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."

dress from yesterday. She blinked, listening to the call

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

Emily's expression gradually dimmed. Indeed, just like her

believe that perhaps forced happiness would eventually turn into an illusion,

to be his date, and you're actually very happy about

this, Emily squeezed

smiled and responded, "Okay, Emily, I'll listen to

Outside the Smith Mansion.

parked at the

she walked over to take

enough, Michael was in

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

saw a big bag back there. She reached over

pink dress she had

"You..." Emily started.

her off, "Put it on. I

seemed to be speaking in

like a different person, not joking or talking

the pressure. She took a

Michael still didn't answer.

Bryan would get such a

Emily couldn't help but think about what

them to reconcile. You don't know, I used to like Bryan a

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

between him and Bryan. Previously, she had only heard Jessica mention it briefly, and it was only today that

hold it in any longer

could finish, Michael slammed on the brakes, startling Emily. "Michael, what

sports car has a special single-layer film. You

unbuckled his