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

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

pay back a hundred fold and show you what real embarrassment is,' she

won't be an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her

his tie. He had really

seat next to Michael. She had Abigail sit next to her, leaving no room for

Michael had someone arrange another

notice and quietly asked Abigail if she was ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod.

were other industry leaders,

reminding everyone they could pre-order. Emily seemed distracted. Abigail noticed and squeezed her hand, whispering, "Emily, focus.

smiled and nodded. She had never attended in person before but always watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking

and one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter

Just as

just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of

and saw panic flash in her eyes. She quickly sent Sophia a message on her

The real show is

idea what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry designed

and a pair of earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as if they were under a