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 with

got some

and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back then. How could she tell you something so embarrassing? Don't be

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

I won't be an eyesore to you."

tie. He had really

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

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

quietly asked Abigail if she was ready. Abigail gave

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

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

here. Michael glanced over and saw her

dimmed and changed with the music, and one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's work appeared. But

look. Just as they suspected, Sophia

without a plan. Sophia would definitely claim them as her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of her sketches. One was submitted under

saw panic flash in her eyes. She quickly sent

The real show is yet

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

audience present couldn't turn their eyes