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?"

"Does it have anything

some nerve.

"Michael, don't blame Emily. She must

I'll make you pay back a hundred fold and show you what real embarrassment is,'

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

angrily loosened his tie. He had really underestimated

evening event started, Emily returned to her seat next to Michael. She had Abigail sit next to her, leaving no room

Michael had someone arrange another

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

Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other industry leaders, their wives, and wealthy heirs, all there to watch the

designers, explained the meanings behind the pieces, and announced the release dates, reminding everyone they could

watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached out to hold her hand but

The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's work appeared. But the designer's name was listed as

Abigail exchanged a knowing look. Just as they

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

at Sophia with a sly smile and saw panic flash in

worry, Sophia. The real show is yet

heart gripped by fear. She had no idea what

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