Divorced Heiress
Chapter 112

My fingers relentlessly pounded the steering wheel of the car, impatience was overwhelming me at this moment, I had been parked outside Doinel company for over half an hour waiting for the arrival of the lawyers, although this was my fault, it was me who

decided to arrive before the agreed time and now anxiety was attacking me.

-Sarah, dear, you're going to give me a headache if you keep pounding the steering wheel.- Abby interrupted the game she was playing with Tristan and Vincent in the backseat, and I forced myself to remove my hands from anything that would fall victim to the drumming of my fingers. -Mama, Vin is eating Aunt Abby.-

I immediately turned to look at the backseat when Tristan accused them, and the couple looked at me as if they were a pair of innocents.

-Tristan, what are you saying? This boy has quite an imagination. If I wanted to eat her right now, but...- Vincent's response was not at all convincing and Abby noticed, she gave him a discreet elbow.

-I better keep quiet.-

-I'm not against you showing the love you feel for each other, but not in front of my son.- I said expressionless and Abby smiled nervously.

-Understood, boss.-

I looked at Tristan and blew him a flying kiss, and he continued playing with Vincent and Abby.

I let all my weight fall back on the seat and closed my eyes for a few seconds to try to calm down, because I imagined thousands of scenarios in which I would confront Paul, I was anxious to see him and throw it all in his face.

No, think about something else, don't let nerves get the best of you. Think about this morning, yes, that completely changes my mood.

-Why didn't Alexander come with us?- Vincent's question made me open my eyes, but I didn't move from my position.

-He had to attend a video conference for his company, he'll come when it's over.- I informed disappointed, because I wanted him to be present in such an important moment like this, after all, the four of us have been agonizing over all this for a long time and finally the day of peace and tranquility has arrived.

But it seemed that time was against me, because every minute of waiting felt like an eternity, this was t*****e for me.

I didn't feel like waiting for the lawyers anymore, so I decided to go ahead. I got out of the car without further ado, with the necessary documents in my hand, and when I was about to take a step towards the entrance, Abby stopped me.

-Sarah, wait. What are you going to do? We should wait for the lawyers.-

I wasn't aware of the moment when Abby got out of the car and reached my side in an attempt to reason with me, but that was impossible at this moment.

I was desperate to go inside, I'd been waiting for this day for a long time and impatience for waiting a few more minutes was overcoming me.

-I will talk to Paul before the lawyers arrive, you don't have to worry. Can you guide the lawyers when they arrive? And let Vincent stay with Tristan in Patrick's workshop until there are no traces of Paul.- I asked Abby without even looking at her, my gaze was fixed on the company name at the entrance.

-Have you gone crazy? You know it's dangerous, after what he did to you yesterday, do you really think of going alone with him? No, no way.- Abby's hand gripped my arm as if she had no intention of letting go, and I had to look at her with icy eyes, although I was aware that it had no effect on my friend.

-Abby is right, Sarah, there are ten minutes left until the lawyers arrive, don't do something crazy.- Vincent arrived with Tristan in his arms and I could only turn my gaze away from the company entrance to look at my son, he shouldn't have to go through this, but everything would be resolved in a few minutes.

-Paul won't do anything to me inside the company, trust me, I will just talk to him before the lawyers arrive. You know where I'll be. Please wait for the lawyers. Abby, I'll wait for you in the President's office.- Abby's grip loosened slowly and I finally freed myself from her strong grip.

-You'll stay with Vin for a while, we'll see each other in a moment, okay? I love you. I kissed Tristan's forehead, who didn't understand what was happening and was already beginning to look scared. -Sarah, wait.- Abby tried to stop me again as I walked towards the company, but Vincent was the one who stopped her.

-Let me go, Abby.-

I heard Vincent's voice speaking to her as if he wanted to convey his calmness, and I continued on my way, feeling more confident.

-God, they have madness in their blood.- Abby continued complaining, and with every step I took, their voices faded away.

I took a deep breath when I reached the reception, and without even greeting or announcing myself, I went straight to the elevator, ignoring the receptionist's calls forbidding my entry on Paul's orders. Idiot, he would find out.

