Chasing My Ex-wife Back

Chapter 6

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Hailey helped herself down from the car the moment Tyler pulled up in front of Summer Incorporations. Shel took a deep breath as she took in the whole building. It was the same as she remembered it to be. She was almost making her way in when she sighted another car parked opposite them and almost immediately, an individual came down from the back seat and it turned out to be him.

Cole Luca Matthis

She felt her heartbeat increase but that was it. In as much as she would hate to agree, he looked terrible. He was definitely looking like the problems of his company and that was not the Cole that she knew.

“Let’s go in, babe.” Tyler approached her, interrupting her thoughts. He placed his hand on the small of her back. and was about to lead her in.

She didn’t fail to see the way that Cole’s eyes burned with so much jealousy the moment Tyler approached her.

Hailey and Tyler had only taken a few steps when she heard someone call out her name. Looking up in the direction of where the voice came from, it turned out to be a very familiar face.

“Itam!” She let out a small smile the moment he approached her.

“Oh my God, Hailey, it’s really you!”

“It’s good to see you. I was still telling the boss about you and how much we missed you at the company.” They all turned towards Cole and could see his eyes burning with anger and confusion.

“Good to see you too. This is Tyler.”

“Her boyfriend,” Tyler said politely, exchanging a handshake with Itam.

“I’m happy for you. Don’t let her slip off your hands. She’s a treasure! I give you my word.”

“I won’t.” Tyler smiled, possessively holding Hailey by her waist.

“We have to go. It was good to see you.” Hailey mumbled. She and Itam shared a polite smile after which She made her way in with Tyler possessively clinging to her,

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Itam smiled in disbelief, approaching Cole who stood still in pain and confusion. Itam frowned when he saw his

fist bawling.

“Anything the matter, Sir!”

“Why were you smiling with my wife?” The words already came out of his mouth harshly before he realized what

he said.

Itam frowned even deeper! “Your wife? Who?”

Only then did it hit Cole that no one knew that Hailey was his wife when they were together. He hid that information and always treated her like a regular staff.

Hailey and I have always been on good terms that was why we exchanged polite greetings. Her boyfriend

seemed fine with it.”

“Her….her boyfriend?” Cole found himself stammering, his heart breaking into a million pieces.

“Yes, Sir. He introduced himself as her boyfriend.”

Cole cursed internally, trying to hide his pain. Wondering how she could have a boyfriend when they weren’t officially divorced.

“Did she tell you why she’s here?

“No, Sir but she seemed to be in a hurry.”

“We should go in too, Sir. We are late for the meeting.” Itam said, taking a glance at his wristwatch.

Cole defeatedly tucked his hands in his pocket and made his way towards the entrance, walking side by y side with Itam.

“I thought Eric said he had disowned her. What the hell is she doing here?”

Itam had no idea what his boss was saying so he just continued to mind his business. They approached the elevator and went all the way up to the floor that had the boardroom.

“I feel so irritated already. I can’t wait for the so–called emergency meeting to be ove…….” Cole was saying as he stepped into the boardroom. He stopped in his tracks just by the entrance when he saw Hailey and the dude.

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from earlier occupying seats. This time around one of his hands was on her lap and he couldn’t hold it in

anymore.

“What the hell is going on here?” Cole bluttered out, glaring at whom Itam earlier described as Hailey’s so–called boyfriend.

Actually, all members of the board were seated. About eight of them, excluding Hailey and her boyfriend. The only person who was missing was Eric Summers.

“Have your seat, boy!” Julz, the lawyer gestured to an empty seat.

Seeing that other members of the board were giving him funny looks, Cole respected himself and went to take his seat which was opposite Hailey, while Itam waited outside and almost immediately, Eric graced them all with their presence. He froze for a few seconds before walking over to his seat with his head low, hardly making any eye contact with Hailey.

Julz rose to his feet and was about to say something but was interrupted by the door which opened.

“So sorry, I’m late.” The familiar voice came through and it turned out to be Vanessa Summers. Her eyes scanned. through the room.

Her world crumbled when her eyes fell on who happened to be her step–sister.

“What is this bitch doing here?” She referred to Hailey.

“Language woman!” Julz cautioned.

Seeing that she was indeed among distinguished members, She decided to compose herself and went ahead to take a seat.

“No, that’s not your position.” Julz clarified as soon as she was approaching the empty seat at the head of the round table.”

“Why?”

“You came late and the most beneficial thing you can do for us right now is to not make a nuisance of yourself. Have you ever sat here before?” Julz glared at her.

As someone who wasn’t afraid of anyone, Vanessa returned the glare after which she went to occupy the space

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She intertwined her hand with his but he immediately shrugged her off. She tried to hide her hurt with a straight face, pretending that all was good.

“What is she doing here?” She whispered, referring to Hailey.

Cole gave her no response as he continued to stare at Hailey who was smiling at what her so– called boyfriend was whispering in her ear.

Cole couldn’t bear the way his heart was breaking with so much jealousy.

“I’m most grateful to you all for being here on very short notice. But I’m glad to bring forth good news. We reached out to ENROL Enterprises and they have agreed to partner with us.”

“Finally! What a bitchy company!!” Vanessa rolled her eyes, resting her back against the seat.

“Language, Vee.” Eric cautioned his daughter.

“Oh please, Dad! We literally sent thousands of letters to them which they’ve ignored and they suddenly want to render their help?”

“And what would you have done if you were the owner of ENROL? Help every bankrupt company that comes to you on the verge of your own success?” Tyler’s voice came through. He was already irritated by the way they were all staring at his girlfriend. The least he could do was to protect her from the vulture–looking personnels.

Hailey placed her hand on his.

“No babe, She’s doing too much already,” Tyler replied.

“We are in an official meeting, No endearment please.” Cole voiced out with a straight face.

“And who do you think you are to question me? What are you even doing here?” Vanessa glared at Tyler.

“Babe, are you sure you still want to work with these people?” He said to Hailey.

“What the hell is going on here? We heard Hailey was dead and here she is in the boardroom with her puppet. She has never worked in this company. Why is she here now?”

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“Enough!” Eric tried to caution her daughter.

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“Come on Dad, She stole my man. You disowned her already, remember? What the hell is She doing here out of

the blues?”

“It takes you nothing to stay well–behaved,” Eric said, trying to keep his cool.

“And why are you suddenly on her side?” Vanessa rose to her feet.

“Because Hailey is the owner of ENROL and she has been kind enough to come all the way here to help solve this company’s mess. One more word for you and I’m going to order the security to throw you out. I told your father not to make you a shareholder but he insisted. Now look how much you’ve made yourself a nuisance before everyone!!!!”

Vanessa stood in shock, in utter disbelief as she stared from Julz to Hailey and back at Julz. She had no idea what freaked her out the most, the fact that Julz lashed out at her or the fact that her

step–sister who she tried to ruin was now the owner of the most successful company in the country.

Vanessa opened her mouth to say something but words failed her. She took a glance at her Dad who was staring down at his hands on the table, then She slowly took her seat.

“Eric Summers is to step down as the CEO. Aide Summers, who was the founder of this company made it known in his will that the company should be handed to his first granddaughter once she turns 27. So Hailey would be acting in two capacities while Eric remains a member of the board,”

“Hailey” Julz called her name, gesturing for her to come take a seat at the head of the round table.

The moment Hailey rose to her feet, everyone in the room did the same, giving her the respect she deserves a the CEO of Summers incorporation.

She gracefully took her seat after which everyone else sat down.

“I’m Hailey Riley.” She started to say and the few people that knew her to be Hailey Summers stared in shock.

“I am not exactly glad to be here but I loved my grandfather so much so I have to fulfill his wishes.”

“Whenever we gather here, it is going to be for serious dealings only. No foul language or any display of unseriousness. If not, that individual will be fired!” Hailey stated, staring at Vanessa.

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“It’s true that I own ENROL. But one thing I don’t do is to mix business with my personal life. I am not here to feed you all with ENROL’s money. This company is almost a failure and every one of us is going to work twice as hard to bring back its lost glory.”

“I hate slacking, unseriousness, and tardiness. Anyone found with these qualities will be fired.” Hailey said, glaring at Vanessa.

“I will be having meetings as well with all the heads of departments, to see that we work hand in hand to free ourselves from this mess.”

“I’ve started going through the necessary documentation and before the end of today, everyone is going to receive their task.”

“I heard the staff have been working for a few months without pay. I spoke to the finance team earlier this morning and that will be settled by the end of the day. They will be paid the amount they are owed, along with deserved benefits.”

“Any questions?” Hailey asked, looking at everyone in the room.

Julz had smiles all over his face, Tyler was proud of his girlfriend for being so brave. The shareholders seem happy to have Hailey lead the company. Eric’s eyes hardly met Hailey’s own, Vanessa was fuming with anger and confusion while Cole was almost going crazy where he sat.

“I’m really glad we have you on board. A young and experienced mind. I have no doubt this is what this company needs.” One of the male board members spoke.

“I agree with Amam. These past few months have been the craziest. No one would even want to hear us out or collaborate with us. I’m glad you are here and we all look forward to working with you.” Another person said.

“My pleasure!” Hailey replied, giving a polite smile.

“I guess that will be all and you all should expect to get emails from me before the end of the day.” Everyone in the room rose to their feet before Hailey.

She picked up her handbag from the table and gracefully exited the conference room with Tyler behind her.

“You did well, my love. I’m so proud of you.” He smiled the moment they exited the room, kissing Hailey on her forehead.

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“I’m glad to watch you do your thing.”

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She smiled. “I’m glad I didn’t oppose you coming with me. Having someone familiar in the room was helpful.”

“You faced those monsters well. I couldn’t be more proud of you.”

Hailey blushed.

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“Ready to go? to see someone?”

“Yes, I have a brief meeting with the managing director but I need to use the restroom first.”

“I’ll be right back.” Hailey made her way down the hall while Tyler waited.

The door of the conference room yanked open and someone stormed out. Tyler recognized him to be Hailey’s ex. He looked really furious.

“Where’s She?” He approached Tyler who glared at him.

Ty said nothing.

Cole looked to his left and saw Hailey enter the restroom down the hall.

“Perfect!” He mumbled because he had been looking for a place to corner her and talk to her.

Tucking a hand in his pocket, Cole made his way to where Hailey was.

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