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?"

was hiding a lot. "Does it have

got some nerve. All that meekness before was just an

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

pay back a

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

angrily loosened his tie. He

Michael. She

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

ready. Abigail gave her a reassuring nod. Then they watched

with big shots. Besides Michael and Nicholas, there were other industry leaders, their wives, and

designers, explained the meanings behind the pieces, and announced the release dates, reminding everyone they could pre-order. Emily seemed distracted. Abigail noticed

replays. It felt different being here. Michael glanced over and saw her looking nervous. He almost reached out to hold her hand but stopped, remembering their

one jewelry piece after another was showcased. The audience buzzed with chatter until Emily's

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

a plan. Sophia would definitely claim them as her own, just like in college. So Emily had made two copies of her

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

real show is

what Emily was planning. Finally,

was so stunning that the audience present couldn't turn their eyes off them as