-Ms. Doinel, you cannot go on.-

I pressed the elevator button so that the metal doors closed quickly when I saw the receptionist approaching with worried eyes.

-Please, no. They will fire me and...-

I didn't hear anything else as the doors closed completely, without giving me time to tell her that I wouldn't allow it.

It didn't matter, I would have time to tell her.

I squeezed the documents in my hand as if the folder could fall at any moment, I closed my eyes, gathering courage to confront Paul after what he did at the launch. I admit that there was a part of me that was afraid, but it was overshadowed by the other part that wanted to see him drown in his misery.

I opened my eyes when the elevator stopped on the top floor of the building, and I walked determinedly towards the president's office, ignoring the workers who looked at me curiously and others who greeted me kindly. I was not going to stop now that I was close. -Sarah? What are you doing here?- Patrick looked at me with a mix of confusion and excitement, but I ignored him too, even Julian, who knew perfectly well why I was here and just gave me a smile before approaching the designer who was left stunned because it was the first time I didn't even stop to greet him.

-He's in his office.- Julian informed me, knowing who I was here for, and I smiled at him as a show of gratitude.

-Patrick, let's go to the workshop.- Julian dragged Patrick somewhere else, and I continued my way in silence, with heavy breathing and clenched fists at my side, feeling the blood begin to boil inside me when I reached that door marked "CEO Paul Dubois". I forced a graceless smile and opened the door without caring if I interrupted the bastard.

And yes, I interrupted him in his conversation with one of the Lancaster Collection test models, whom I recognized immediately when she turned to look at the person who opened the door abruptly.

How could I forget Monica, the model who almost threw herself into Alexander's arms when he arrived late.

When Paul's eyes landed on me, I could tell he was surprised by my visit, and the corners of his lips curved into a sardonic smile that I wanted to erase with a punch.

-What a pleasant surprise! Sarah Doinel is visiting me.-

Paul stood up from his seat without letting that smile fade, a smile that made me want to vomit, and he adjusted his tie before looking back at the woman who remained seated silently in front of his desk.

-I hope you understood, do your job well and don't give me any more problems, otherwise don't bother coming with your cheap excuses because you will be fired immediately. Is that clear?-

-Crystal clear, Mr. Dubois.- The woman replied as if she were a scolded dog and stayed still, looking at Paul. He gestured for her to leave, and finally she moved.

-Oh, yes. Excuse me, I'll leave.-

Monica grabbed her things and passed by me to leave the office, I couldn't help but give her a nasty look the entire way, and I closed the door behind me when she was far enough. -Sarah, oh, my Sari, you don't know how happy I am that you're here.-

Paul circled the desk to approach me, but I raised my hand in the air to stop him, daring him to take another step, and luckily, he stopped.

-Yes, I imagine you must be so happy that you banned me from entering the company.- I reproached him to deny it, and soon his expression changed to a discontented one.

-They wouldn't let you in? How incompetent, but don't worry, I will fire the person who banned you from entering.-

I let out an ironic laugh at the great cynicism of this man, if he could even be considered a man.

-I suppose you're here because you've reconsidered things, you finally decided to be my wife. It's the most sensible decision you've made in a long time.- Paul spoke with so much confidence in himself that I had to swallow everything I had to say to him at first and let his expectations increase, it would be very satisfying to see him fall from his cloud all of a sudden.

-You're still daydreaming, I will never marry you, you're disgusting.- I replied as I walked through the office and observed the changes in decoration in every corner. Recognitions with his name were hung on the wall, and he got rid of any decoration that had the Doinel last name.

-Yes, very disgusting for you, I imagine. So, what's the reason for your visit? Isn't it because you miss me? I missed you, even though I saw you yesterday.-

I closed my eyes as I took a deep breath, attempting to keep the images from yesterday out of my mind, and I succeeded.

-You're a pig.- I said, turning towards him, maintaining my calm as I took advantage of the considerable distance to walk to the desk and sit in the chair that was once my father's.

