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?"

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

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

and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back then. How could she tell you something so embarrassing? Don't

pay back a hundred fold and

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

angrily loosened his tie. He

the evening event started, Emily returned to her seat next to Michael. She had Abigail

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

was ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod. Then

there were other industry leaders, their wives, and wealthy heirs, all there

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

It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached out to hold her hand but stopped, remembering

and one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The audience

Just as they suspected, Sophia had stolen her

knew Sophia too well. Sophia wouldn't let Emily's designs be showcased without a plan. Sophia would definitely claim them as her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of her

flash in her eyes. She quickly

worry, Sophia. The real show is

gripped by fear. She had no idea what Emily

necklace, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience