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?"

about her pregnancy. She was hiding a lot. "Does it have anything to

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

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

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

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

his tie. He had

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

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

was ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod. Then they watched the

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

jewelry one by one. The host introduced the designers, explained the meanings behind the pieces, and announced the release dates, reminding everyone they

different being here. Michael glanced over and

and one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's work appeared. But the designer's name was

Just as

definitely claim them as her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of her sketches. One was

panic flash in her eyes.

real show is

her heart gripped by fear. She had no idea what Emily was planning.

earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience