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 doesn’t want 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 shared valued families and company.
Still, working with Lexi was the last thing I wanted. I really wanted to tear the face of that evil witch, but work wasn’t child’s play. I’d got a whole bunch of employees under me waiting for their paychecks, so 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 best friend slash husband 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.”
shook my head 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.”
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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.”
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. Dad is threatening to kick me out of my position in the company and Grams is still ignoring me. And will your stop calling Lexi names? Please!”
I balled my fists as I stared down at him. He was looking at my face with frustration and anger but his expression immediately softened when he seemed to realize what he said.
He pulled himself up and walked towards me. I moved away 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. Your 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, his so–called first love is spreading darkness in the studio. I can’t believe he allowed this to happen.
I turned my back and walked towards the door. Before I opened it, I spoke again. … “I’m gonna get my things later. I will also brine Luke with me since he’s my driver. He will be working for me starting today.”
kept on looking around as I walked around the vicinity. I’m worried about Phoebe. She’s just a girl but I hurt her top. I can’t believe she would hear that. Damn! I shouldn’t have said that.
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