The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 40 Taking Responsibility

Michael had never really dug into her past; all he knew was she was Hayden's illegitimate kid. He didn't give a damn about her or Sophia's issues, which was why he could speak so confidently. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back.

Emily shot back, "Michael, you're just as selfish and gross as they are. You don't even deserve to mention my mom."

Michael was a bit thrown off by Emily's sudden serious tone. He stood up and said, "Emily, I don't care about you and Hayden, but don't drag me into your mess. If you want a divorce, either cancel the deal with Hayden or wait three months for the notarized document to expire."

Emily watched Michael storm off, feeling a bit helpless. She thought, 'I just want to take what's rightfully mine and Isabella's, and then leave them all behind. Why is it so hard?'

Feeling down, Emily decided to hang out with Abigail. But when Abigail showed up, she had some news.

"They really did that?" Emily asked.

Abigail snorted, "Yeah, I didn't see it coming either. With such a big plagiarism scandal, Moonlit Treasures only fired a small-time planner."

out a cold laugh. "That's classic Sophia. She'd definitely find someone to take the fall. It's her go-to move. I just didn't expect Michael to let her get away with it." Emily said, stirring her milk cup, looking a bit down. Abigail fumed, "Michael really can't tell right from wrong. Besides making money, what else is he good for?" She sighed, "It's just

not completely innocent. She helped Sophia with this. Now she's taking the hit,

planner didn't know the truth. She was probably tricked by Sophia too," Abigail

people of all sorts were everywhere. But on the flip side, the planner Violet didn't see it that way. Even though she resigned voluntarily, anyone could tell she was fired. She felt super wronged. She was just helping Sophia and had no idea she was being used.

in this industry,' the more Violet thought about it, the angrier she got. She finally confronted Sophia in the parking lot. Violet rushed over immediately. Violet said, "Miss Brown, I did everything you asked. Now Moonlit Treasures has fired me and

no problem. But right now, with the whole Moonlit Treasures mess just wrapping up, looking for a job would be

to help her out, Violet

long do I have to wait?

impatient, said, "At least a few months. The internet's all over everything now, right? But it also forgets fast. A few months

convinced. "A few months? I can't wait that long. I need

and then snapped, "Fine, I'll transfer $10,000 to you. Just wait a bit longer

Sophia was still willing to give her money, Violet could only thank her. Sophia cursed her as an idiot

transferring the money, they noticed a car passing by and quickly separated. Sophia realized it was Michael's car. She ran over and saw Andrew driving. She immediately

snacks. Sophia immediately said happily, "Are these for me?" She knew Michael never ate snacks. Andrew just smiled