The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 123 Another Wave Rises

Michael was stumped, no matter how hard he tried to figure it out. The usually confident CEO, who always had that superior vibe, looked pretty down today. Still driving Andrew's old, beat-up car, he didn't go back to the Smith Mansion or to Emerald Lake Manor, but instead returned to the Smith Corporation. From the parking lot to the top floor, as soon as the elevator doors opened, he saw Andrew waiting at the entrance.

Michael, surprised, asked lazily, "How'd you know I was coming back?"

Seeing Andrew's troubled look, Michael figured he was embarrassed about his old car. "I've already had the parking lot security take your car in for maintenance." With that, Michael reached into his pocket to return Andrew's car keys.

But Andrew, looking serious, said, "Mr. Smith, something's happened."

In the video, Michael and Sophia were acting all cozy, walking into the same room and staying there from late night until morning-a full eight hours without coming out.

A guy and a girl alone in a room? Anyone would think the worst, so no wonder the comment section was blowing up again.

[I knew the CEO of Smith Corporation was a fraud! Acting all high and mighty, but he's just a scumbag!]

[And that Sophia from the Brown family? She's no good either. They really are a perfect match!]

[Exactly, but I feel bad for Mrs. Smith. But hey, at least she'll get a chunk of the property after the divorce!]

[Yeah, a womanizer with lots of assets. We support Mrs. Smith! Let's help her get a divorce!]

out of proportion like they were itching for his divorce to happen. When Michael saw another report about his supposed affair, he was livid. It was clear someone was pushing this narrative. "Have we figured out who was behind the last article?" Michael

IP address was traced to a public internet café. We went there right away but haven't found anything useful so far. So, we're at a disadvantage now. Finding the mastermind is like looking for a needle in

find them,"

laptop shut and leaned back in his office chair, giving orders. "The video is fake. I can control myself. I didn't sleep with Sophia. They don't need to use this to smear me. Contact the relevant departments immediately and issue another PR statement. Even if you have to turn Emerald City upside down, I need to know who's

Andrew nodded in agreement.

popped up. All the shareholders of Smith Corporation, except for the Smith family members, gathered in the main

and stood up. "Let's see what

been around for decades. If not, they were

in front of Michael. What he said, they must listen to. What they said, he may or may not listen to. Pushing open the conference room door, Michael walked into a room thick with tension. Everyone gradually quieted

Those hands, which had impatiently signed countless contracts, now seemed

you all need something from me?" Michael asked, breaking

seen the video circulating online?"

Why else

replied, "Of course, it's trending. How could I pretend not to know? Didn't you all come because of the video?

the incident never happened, as if he wasn't the protagonist. Combined with

for years. You should know that while you strictly demand others, you must also strictly demand yourself. But look at what you've done," one person questioned, and the rest

Mr. Smith, you're younger than us. Technically, we're your elders

retorted, growing impatient. His eyebrows raised