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?"

a lot. "Does it have anything to do

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

and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame

pay back

won't be an eyesore

his tie. He

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

someone

ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod.

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

the release dates, reminding everyone they could

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

another was showcased. The audience buzzed with

and Abigail exchanged a knowing look. Just as they suspected, Sophia had stolen

Sophia would definitely claim them as her own, just like in college. So Emily had

smile and saw panic flash in her eyes. She quickly sent

The real show is yet to

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

that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as if they were under a spell to