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.

in her work. She had no idea how much time had passed when she heard someone exclaim behind her,

a foreign guy with

greeted with a

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 name Ella?" the guy asked, noticing the signature

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

I do love it. What do you do for

foreigner her job didn't

jewelry,"

way! Hi, I'm Nicholas. I design jewelry

She was so lucky to meet Nicholas, the Novarian rep for

a week ago, her design submitted to Moonlit

praise her painting was the best validation

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

help but feel proud. 'Of course, otherwise, how

vacation and had an appointment, so

heard that Emily had met Nicholas from Phantom Beauty and given him a painting, she hugged Emily excitedly. "Emily, you're my lucky charm! You even ran into Nicholas. Did you tell him you're Ella?" Emily shook her head. "He doesn't seem to know who Ella is," she said with an awkward smile. Abigail thought

let him know. By the way, did

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

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