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?"

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

"Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been

you pay back a

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

angrily loosened his tie. He had really

her seat next to Michael.

Michael. Seeing that Emily was ignoring him, Michael had someone arrange another seat for Sophia. Sophia glared at Emily

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

Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other industry leaders, their wives, and wealthy heirs,

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.

felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous.

another was showcased. The

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

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

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

real show is yet to

fear. She had no idea what Emily was planning. Finally, the jewelry

were three 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