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.

replied, "Of

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

was Emily's turn to be dumbfounded. Should she say he did or

gaze kept

And Emily, always drawing attention wherever

side, Mabel had also

was accompanied by someone, a woman in her forties, dressed elegantly, with well-groomed, voluminous hair that looked

and dealt with people often, not just a simple housewife in a wealthy

thought to herself

up. He buttoned his suit properly, nodded politely

indicating they were pretty close. But what really caught Emily's eye was the necklace around the woman's

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

a distance, Emily could see the intricate white gold flowers and pink gemstones embedded among the diamonds. It was clear the

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

polite to him either,

Michael immediately noticed Bryan's cold

help me resolve past misunderstandings, but look

trying to do? Are you trying to completely infiltrate my social circle and drive me crazy? Your plan is