The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 186 Taking Over the Jewelry Industry

So, Emily and Bryan decided to meet up at this café, and it felt super formal. Emily was pretty shocked because Bryan never really reached out to her. Even when they had to meet for something, Bryan barely said a word to her. The most he ever talked to her was the day he gave her a ride home.

This whole setup made Emily think something big was going down. So, she got to the café early.

But, surprise! Bryan was already there before her. As soon as he spotted Emily, he got up to say hi. This just made Emily more sure that something important was up.

"Was there traffic on the way?" Bryan asked as soon as they sat down.

Clearly, small talk wasn't his thing. If there was traffic, would she have gotten there early?

Bryan looked a bit nervous and unsure, not like someone who could run a company. Compared to Michael, they were worlds apart.

Emily couldn't help but wonder how someone as lively and energetic as Alice ended up with Bryan. But hey, people acted differently around different folks. Maybe Bryan was just like this with her and totally different when he was with Alice? Thinking about this, Emily smiled. Bryan looked a bit confused, and then Emily cut to the chase. "Traffic was fine. You didn't call me here just to ask that, right? Just spill it. I know you're busy, and I made time to come here. Smith Corporation's got some new projects I'm on, so let's keep it quick."

Bryan nodded, appreciating her directness. He got straight to the point. "Jessica told me you've always freelanced, even after marrying Michael. Now you're handling Smith Corporation's work, so you must have a ton of experience." Bryan rarely talked this much, especially to her. This made Emily even more sure that Bryan had something important to discuss. Since it was about work, it had to be a business thing.

Emily replied, "Experienced is a bit much. I can help with design stuff. What do you need?"

putting aside my past with Michael, I'm asking as a friend. Are you interested in my mom's jewelry business? I'd like to

got her own stuff, but this is temporary. If

didn't hear anything Bryan said after

"Yeah, manage. It's mainly my mom's idea.

done deal. Penelope wanted to go abroad, maybe to start something new or

about it, Emily, who could totally relate, let out a

Watson Mansion that day. "Once the pain is over, it's fine. You fall, you get back up, life goes

She thinks you're really talented in this area and could use your help. She's just too drained to handle it all. Everything in Emerald City has her spinning." "If someone could step in

that, Bryan was ready to

surprised him by answering right away. "Okay. I can help. I just need

her own mind, but he didn't expect her to make such a big

Taking on this job so confidently showed she was much more than just a

expression, Emily knew what he was

work at Smith Corporation. Once I wrap up the current project, I think I can step down. My passion is design, not being a secretary. Michael might be my husband and my boss,

this side

He trailed off.