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!]

stir up trouble, blowing things 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

We went there right away but haven't found anything useful so far. So,

not, find them," Michael

slammed his 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

Andrew nodded in agreement.

All the shareholders of Smith Corporation, except for the Smith family members,

his pen, and stood up. "Let's see

for decades. If not, they were long-time

but not 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.

in the swivel chair, legs crossed, fingers gently tapping the desk. Those hands, which had impatiently signed countless contracts, now seemed to have all the time in the world, tapping slowly as if time itself had

need something from me?"

the video circulating online?" one of the shareholders finally

Why

to know? Didn't you all come because of the video? Otherwise, why would you gather

happened, as if he wasn't the protagonist. Combined with his nonchalant demeanor, it made

must also strictly demand yourself. But look at what you've done,"

complaint session. "Yes, Mr. Smith, you're younger than us. Technically, we're your elders

retorted, growing impatient. His eyebrows raised slightly, his deep