The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 172 Parting on Bad Terms

"The Watsons? Why? Besides me, has anyone else from the Watson family given you trouble?" Bryan shot back at Michael, not missing a beat. Emily glanced at Michael, curious.

Michael, however, was staring Bryan down with a determined look. "Wasn't six million dollars enough back then? If I do business with the Watsons again, I might lose everything." Bryan snapped, "Michael, what are you talking about?"

Businessmen were always cautious. They not only prayed for good deals but also watched their words carefully.

Even though Bryan wasn't directly involved, he knew his family took these things seriously.

Michael's words were definitely out of line.

The tension between them thickened.

Emily felt awkward, stuck in the middle.

Just then, Bryan's phone rang. He answered, and a playful woman's voice came through. "Hey, darling, you're still up! My parents didn't catch us today! When are you picking me up tomorrow?"

If Emily hadn't met Alice, she might've thought Bryan was seeing someone else.

But the voice on the phone was unmistakably...

"Alice?" Michael asked first, clearly curious too.

Alice heard Michael's voice, which only added to the confusion. Her sweet voice chimed in again. "Is that Michael? So you two are together? What are you guys up to behind my back? Michael, are you playing games with Bryan?" It was clear now; the caller was Alice.

Emily wasn't wrong; Bryan and Alice were definitely seeing each other.

So, Bryan's cold attitude towards Michael was probably because he thought Michael still had feelings for Alice?

Emily felt like she had found a new angle.

hung up, she immediately asked,

nodded, glancing at Michael.

asked Bryan

curiosity was taken by Bryan as jealousy.

be surprised, right? This is good news. Ms. Blair likes Alice too. Why are you two keeping it a

news? Bryan looked at

couldn't help but think that business

had become as good at acting as Jessica, all

can you drop the act? You must be really upset, right?

bewildered by

of nonsense was

Michael glanced at Emily.

be together. No matter how unhappy you are, you can't take

across from Bryan,

dinner was clearly a

stood up, pulling Emily with him, and said to Bryan, annoyed, "Thanks for bringing my wife back safely. But that doesn't give you the right to lecture me. As for Alice, if you two are together, it's because you have a strong connection. I'll wish you well as Alice's friend.

held Emily's hand, and Bryan could see their fingers

liked Alice, and now I have someone I care about. There's no need for you to be on guard against me. Look at the photos in this house. Think

hearing Michael's words and his

down his fork,

"Michael, be gentle! It

dragged Emily

Michael didn't hesitate and pulled

were so close,

her face, making her inexplicably anxious. "I know you're

she could finish,

couldn't stand the thought of Emily slipping