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?"

lot. "Does it have anything to

anger. "Emily, you've got some nerve. All that meekness before was just an act,

be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back

Fine, I'll make you pay back a hundred

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

tie. He had really

her seat next to Michael. She

someone arrange another seat for Sophia. Sophia glared at Emily and

if she was ready. Abigail gave her a

there were other industry

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 soon. You've never been to one of your own

but always watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached out to hold her hand

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

Abigail exchanged a knowing look. Just as they suspected,

own, just like in college. So Emily

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

The real show is

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

pieces: a 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 a spell to purchase them on