The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 22 A Chance Encounter

Emily snorted, spun around, and dragged Abigail with her. "Yeah, let's not crash their date. We're outta here," she said, not even glancing back. Michael just stood there, totally lost. He had no clue why he got here, but seeing her with Daniel made him want to blow up. "Mr. Wilson, can we talk?" Michael called out as Daniel walked by.

Daniel stopped. "Sure thing."

Emily and Abigail were already speed-walking away, not noticing Daniel hadn't followed.

"Ugh, what rotten luck! Running into that shameless Sophia in such a gorgeous place," Abigail fumed, hands on her hips.

"Yeah, whatever. If they wanna make a problem, we'll just steer clear," Emily said, trying to keep Abigail from starting another fight.

"I was too soft earlier. Should've done more than just yell at her; should've slapped her," Abigail grumbled, making Emily chuckle.

"I know you're tough. Next time, just go for it," Emily replied.

They joked around for a bit, and Emily's mood lifted. She found a spot, set up her easel, and started painting.

This resort was stunning; every view looked like a painting. But as a designer, Emily loved to draw.

"You paint, I'll explore," Abigail said, too restless to sit still. She helped Emily set up and then dashed off to snap pictures.

smiled and got lost in the scenery, totally absorbed in her work. She had no

to see a foreign guy

Emily greeted with a

it. Emily had just finished a piece of a couple under a tree, looking all cozy and blending into the distant scenery. It was warm and romantic. "Is your

like it? I could give it to you," Emily offered, thinking he seemed

do love it. What do you do for a

for a second. Telling a foreigner her job didn't seem

jewelry," she

Nicholas. I design jewelry too,"

was so lucky to

feeling a bit excited. After all, just a week ago, her design submitted to Moonlit Treasures had been picked by

her painting was

Nicholas. "Mr. Jackson, if you like it, please take it. I really admire Phantom Beauty's jewelry designs."

proud. 'Of course, otherwise, how could they have chosen

had an appointment, so

Emily shook her head. "He doesn't seem to know who Ella is," she said with an awkward smile. Abigail thought for a moment and agreed. Nicholas was

worries. If he doesn't know, we'll find a way to let him know. By the way, did you leave your

was annoyed. "What can I say about you? You missed such

anxious for her. To become a well-known designer, she needed a legitimate opportunity to appear