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 anything to do

got some nerve. All that meekness before was just an act,

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

a deadly glare. 'Embarrassing? Fine, I'll make you pay back

won't be an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her dress and turned

his tie.

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

him, Michael had someone

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

big 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

It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached out to hold her hand but stopped, remembering their

one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The

Just as they

wouldn't let Emily's designs be showcased 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 her own name to Moonlit Treasures' design department through Abigail. Sophia had indeed seen

smile and saw panic flash

The real show is yet to

had no idea what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry designed by Emily, under the name

piece was so stunning that the audience