Chapter 23 Mr. Smith Embarrasses Himself Again

Nicholas couldn't care less about Sophia's sweet talk; he just saw the disgust in his eyes.

He thought, 'Why would Michael marry such a scheming woman?' but he kept his mouth shut.

Emily was bored out of her mind and dragged Abigail back to their room.

"Michael didn't tell Mr. Jackson you're his wife. How do you feel about that?" Abigail teased with a grin.

"I don't feel anything. Stop gossiping and get some rest. We're leaving tomorrow." Emily shooed Abigail back to her room.

But Emily couldn't shake off what Abigail said. She looked down at her belly and whispered, "Baby, are you mad?"

As if the baby could hear her, she suddenly felt nauseous and rushed to the bathroom to throw up.

Meanwhile, Michael was deep in a discussion about Moonlit Treasures with Nicholas. Out of nowhere, he stood up, looking pale, and bolted to the bathroom.

Nicholas and Sophia were caught off guard, but Andrew quickly stepped in, "Sorry, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Smith might be feeling a bit unwell. Let's wrap this up for today."

Nicholas was puzzled but respectful and left without pressing further. Sophia, on the other hand, wasn't so easily convinced.

"Andrew, what's wrong with Michael?" Sophia asked, looking worried. As Michael's right-hand man, Andrew knew the truth but couldn't spill the beans.

Mr. Smith just has a bit of gastritis. No need to

whether to believe him or

now this. He wished he could strangle Emily for embarrassing him in front of Nicholas. After washing his hands, he found

room number," Michael said coldly, looking

could only hope Emily could handle herself as he quickly sent her

are you okay?" Sophia asked, concerned as he came

him of something. "Why did you let Mr. Jackson think you're my wife? Don't you know he's honest and upright?

her eyes welled up as she pretended to be hurt. "Michael, I didn't mean to let Mr. Jackson misunderstand." She had done it on purpose; she wanted everyone to think she was

right now. I really didn't mean it, Michael, you have to

fault. You should go rest," Michael said

away, something changing. She watched Michael's back with a hint of resentment in

the door and saw Michael's grim face, she immediately tried to close it, but it was too late. Michael was quicker and blocked

you doing in my room?" Emily's expression was sour, having just thrown

up?" Michael asked, ignoring

'How does

your business. Get out," Emily snapped, feeling there was nothing to talk about

me like this? Do you only smile and be gentle with Daniel, but not

laughable. 'What is that saying? Double

at you, go to Sophia. Why are you

was just looking for trouble. "Nope, and we can also talk about divorce. Do you want to discuss that

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