The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 135 Friends Appear

"Hey Emily, where you headed?"

Michael frowned as he saw Emily grabbing her bag, ready to leave.

"You guys are going out to eat, right? Why should I stick around? Might as well go home and tidy up a bit. Maybe you can clock out early too, huh, Mr. Smith?" Emily's words were always sharp, and Michael was used to it. Jessica, on the other hand, looked completely lost. She turned to Michael with a puzzled expression.

Michael just shrugged, looking helpless. He walked over to Emily, took her hand, and said to Jessica, "That's just how my wife is. She's had a fiery temper since she was a kid."

Emily looked even more confused at that.

Thankfully, Jessica broke the awkward silence with a laugh and extended her hand to Emily. "I love it! Your wife's got spunk!"

Jessica introduced herself, "Hey, I'm Jessica Foster. Just got back to the country today. Michael and I go way back! I missed your wedding, so I didn't recognize you in the elevator earlier. My bad. I actually thought you were Michael's assistant. You're pretty funny, playing along like that!"

A friend who just got back? No wonder Michael never mentioned her. So they were childhood friends, and she totally misunderstood their relationship. Feeling a bit awkward, Emily said, "Hi, I'm Emily Brown. Just call me Emily. I wasn't trying to... I've really been working as Michael's secretary lately." Jessica looked at Michael for confirmation.

Michael nodded.

Jessica laughed, "I get it, just some playful banter between a married couple. You guys are hilarious! Emily, nice to meet you. Just call me Jessica!" Jessica was super easygoing.

Well, at least with people she knew well.

misunderstanding, the three of them

their chat, Emily found out why Jessica

while, but it didn't work out. I didn't want to be just another pretty face, so I went

groups much, otherwise, you'd know me. I'm kind of a big deal! Those people at the door earlier? All my fans!" Jessica said, taking a big bite of

generous, and Emily couldn't

problems could someone like

Why's your face so flushed? I noticed it in the office earlier but didn't say

flushed face, Emily felt a bit embarrassed. She glanced

swamped, and with Andrew not around, Michael must be

to worry him, so she fibbed. "Oh, it's nothing. I just rushed my makeup and went a little heavy on the

if Michael ever gives you a hard time, let me know, and I'll set him straight! Just to be clear, I'm only helping as a friend. We've been tight since we were kids, no romantic stuff at all!" Jessica leaned in and whispered

the earlier misunderstandings

there to sign a contract for an upcoming endorsement

now. As Michael's longtime friend, I had to step up

about that video? Is it fake? Michael, do you need my help? I have a friend who's a whiz at video forensics.

paused, their steaks forgotten, and looked at

the

you finish all your work today? When I came in, I saw a bunch of shareholder assistants waiting around. Are they giving you a hard time again? Michael, don't worry, this will all blow over..." Emily tried to

dividends and still want to show off. They're not worth my time. But you,

her troubles to

the moment I saw you in the office. Even someone as oblivious