The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 45 The Schemes of a Little Star

Michael got back to the office and called Andrew in right away. One look at Michael's face, and Andrew knew something was up.

"Mr. Smith," Andrew greeted.

Michael's expression was stormy. "Cancel all of Thalia's endorsements."

Andrew didn't ask any questions and just turned to leave. Clearly, Thalia had ticked Michael off big time last night. No way he'd drop a celeb's endorsement for no reason.

Just as Michael wrapped up his tasks, Sophia burst into the office, practically kicking the door open. Michael's face darkened even more when he saw her.

Sophia, fuming, shoved her phone at him. "What's this about?" The screen showed pics of Michael and Thalia entering a hotel together, looking way too cozy.

Michael tossed the phone on the table. "There's nothing to explain. It's all rumors. Don't believe what those reporters say; it's all garbage."

Sophia wasn't buying it. "Michael, you never hung out with celebrities before. What happened last night? What's going on with you and Thalia? Explain yourself!" she demanded, her voice echoing through the office. Michael, still feeling the effects of some meds, had a pounding headache and didn't want to argue. "I have nothing to do with her. I canceled her endorsement today. There's nothing going on, so stop with the accusations." Sophia kept pushing, but Michael was losing patience. Finally, he snapped, "Sophia, if you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do."

a sting of bitterness. She never thought she'd hear

Michael wasn't in the mood to comfort her. His mind drifted to Emily's reaction that morning. She must've seen the news about him and Thalia, but she hadn't said a word or made a fuss. 'Does she not care at all?' Comparing Sophia's barrage of questions with Emily's indifference, Michael felt a pang of disappointment, which

and got even more upset, but

was still thinking about Emily. He could only conclude that she truly didn't care about him, no matter who he was with. This thought made him

to confront Thalia. Last night had been supposed to be just a regular dinner. But one of the guests loved hanging out with celebrities and

and tipping off the gossip reporters who were always lurking around hotels. Sure enough, Michael

sites. But Thalia didn't expect Michael to be so tough. Even with temptation right in front of him,

was Thalia. His driver had to tell him that the woman helping him was a

and a weird warmth in his lower abdomen, Michael told his driver to take him back to Emerald Lake

didn't mess around with women. Her respect for him shot up, and she vowed

was prepping for was about to start filming, but some unknown star suddenly

even see who it was before she got slapped hard across the face. Her cheek swelled up instantly. The makeup

the woman who hit her. "Why did

Sophia wasn't having it. The two of them started brawling right there in the dressing room. Thalia's freshly done hair got yanked into a mess, and Sophia's lip got scratched by Thalia's nails. Their