The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 163 Auctioning Jewelry

The exhibition was finally kicking off.

Thanks to Emily's help, Michael was in a much better mood.

They walked in hand in hand, remembering Mason's orders to put on a good show for everyone.

"I'll stick with you tonight, since this is your scene," Michael whispered in Emily's ear.

Emily felt his warm breath on her skin, making her shiver and her head spin for a moment.

Luckily, Michael pulled her into his arms, gently stroking her back. It was only when someone came up to greet them that Emily started to feel normal again. Emily was puzzled, "Most people here know you, not me. Why are you sticking with me?"

Michael replied, "Everyone's here to see the jewelry designed by Ms. Blair. There's also an auction later, which I don't get. So, of course, I'm sticking with you." "Don't even think about ditching me. I'm your date tonight," Michael emphasized.

Emily found his smug look pretty amusing.

Just as she was about to respond, she saw Veda and Daniel walking in from the entrance.

As soon as Veda saw Emily, she excitedly waved and winked at her, signaling that she had followed her heart and came with Daniel.

Emily said, "It's Veda."

Michael turned around at the sound, his good mood momentarily freezing.

up

here?" Michael

replied, "Daniel

couture dress, long and elegant, making her look particularly dignified. Daniel complemented her perfectly in a custom black suit. The two of them standing together looked

didn't react much to seeing Michael. But today's Emily truly amazed him. "Emily, long time no see. It's rare to see you in this color." Daniel's eyes couldn't move away from

partly to cheer her up. But the main reason was that he had anticipated Emily would come

second choice. All four of them knew this well, but no one exposed

was just trying to enjoy the moment, pretending to

dominance and said to Daniel, "Take

Veda, he would take good care of

he chose to ignore him and led

and Michael

kicked off. Penelope showed up with the auctioneer,

neck. Emily could tell right away it was pricey. Penelope graciously thanked the guests and invited Alice, Michael, Emily, Daniel, and Veda, all the prominent young folks, to say a few words on stage. Jessica

quietly in the audience, clapping. He wasn't into these

why his father, Richard, wasn't at Penelope's first domestic exhibition. Having always lived a sheltered life, he couldn't resist

captivated by the same piece of jewelry. It was the first item in

was just a red gemstone, nothing special. At most, it was bright, big, and shiny, no different from others on

But Emily seemed mesmerized.

it?" Michael

replied, "It's not just about liking it. This ruby isn't just beautiful in color; it's a classic cut, flawless inside, and most importantly, it's from

Michael was amazed. "You can even tell where it's