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?"

She was hiding a lot. "Does it have anything to do

you've got some nerve. All that

be innocent and tried to mediate. "Michael, don't blame Emily. She must have been confused back then. How could she tell you something so embarrassing? Don't be

'Embarrassing? Fine, I'll make you pay back a hundred fold and show

an eyesore to you." Emily lifted her

loosened his tie. He had

started, Emily returned to her seat next to Michael.

pleading with Michael. Seeing that Emily was ignoring him, Michael had someone arrange another

asked Abigail if she was ready.

other industry leaders, their wives, and wealthy heirs, all there to

behind the pieces, and announced the release dates, reminding everyone they could pre-order.

attended in person before but always watched live streams or replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost

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

and Abigail exchanged a knowing look. Just as they

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.

back at Sophia with a sly smile and saw panic flash

Sophia. The real show is

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

piece was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as if they were under a