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 it have anything to do

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

don't blame Emily.

make you pay back a hundred

won't be an eyesore to you."

tie. He had really

seat next to Michael. She had Abigail sit next to her,

Michael had someone

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

Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other

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

She had never attended in person before but always watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking

was showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's work

a knowing look. Just as

just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of

and saw panic flash

The real show is yet

Sophia felt her heart gripped by fear. She had no idea what

earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as if they