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.

wasn't so concerned that he'd lose his cool. Pressuring Veda to recount the events 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 too extreme to others. So who would want to harm her? Mason knew

can prove he was the mastermind? Veda said she had never seen that guy before,

darkened, and he let out a cold snort,

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

you're not hanging out with those bad influences anymore! Veda, if you have any sense, you'll understand that I'm

left the room

of Mason's cane faded away, leaving the room tense.

hold back her tears any longer. "Why is this happening to me? I really

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

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

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

depth of Veda's feelings for Daniel. Even now, she

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 see me like this, Emily. I'm

your pathetic state." Emily's words were a

love was

If

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

Emily helped Veda tidy

like the pampered, beautiful, and proud young lady she used to be. Emily praised her a