The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 30 Identity Theft

Michael and Nicholas were left speechless. Michael, still trying to wrap his head around the fact that Emily could design jewelry, now had to process the news that she had been accused of plagiarism. One bombshell after another. 'What else is my wife hiding from me?' he wondered.

"Plagiarism? What's this about? Weren't you..." Nicholas started to ask.

"It's all a big misunderstanding, Mr. Jackson. Let me explain," Abigail quickly cut in, worried Nicholas might spill the beans about Emily's identity.

Before Emily and Abigail could say anything, Sophia jumped in, "Mr. Jackson, back in college, Emily got in trouble for plagiarism. She can't even get into the jewelry design industry. She even..."

"Shut up, Sophia. Don't act like I don't know what you're up to. You and I both know the real story behind that plagiarism mess," Emily snapped at Sophia.

Turning to Nicholas, Emily said, "Mr. Jackson, it's all a misunderstanding. Trust me." She gave him a determined look.

Abigail managed to send Nicholas away, and Michael, looking pissed, grabbed Emily and started to leave. Emily yanked her arm free.

"Come with me," he said, barely holding back his anger.

"Say whatever you need to say right here," Emily shot back, knowing exactly what he wanted to ask.

Michael sneered. "Emily, how many things are you hiding from me?"

was hiding a lot. "Does it

some nerve. All that meekness before was just an

Sophia's eyes gleamed with satisfaction, though she pretended to be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back then. How could she tell you something so embarrassing?

I'll make you pay back a hundred fold and

an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her dress and turned to

tie. He had

seat next to Michael. She had Abigail sit next

pleading with Michael. Seeing that Emily was ignoring him, Michael had someone

if she was ready. Abigail gave

there were other industry leaders, their wives,

revealing outfits showcased the jewelry one by one. The host introduced the designers, explained the meanings behind the pieces, and announced the release dates, reminding everyone they could pre-order. Emily seemed distracted. Abigail noticed and squeezed her hand, whispering, "Emily, focus. Your work's coming up soon. You've never been to one of

or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced

showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's work appeared. But the

a knowing look. Just as they suspected, Sophia had stolen her

her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two copies

glanced back at Sophia with a sly smile and saw panic flash in her eyes.

The real show

fear. She had no idea what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry designed

the audience present couldn't turn