All Chapters of FROM EX-CONVICT TO WIFE OF A RENOWNED LAWYER : Chapter 21 - Chapter 25

Rooted on the spot, Fiona felt sadness crept into her heart. Her shoulders slumped and her knees trembled. She felt like if she continued standing on the spot, she would fall to the ground. This wasn’t what she was expecting—being shunned by every member of the board.She clenched her trembling and sweaty hand into a fist, trying desperately to fight the turmoil within her, but it was not as easy as she had thought. Tears that had glistened in her eyes like a cloud of gloom threatened to break free, but she held them, trying not to make them think she was weak.‘Fiona, you’ve got this; don’t give them that impression that you’re incompetent. Don’t let them win with just their mean-spirited comments. Be strong like you always are,' she muttered inwardly to herself. She did a mental sigh followed by a forced smile, and just as she summoned up the courage to speak and defend her ego, another member of the board beat her to it. “Why not let the young woman grab a seat?” A member who had

Fiona read the email, feeling a bit relaxed about the content. It was everything about the contract they were to bid on and that she had to return to the company, and that’s where she would make her contract plan. A small smile appeared on her face as she walked into the house. “You need to freshen up before you come down for dinner,” Nana gently dropped Rowan on the first staircase to the upper part of the mansion.Rowan’s face twisted into a slight frown, not pleased with what Nana said. “Nana, but I'm hungry. I should eat first.” Fiona, seeing what was happening, shook her head in disapproval to Rowan. “No, you won’t do that,” she interjected, carrying Rowan to the upper part of the mansion. “Nana, we are coming down for dinner soon,” she added before she disappeared from Nana’s sight. “Didn’t I warn you to always freshen up after school?” Fiona asked Rowan as they got into the room. "I was just hungry," he pouted, his expression pitiful.“Don’t be a dirty boy, Rowan. You have

The night seemed to fly by, and before she knew it, it was morning. Rowan heaved a content sigh. “Mama, I’m filled,” he dropped the last slice of bread in his hand back on the plate as his eyes gleamed with satisfaction. Fiona munched on the last bread on her plate, gulped down the contents of her mug, and stood up, carrying her handbag. “Let’s be on our way then.” She muttered after she took everything down her throat. Rowan, dressed in his uniform with his backpack clung tightly like a second skin on his back and his lunch box in his hand. Bouncing slightly with each step, he followed behind his mom as he bade Nana goodbye with a huge grin. They got in the car and drove off at maximum speed, dropping Rowan off as usual. Once she got to the company, she stepped out of the car, her sleek office dress flowing around her ankles. The dress was a vibrant navy color, accentuating her figure with its tailored cut. A matching blazer with a moderate heel completed the look, adding a tou