Slamming his fist on the glass top, Adian glared at Gomez.
"This meeting this morning is about the same fucking thing you got yourself caught up in" Adian shouts angrily.
Reaching out a hand, covering his clenched fists, grabbing ahold and hugging his hand to me.
"Hey" I frowned at him, hoping he's not reacting this way, because of Gomez!
Adian eyes met mines and he nods before taking his seat.
I notice Ryan, Caleb and Mel also frowning at his reaction.
Staring at the notepad in front of me but seeing nothing!
With my head still bent, "thank you Adian" I turn to look at him. Lifting my eyes, to address the room once again.
"Are there any other questions?" I repeated my question, looking around the board room at the board members.
The members stared at each other and I notice uncle Allan nodding before standing and addressing me with a kind smile.
"Hailey maybe you should just explained your side of the situation to us" he said and from the nods around the table, I know that they are in agreement his question.
"Okay! "Mel here, a former employee of Knights Foundation was offer a position at SullaKnight and she accepted." I explained, "or do you want me to tell you how she became a part of the Knights Foundation?" I asked looking around, as Gomez also looks at some members with a soft smile.
"Mel started working at Knights Foundation after her mother-in-law passed away. Her husband started a small business and couldn't afford to hire extra help so Mel was chosen to be the caretaker of her mother-in-law an help her husband with the accounts of his business during the nights." I related the story as Mel explained to me and what I overheard when we first met.
"Mel's husband started an extramarital affair with Kristin Thomas while his wife continued to help him after working hours for his company and taking care of his mother. When her mother-in-law passed away, Gary refused to give Mel a dollar for her needs or her meals until he eventually moved out with his mistress leaving his wife hungry and alone. She eventually reached out to my husband, who is a friend of her husband and has been working at the Knights Foundation since that day."
"Now she is here with me and suddenly there is a problem because her husband's mistress is member or acting member of Knights Foundation." I continue to explain as Gomez starts receiving accusing looks from the board members.
But I wasn't finish, "infact, I have a complain to make and I will take it up with the Knights Foundation board." I chuckle, staring directly at Gomez, "because Knights Foundation and SullanKnights are all about helping people, but when we allow our personal vendettas and jealously to interfere with our jobs, then it is my problem and I will not allow anyone to use this office at either locations to oppress others." I sat down, angry wishing there is something that I could say to get rid of Adian's ex and Gary all in one, throwing Ameila behind them.
Adian stood up, "are there any questions or would like anyone to make a contribution to Haliey's concern or does anyone object to Melanie being employed at SullaKinghts?" Adain asked, sitting down, leaving the floor open.
Adain places a hand on my thigh, as if it's a natural thing to do in the board room now.
Again Uncle Allan was silently chose to be the mouth piece of the board, "I speak on behalf of everyone present, when I say, we have no objection to Melanie Robinson being employed at SullanKnights." Uncle Allan sits down after making his contribution.
A full figured woman in her fifties stood up, "Hailey, I'm Carol Barnfield and I heard what you said, but I would just like to kmow if Melanie Robinson is the same from Robinson Contractors?" she asked, but remained standing.
I looked towards Mel and she nods and then at Adian, who also confirms it.
Looking up at Ms. Robinson, "yes ma'am, he is" I confirmed.
Ms. Robinson looks around the room, "I recommended that we do not renew our contract with Robinson Contractors" she suggested and I heard Adian's sudden intake of breath beside me.
"I second that motion" another woman at the table stood and the the final motion.
"I support that motion" Ryan stands and nods to Mel with an apologetic smile.
I glance at Adian because this was not the reason for this meeting but, maybe it's a good thing for Adian's ex to know that she's not going to have her way.
Adian slowly stands and turn to Caleb, "you can send a memo informing Gary Robinson that his contract with this firm will not be renewed because of a conflict of interest and Mr. Gomez contribution towards it." Adian glares at Gomez as he bluntly indicate that he's responsible for the board making this decision.
Wow!
I hear a silent bell ringing in my ear, end of round one.
I stood up again, "the outcome of today's meeting is not what we came for, but I hope that in the future we don't allow ourselves to be easily moved by lies and that we come forward immediately to deal with any doubts among us!" I said turning to Ryan.
Ryan stands, "I endorsed what Hailey says and I am happy that the younger generation. of Sullaknights has strong backbone and I must say I am proud and I could die a happy man knowing that our legacy is in excellent hands." he chuckles to a round of applause of the board members.
Adian stands again but this time he invites everyone to the dinner party we're hosting to celebrate our marriage.
Ryan dismisses the meeting and the board members came to hug and congratulate us except Gomez, who stood on the side still intimidated by my charming husband's glare.