The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 143 The Graceful and Noble Lady

The banquet hall was buzzing with people mingling, toasting, and chatting, making the whole scene pretty dazzling.

Emily was thinking about sneaking out for some fresh air. But just as she was about to turn around, she heard Bryan suddenly speak up next to her. "When did you and Michael tie the knot?"

Bryan had been glued to his phone, playing a game, and she had no idea when he stopped and noticed her. Emily was caught off guard and awkwardly sat back down, forcing a smile. "Uh, we've been married for three years." Bryan nodded, looking like he wanted to keep the conversation going. "I left Emerald City three years ago, so no wonder I've never seen you. I didn't come back when Michael was sick either. I was busy with work and, you know, young and clueless."

As he spoke, Emily noticed a hint of regret on Bryan's face. It seemed like Jessica was right; these two still thought about each other, but now they were like strangers who couldn't even have a proper chat.

It was just that they didn't do business together anymore, so what was the big deal?

Emily thought to herself but she still had to be polite, so she comforted Bryan. "Michael understands. You both are busy. Meeting again when you've achieved success is the best outcome."

Emily's words always had a way of making people feel at ease.

Bryan, who rarely smiled, responded to Emily. "Michael is older than me, so you're my sister-in-law. Is it okay if I call you Emily?"

Using her first name seemed fitting. At least it showed Bryan didn't want to be strangers with Michael.

repeatedly and replied, "Of course, you're Michael's

as she finished speaking, Emily didn't expect Bryan to ask her again, "Did Michael

dumbfounded. Should she say he did or

gaze kept

quiet, would be chatting so warmly with his wife today? And Emily, always drawing attention wherever she went, really stood out. For a moment, the banquet hall was filled with Michael's

the other side, Mabel had

in her forties, dressed elegantly, with well-groomed, voluminous hair that looked both

was clear she was someone who frequented high society and dealt with people often, not just a simple housewife in a

to herself as

second, Bryan stood up. He buttoned his suit properly, nodded politely to her,

pretty close. But what really caught Emily's eye was the

a keen eye for such details. The necklace was made of sparkling diamonds and smooth platinum, with the diamonds shining

among the diamonds. It was clear the craftsmen had put a lot

you staring at?" Just as Emily was admiring the necklace, Michael suddenly appeared behind her. With a stiff expression, he asked her, looking more like a

to him either, responding unhappily, "None of

immediately

you mean? Yesterday you said you were here to help me resolve past misunderstandings, but look at what you're doing today. First, you disappear with Jessica, then you chat warmly with Bryan in

to completely infiltrate my social circle and drive me crazy? Your plan is