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?"

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

anger. "Emily, you've got some nerve. All that

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

pay back a hundred fold and

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

angrily loosened his tie.

evening event started, Emily returned to her seat next to Michael. She had Abigail sit

that Emily was ignoring him, Michael had someone arrange another

asked Abigail if she was ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod. Then they watched the jewelry show

were other industry leaders, their

reminding everyone they could pre-order. Emily seemed distracted. Abigail noticed and squeezed her hand, whispering, "Emily, focus.

watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced

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

and Abigail exchanged a knowing look. Just as they

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

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

[Don't worry, Sophia. The real show is

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

Each piece was so stunning that the audience present