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.

walked up to

here?" Michael asked while frowning, cautiously

replied, "Daniel invited

dress, long and elegant, making her look particularly dignified. Daniel complemented her perfectly in a custom black suit.

Emily truly amazed him. "Emily, long time no see. It's

invited Veda was partly to cheer her up. But the main reason was that he had anticipated Emily would come with Michael, since the host was Penelope,

four of them knew this well, but no

was just trying to enjoy the moment, pretending to be

gaze, Michael couldn't help but get angry. He pulled Emily closer to assert his dominance and said to Daniel, "Take good

invited Veda, he would

was unreasonable, so he chose to ignore him

and Michael followed

the small auction kicked off. Penelope showed up with the auctioneer, grabbing everyone's

a full set of jewelry on her ears and 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 arrived late with her team and

wasn't into these

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

by the same piece of jewelry. It was the first item in the auction, the Star of

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

But Emily seemed mesmerized.

it?" Michael asked

ruby isn't just beautiful in color; it's a classic cut, flawless inside, and

was amazed.