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?"

pregnancy. She was hiding a lot. "Does it have anything to do with you?"

at his own anger. "Emily, you've got some nerve. All that meekness before was just

pretended to be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have

I'll make you pay back a hundred fold and show

plagiarized. I'll leave so I won't be an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her

angrily loosened his tie.

to her seat next to Michael. She had Abigail sit next to her, leaving

kept pleading with Michael. Seeing that Emily was ignoring him, Michael had someone arrange another seat for Sophia. Sophia glared at Emily and then walked

and quietly asked Abigail if she was ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod. Then they watched the

with big shots. Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other industry leaders, their wives,

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

never attended in person before but always watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached out to

after another was showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's

Just as

like in college. So Emily

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

real show is

message, Sophia felt her heart gripped by fear. She had no idea what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry designed by Emily, under the name Ella,

and a pair of earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't