The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 152 The Mistress of the Smith Family

"Hey, remember, don't bother Veda unless it's really necessary. Make sure there's plenty of food and drinks for her, just in case she needs anything. Oh, and I replaced all her toiletries with new ones. It's been a while, and some of them might've expired."

At the Smith Mansion, Emily was giving instructions to Lexine and the others.

Mason stood off to the side, nodding along, secretly impressed by how well Emily was fitting into the Smith family. She was really starting to take on the role of the family matriarch.

But then he glanced over at Veda, who was lying on the bed, silently sobbing and trembling. Mason felt completely lost.

This was his eldest granddaughter, the one he'd spoiled since she was a kid. How could she have been kidnapped, almost had her reputation destroyed, and nearly lost her life? Was there really such a powerful criminal force in Emerald City that could just ignore the law like that?

"Veda, you need to tell me everything, or how am I supposed to find the culprit?" Mason said, stomping his cane in frustration.

But Veda had just been through a terrifying ordeal. If Michael hadn't shown up in time, she might have been seriously hurt by the criminal.

Right now, Veda's eyes were filled with fear, and she looked at everyone with a hint of suspicion.

On the way home, it was Emily's constant comforting that helped. Otherwise, who knew what might have happened.

Seeing Mason pressuring Veda, Emily quickly stepped in. "Grandpa, Veda's been through a lot. Let her rest for now. As for the criminal, hasn't he already been caught? Don't worry, we will..." Before Emily could finish, Mason cut her off.

that he'd lose his cool. Pressuring Veda to recount the events was his way of trying to figure out the bigger conspiracy

know the criminal was caught red-handed, but who can prove he was the mastermind? Veda said she had never seen that guy before,

angry this time. His lips tightened, his gaze darkened, and he let out a

to think about what you've been

in Emerald City, and you're not hanging out with those bad influences anymore! Veda, if you have any sense, you'll understand that I'm doing this for your

room without waiting

faded away, leaving the room tense. Only Veda and Emily

any longer. "Why is this happening to me? I really don't know anything. I don't

went over and hugged Veda, letting her rest her head on her shoulder. Soon, Emily's shoulder was soaked

Tell us everything that happened in the past few days so we can find the culprit. In a month, you can start

"Emily, I can't let go of Daniel. I love him, I really

by the depth of Veda's feelings for Daniel. Even now, she was still thinking

this, Emily let go of Veda and gently wiped her tears, saying softly, "Daniel is upstairs helping Michael with his injury. He should be done soon. I'll ask him to come down and see you. You two can have a good talk, okay?" "No, absolutely not!" Veda refused without a second thought. "I can't let Daniel

wouldn't care about your

state. But love was a gamble. She bet on

self. If she

to Daniel, but only if he's worth it. I'll go check on

that, Emily helped Veda tidy her

already been cleaned up and was wearing high-end silk pajamas, with no visible injuries. She still looked like the pampered, beautiful, and proud young lady she used to be. Emily praised her a bit, making the insecure Veda smile,