-Oh, I see now, you're coming to beg me to take you back into my company because yours was a complete failure. Let me tell you that, even though you look very good in that chair, you won't return to this company. Of course, it would be different if you accepted my marriage proposal, but since you're not willing to be Mrs. Dubois, I ask you kindly to leave my company and not waste my time.-

I crossed my legs as I looked casually at my nails with a mocking smile on my face.

His words made me laugh so much, as if all of that were true.

-Are you firing me from my own company?- I asked calmly, focusing my gaze on his face. His confused look disappeared when he burst into laughter that echoed throughout the office, and I rested my chin in my hand, adopting a bored posture.

-Are you listening to yourself? Let me explain, this company is mine, and of course I'm firing you. I can fire whoever I want, and if you don't leave, I'll call security to forcibly remove you.-

I raised my eyebrows, pretending to be surprised by information that I didn't know, and I picked up the phone from the president's office and handed it to him.

-Go ahead, call security.- I didn't hesitate to challenge him, I wasn't afraid of his threats, after all, he would be the one leaving here, and in the worst way possible.

-You're stupid. He said, obviously annoyed, before snatching the phone from my hand and dialing the number of the guards responsible for the company's security. I looked at him defiantly as I waited for them to answer his call.

-There's an intruder in the company and I need you to come and remove her...- He fell silent for a few seconds, his expression changing to a furrowed brow.

-What? It's a damn order, if you're not here in two minutes, I'll fire you... What the hell do you mean you're not authorized to take my orders? This is Paul Dubois speaking, the president of the company you work for.-

I covered the mocking smile that appeared on my lips because I knew what was happening. The lawyers had arrived.

-What do you mean? Of course, I am the president of Doinel and as the president, I notify you that you're fired... Hello?-

Apparently, whomever answered his call left him talking alone and very furious, I could tell by his eyes and his cheeks beginning to turn red.

-Damn incompetents!-

He shouted into the phone as if the other side could see how angry he was, and it didn't surprise me when he slammed it against the wall, leaving the phone in pieces on the floor.

-Do you know, Paul? I know why they are not following your orders and that is the reason for my visit.- I spoke with one eyebrow raised and enjoying every second of this moment. No matter how many ways I imagined giving him the news of the good news for me, they did not compare at all to this.

With a huge smile on my face, I handed him the folder with the document that my father gave me on my birthday, which I had no idea what it was until last night and which would have saved us a great headache if my father had not asked me not to open it until yesterday, but he must have his reasons, his decisions always had a why.

-What is this? What is this shit all about?- Paul asked with dark eyes and I gestured for him to take a look, I wanted to see his face when he found out.

Distrustful, he snatched the folder from me aggressively and by this point there was nothing in the world that could erase my smile.

Paul read page by page and a wave of satisfaction ran through me completely as I saw his brow furrowing with each passing second, with each word he read. I could see his Adam's apple move up and down as he swallowed hard, and he rubbed his stubbly beard, obviously upset by the information in the document.

It was not even necessary for him to finish reading to understand everything, in less than a minute he closed the folder forcefully and looked at me suspiciously, as the color drained from his face, he was not red with anger now, no, he looked so pale that he could be mistaken for a ghost and the vein on his forehead seemed like it was about to burst.

-Did you really think my father would be so naive as to sign a contract without realizing that it was a deception to transfer his shares? I see you don't know Leonardo Doinel.- I said as if I were feeling sorry for him, when in reality I just found it funny to see how stupid he was and how low he had fallen.

-You falsified these documents, don't think you can get away with it, you have already lost your company, stop struggling.-

Paul's response made me laugh as if he had told me the best joke, and I shook my head while biting my lips to prevent the smile from stopping me from spitting out what I had for him.

-I'm not a cheater like you. Did you read it correctly? My father gave me all his shares long before he signed the transfer in your name, do you know what that means? That your paper has no validity, making it a fraudulent transfer and leaving me as the majority shareholder of Doinel. What did you expect? After all, I am the Doinel heir.-