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?"

lot. "Does

some nerve. All that meekness before was just an act,

with satisfaction, though she pretended to be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back

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

be an eyesore to you." Emily

tie. He had really

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

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

Abigail if she was ready. Abigail gave her a

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

models in revealing outfits showcased the jewelry one 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.

or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached

and one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The

a knowing look. Just as they

just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of her sketches. One was submitted under her own name to Moonlit Treasures' design department through

at Sophia with a sly smile and saw panic flash in her

real show is yet to

the message, Sophia felt her heart gripped by fear. She had no idea what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry designed by Emily, under the

were three pieces: a necklace, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes