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.

the scenery, totally absorbed in her work. She had no idea how much time had passed when

see a foreign guy with a few Novarian

greeted with a

a tree, looking all cozy and

me. Do you like it? I could give it to you," Emily

it.

Telling a foreigner her job didn't seem like

design jewelry," she

Hi, I'm Nicholas. I design jewelry

shocked she almost bit her tongue. She was so lucky to meet

his hand, feeling a bit excited. After all, just a week ago, her design submitted

her painting

down the painting and handing it to Nicholas. "Mr. Jackson, if you like it, please take it. I really admire Phantom Beauty's jewelry designs." Nicholas laughed. "Your painting is fantastic. I'm sure your jewelry designs

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

seemed to be on vacation and had an appointment, so Emily quickly said goodbye,

to know who Ella is," she said with an awkward smile. Abigail thought for a moment and agreed. Nicholas was a big shot; the designs

the way, did you leave your phone number?" Abigail asked sincerely, and Emily shook

say about

her. To become