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.

was his way of trying to figure out the bigger conspiracy behind it. Veda might have a sharp tongue, but she wouldn't do anything

she had never seen that guy before, which means they didn't know each other. There must be someone else behind this, someone who wants

tightened, his gaze darkened, and he let out

wasn't going to coddle her. He asked firmly, "I'll give you a few days to think about what you've been doing outside. Tell me everything, down to the last detail, until we find the mastermind. Only then will I let you leave

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

Mason left the room without waiting

leaving the

this happening to me? I

and hugged Veda, letting her rest her head on her shoulder. Soon, Emily's shoulder was soaked with tears. She had never seen

days so we can find the culprit. In a month, you can start fresh abroad. Veda, you're still young. Your life

her own plans and someone she couldn't let go of. Now, she didn't have any hostility towards Emily, so she spoke frankly. "Emily, I can't let go of Daniel. I love him, I really love him. I don't want to go abroad. I just want to be with him, but I know I'm

for Daniel. Even now, she was still thinking about him. Daniel was

helping Michael with his injury. He should be done soon. I'll ask him to come down and

who loves you wouldn't care about your pathetic state." Emily's words

or his pathetic state. But love was a gamble. She bet on the wrong person, and

hopeful about love, Emily saw a reflection of her younger self. If she could help

love yourself first. You can be good to Daniel, but only if he's worth it. I'll go check

Emily helped Veda tidy her

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, before she