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?"

She was hiding a lot. "Does it have anything to do with you?" she

some nerve. All that meekness before was

argue, Sophia's eyes gleamed with satisfaction, though she pretended to be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back then. How

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

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

tie. He

to Michael. She

Emily was ignoring him, Michael had someone arrange

if she was ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring

audience was packed with big shots. Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other industry leaders, their wives, and wealthy heirs, all there to

as 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. Abigail noticed and squeezed her hand, whispering, "Emily, focus. Your work's coming up

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

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

Just as they suspected, Sophia

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

Sophia with a sly smile and saw panic flash in her eyes. She quickly

real show is yet

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

necklace, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as if they were under