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."

from yesterday. She blinked, listening to the call end, and turned

you're done, call Daniel to pick you up. Sometimes, when faced

gradually dimmed. Indeed, just like her and Michael, they might never have

perhaps forced happiness would eventually turn

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

this, Emily squeezed Veda's

immediately felt a surge of strength. She smiled and

Outside the Smith Mansion.

a sports car parked at the entrance, not the Maybach

she walked over

enough, Michael was in the driver's

Manor first. I need to change."

bag back

it was the pink dress she

"You..." Emily started.

it on. I know forcing you

to be speaking in

different person,

Emily felt the pressure. She took a deep breath

Michael still didn't answer.

expect mentioning Bryan would

Michael to respond, Emily couldn't help but think about what Veda

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

like he was going to explode. After that, I gave up. I care about Michael a lot, and I couldn't give him up

Previously, she had only heard Jessica mention it briefly, and it was only today that she understood

Emily couldn't hold it in any

on the brakes, startling Emily. "Michael, what are you

film.

Michael unbuckled his seatbelt