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 to

you doing here?" Michael asked

replied, "Daniel invited

very happy. She was holding Daniel's arm, wearing a black and green haute couture dress, long and elegant, making her look particularly dignified.

amazed him. "Emily, long time no see. It's rare to see you in this color." Daniel's eyes

main reason was that he had anticipated Emily would come with Michael, since the host was

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

just trying to enjoy

angry. He pulled Emily closer to assert his dominance and said to Daniel, "Take good care of Veda. If she gets even a scratch, I'll hold you responsible." "Michael!" Veda frowned,

warning seriously. Since he had invited Veda, he would take good care of her, without needing

let's go inside." Daniel knew Michael was unreasonable, so he chose to ignore him and led Veda

and Michael followed

exhibition, the small auction kicked off. Penelope showed up

Penelope graciously thanked the guests and invited Alice, Michael, Emily, Daniel, and Veda, all the prominent young folks, to say a few words on

Bryan stood quietly in the audience, clapping. He wasn't into these social gatherings, and his career

father, Richard, wasn't at Penelope's first domestic exhibition. Having always lived a

both captivated by the same piece of jewelry. It was the

Michael, it was just a red gemstone, nothing special. At most,

But Emily seemed mesmerized.

it?" Michael asked

This ruby isn't just beautiful in color; it's a classic cut,

confident answer, Michael was amazed. "You can