The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 177 The Haunting Spirit

Michael and Emily spotted Wayne, and man, he looked way more worn out than when they first met him.

Well, who wouldn't be down in the dumps being stuck in a place like this? He brought it on himself, totally deserved it!

Michael kept a straight face when he saw Wayne, 'cause it just reminded him of all the crap Veda went through.

Emily, though, stayed cool. She was the first to speak up. "You've already confessed, so why'd you call us here?"

Wayne slowly lifted his head, staring at Emily with this creepy smirk that made her skin crawl.

Wayne said, "You're pretty, but being with a blind coward like him is a waste."

Emily was totally caught off guard by that.

"What the hell did you just say?" Michael was fuming, and if it weren't for the glass between them, he would've lunged at Wayne and knocked him out. "Enough, Michael!" Emily quickly stopped him and turned back to Wayne, glaring.

To her, this guy had no reason to kidnap Veda and go after Michael if he didn't have some beef with them. It just didn't add up!

Could there be more to this story?

into the Smith family, right? If you know how powerful the Smiths are in Emerald City, you should know your days are numbered." "As long as you keep messing with the Smith family,

ready to leave

family has some power in Emerald City, sure, but do you really think you're all-powerful? You'll never know who you've pissed

cops, seeing things getting heated, took Wayne

Michael back

hired the best lawyer in Emerald City to make sure he rots in prison for life! So he can't hurt anyone

think you have that much pull, Michael? Money isn't everything, and the cops don't work for the Smith

what Wayne had said. "Michael, just like your stupid sister, she'll never know who really harmed her!" According to Wayne, should Veda know something? But

thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. As soon as she got home, she headed straight

kidnapping, she had become much more composed. She spent most of

not wanting to waste her days anymore. Emily thought this was a good thing

and it would take some time for a suitable one for Veda to open up. To keep Veda from getting bored at home, Emily prepared some

calming, with no downsides. Unexpectedly, Veda really enjoyed it and

and smiled.

now felt very close to Emily whenever she saw her. She immediately pulled her over to show her the new block house she was building. "How is it? I built it exactly according to the picture, isn't it impressive? I didn't think I'd be good at this. I used to think I was useless, with no hobbies. Now I see, I just

the future, that would be great. Not one given by Grandpa or Michael, but one I bought with my

Veda's beautiful dreams. But that matter...

there's something I

about much. This question had been like a thorn in her heart, impossible to ignore or

Emily, having been through many