The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 160 An Awkward Situation

Emily asked, "So, back then, it was just Michael and Bryan running the Smith Corporation on their own?"

Emily was floored. She had only planned to visit the Smith Mansion to see Mason and Veda, but she stumbled upon some jaw-dropping news.

This news finally made Emily understand why Michael was so furious last night.

Veda nodded, "Yeah, Bryan could've backed out before the agreement was signed. If he had, Michael wouldn't have been stuck with all those penalties. Six million dollars! And Michael was only eighteen."

"Not only that, he started the Smith Corporation from scratch, which means he was just a high school senior with no money. Imagine being hit with a six-million-dollar debt at that age. And Bryan? He just skipped town! Honestly, Michael shouldn't forgive him; he should demand compensation for emotional distress!"

The room fell silent, the tension thick in the air. Emily's face was a mix of emotions, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts.

Yeah, just like Veda said. Michael was only eighteen, trying to break away from his family and start fresh with his best friend. But his friend betrayed him, leaving him with a massive debt.

How did Michael get through it back then? Emily couldn't know, nor could she judge Michael for being cold and ruthless.

Thinking about it, Emily felt a deep sadness. She was sad for misunderstanding Michael and for blaming him so suddenly. Just then, her phone rang.

"I'm at the Smith Mansion," Emily said, feeling a bit guilty and unsure how to face Michael.

"I know," came the cold reply from the other end.

"I'm coming back right now," Emily said, thinking Michael was calling to rush her.

Michael replied, "No need, I'm right outside the Smith Mansion. Come out."

Emily said, "But I haven't changed into my dress yet."

Michael replied, "I brought it for you."

white dress from yesterday. She blinked, listening to the

have to go. Veda, you should also go back inside and get ready. Once you're done, call Daniel to pick you up. Sometimes, when faced with an opportunity, you have to seize it. Because if you let it slip away, you never know when

she spoke, Emily's expression gradually dimmed. Indeed, just like her and Michael, they might

always arose between them, making Emily increasingly believe that perhaps forced happiness would eventually

to be his date,

saying this, Emily squeezed Veda's

She smiled

Outside the Smith Mansion.

parked at the

she walked over to

was in the

the passenger door, hopped in, and said, "Let's hit Emerald Lake Manor first. I need

saw a big bag back there. She reached

it was the pink dress she had admired in the

"You..." Emily started.

it on. I know forcing you isn't

be speaking

like a different

She took

Michael still didn't answer.

mentioning Bryan would get such a strong reaction

couldn't help but think about what Veda

used to like Bryan a lot. He was smart, came from a good

time I mentioned Bryan, he looked like he was going to explode. After that, I gave up. I care

helpless. She wasn't aware of what happened between him and Bryan. Previously, she had only heard Jessica mention it briefly, and

hold it in any longer

slammed on the brakes,

"Change in the car. This sports car has a special single-layer film. You can't see inside from the outside. I'll

Michael unbuckled his seatbelt and got