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."

yesterday. She

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 the next

gradually dimmed. Indeed, just like her and Michael,

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

asked you to be his date,

this, Emily squeezed Veda's

of strength. She smiled

Outside the Smith Mansion.

the

over to

was in

and said, "Let's hit Emerald Lake Manor first. I need to change." Michael, looking all serious,

bag back

dress she had admired in the

"You..." Emily started.

cut her off, "Put it on. I

be

he was acting like a different person, not joking

so quiet, Emily felt the pressure. She took a deep breath and asked, "Where

Michael still didn't answer.

mentioning Bryan would get such a strong reaction

Michael to respond, Emily couldn't

to reconcile. You don't know, I used to like Bryan a lot. He was smart, came

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

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

should I change..." Emily couldn't hold it in any longer and looked directly at Michael, repeating her

slammed on the brakes, startling Emily. "Michael,

the car. This sports car has a special single-layer film. You can't see inside

his seatbelt