The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 162

Chapter 162 Let Bygones Be Bygones

Alice got the hint right away and grabbed Bryan's hand, ready to leave. "Bryan, that's enough. We're outta here!"

But Bryan was still fuming. He turned on Michael, snapping, "Misunderstandings? I don't think so. Maybe knowing you was a mistake from the start."

It wasn't until Alice practically dragged him away that things started to chill out. The crowd slowly began to disperse.

Emily let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness things didn't get too crazy, and Penelope's jewelry exhibition was still intact.

But Bryan's parting words probably stung Michael.

Emily glanced over, and yep, her fears were confirmed.

Michael gave a bitter smile and looked down, hiding his expression.

"You okay?" Emily asked, feeling a pang of sympathy.

Michael slowly lifted his eyes, filled with a mix of emotions. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"

With that, Michael took Emily's hand and led her out of the main exhibition hall.

with stars scattered across the

and every now and then, a guest would pass by, either greeting Michael or commenting on how great

in her pink dress and Michael in his white suit. They were quite the

only half-listening to the guests;

to know why Emily had instinctively protected

didn't think it was a big deal; he was actually

stood there, silent

someone meant protecting them no matter what, right? What other reason could there be? Emily finally said, "I

with that answer, but he wasn't dumb. He knew Emily was

and he agreed. But then everything changed." "I heard a bit from Veda. She said... Bryan backed out after signing the agreement, leaving you to pay six million dollars in compensation. That's no

was best to clear the air. Otherwise, there'd always be misunderstandings and unresolved

then, I had no contact with my family and was

deserve to be my friend. Some people say he might have had his reasons, but what about me? Did I deserve to endure all this?" Michael practically gritted

clear that those few words couldn't capture the countless

Bryan, his best friend, had abandoned him at his lowest

much alone. She got why he hated

but didn't dare to ask. She just listened as Michael continued. "The girl you saw earlier is Alice. She grew up abroad, so she's pretty

I wanted to pursue Alice, even after I had

quite persistent. I've never seen him care so much about any girl, except Alice. Even after all these years without contact, he still

was all because of Alice. She was indeed a carefree girl, having lived abroad for years. No

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