before he turned to Phoebe with a crumpled face. “Let’s go, brat.”Phoebe shook her head. “I want to bond with Kelly.”“She’s tired, Phoebe. She needs to rest.”“B