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?"

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

got some nerve. All that meekness

them argue, Sophia's eyes gleamed with satisfaction, though she pretended to be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily.

deadly glare. 'Embarrassing? Fine, I'll make you pay back a hundred fold and show you what real

embarrassing. I plagiarized. I'll leave so I won't be an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her dress and turned to

angrily loosened his tie. He had really

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

had someone

quietly asked Abigail if she was ready. Abigail gave her a

Michael and Nicholas, there were other industry leaders, their wives, and wealthy heirs,

explained the meanings behind the pieces, and announced the release dates, reminding everyone they could pre-order. Emily seemed distracted. Abigail noticed

here. Michael glanced over and saw

piece after another was showcased. The audience buzzed with

knowing look. Just

her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of her sketches. One was submitted under her own

saw panic flash in her eyes. She quickly sent

The real

She had no idea what Emily was planning. Finally,

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