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?"

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

got some nerve. All that meekness before was

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

make you pay back a hundred fold and show you what

be an eyesore to you."

his tie. He

her seat next to Michael. She

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

if she was ready. Abigail

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

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,

or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He

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

Just as they suspected,

designs be showcased without a plan. Sophia would definitely claim them as her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two

and saw panic flash in her eyes. She

real show is yet to

what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry designed by Emily, under the name Ella,

of earrings. Each piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their