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.

three of them headed to the

their chat, Emily found out why Jessica had

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

girl group. Emily, you probably don't follow foreign girl groups much, otherwise, you'd know me. I'm kind of a

was bright and generous, and Emily

kind of problems could someone like

"But Emily, you seem a bit off. Why's your face so flushed? I noticed it in the office earlier but didn't say anything! Michael, are you

face, Emily felt a bit embarrassed. She glanced

and with Andrew not around, Michael must be

"Oh, it's nothing. I

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 to Emily, "Honestly, Michael's

the earlier misunderstandings and worries

a contract for an

Smith Corporation's in a bit of a bind right now. As Michael's longtime friend, I had to step up

Michael, do you need my help? I have a friend who's a whiz at

Michael and Emily paused, their steaks forgotten, and looked

excuse of visiting the Smith Mansion to

shareholder assistants waiting around. Are they giving you a hard time again? Michael, don't worry, this will all blow over..." Emily tried to comfort him. But Michael, ever the stoic, remained calm despite the chaos

have been raking in dividends and still want to show off. They're not worth my time. But you, don't you have something to explain to me?"

that Emily kept her troubles to herself, always too

the red mark on your face the moment I saw you in the office. Even