The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 5 Affected Emotions

The two of them chatted for a bit longer, and just as Abigail was about to leave, she remembered the main reason she came over. "Hey, don't worry, your secret's safe with me. Oh, and there's something else. Moonlit Treasures wants you to design their fall and winter jewelry collection. Got any ideas?"

Moonlit Treasures was a brand under the Smith Corporation. Emily had always dreamed of becoming a jewelry designer, partly to fulfill Isabella's unachieved dream. But back in college, Sophia framed her in a plagiarism scandal, and she lost her shot. Following Abigail's advice, she took a different route. She started submitting her designs under the pseudonym "Ella Garcia" to various companies after graduation. Luckily, her designs caught some eyes.

In the years since graduation, no one knew Emily, but everyone in the industry knew Ella. Even though she never showed up in person or entered competitions, her designs were still admired for their spirit and stories. "Did my design submission get accepted?" Finally, some good news.

"Yep, Moonlit Treasures is teaming up with Phantom Beauty, so they're taking this seriously. I heard the design department went through several rounds of changes, and their design director called me directly," Abigail said, grinning. Emily was surprised. "Wait, you mean the international luxury brand Phantom Beauty? Are they entering the domestic market?" This brand wasn't just about money; you needed influence too. Emily was impressed by Michael's capabilities, realizing the Smith Corporation could pull this off.

"Yeah," Abigail replied. "According to some insider info, Phantom Beauty's general agency Novaria is coming to the domestic market to pick a jewelry brand to collaborate with. Besides Moonlit Treasures, all the major brands are gearing up for this. Emily, several companies have already contacted me. What do you think? How will you choose?"

Abigail had a point. Given her situation with Michael, Abigail worried that sticking with Moonlit Treasures might be a compromise.

"It's okay, Abigail. Right now, Moonlit Treasures has the biggest market share and platform. For a small, unknown designer like me, it's not a bad choice," Emily said.

Abigail frowned and got a bit angry. "What do you mean 'unknown'? You're just keeping a sense of mystery; it's a marketing strategy."

laughed. "Alright, alright, whatever you say. I'll rely on you, my agent, to

since graduation. Emily handled the designs behind the scenes, while Abigail took care of everything else. So, people in the industry had only seen Ella's agent, never Ella herself. After dinner, they went their separate

she did. Emerald Lake Manor, with the sea on one side and mountains on the other three, was a stunning place. In Emerald City, owning a villa there was a big deal, a real status symbol. This fancy area was developed by Michael, and of course, he snagged the best spot for

in, Ava quickly stepped up to take her coat. "Oh, Mrs. Smith, why is your face swollen? Let me get you some ice." Ava, who was about the same age

your business; don't worry about me," Emily said

care of Michael since he got married, but

so late. Where have you been?" Michael sat

Emily had in the afternoon vanished. "Mr. Smith, I think it's none of your business."

me to the hospital to apologize to Sophia." Michael's tone was firm, but when he saw the slap mark on her face, his

hit you?" Michael couldn't describe his feelings at that moment-discomfort, chest tightness, and a slight sting, as if

me to go to the hospital to apologize to her? Or maybe you can slap me too, so I don't have to go to the hospital." Emily's words were full of sarcasm,

over.

"Emily, who are you trying to impress with this act? Is it your first day knowing about my relationship with Sophia? Don't forget why we got married in the first place." Michael said angrily, then turned and left the living

loved Sophia? Am I throwing a fit