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.

of them headed to the

Emily found out why Jessica had come

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

became the leader of a girl group. Emily, you probably don't follow foreign girl groups much, otherwise, you'd know me. I'm kind of a big deal! Those

and generous, and Emily couldn't help but envy

problems could someone like

so flushed? I noticed it

out her flushed face, Emily felt

Corporation was swamped, and with Andrew not around, Michael must

it's nothing. I

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

the earlier misunderstandings and worries melt

she was there to sign a contract for an upcoming endorsement with

a bind right now. As Michael's longtime friend, I had to step up and help as soon as I

that video? Is it fake? Michael, do you need my help? I have a friend who's a whiz at video forensics. He might be able to restore the

Emily paused, their steaks forgotten,

parting ways with Jessica, Michael used the excuse of visiting the

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 comfort

think I'm that easy to push around? Those shareholders 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

her troubles to herself, always

you in the office.