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?"

"Does it have anything to do with you?" she replied

laughed at his own anger. "Emily, you've got some

"Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back then. How could she tell you

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

so I won't be an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her dress

tie. He had

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

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

pretended not to notice and quietly asked Abigail if she was ready. Abigail

shots. Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other

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

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

with the music, and one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The audience

Abigail exchanged a knowing look. Just as they suspected, Sophia had stolen her

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

flash in her eyes. She quickly

Sophia. The real show is yet to

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

the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as if they were