The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 215 Blood Relations Couldn't Be Erased

"Can you break it down for me?" Scarlett's voice was icy cold.

Emily froze for a second, then Scarlett kept going. "What's the deal with you and Bryan staying up together in the dead of night? Why'd he bring you back? Emily, I seriously underestimated you. You even managed to get Bryan, that ice king! I didn't think you'd still be so shameless. What's the plan? Not happy with the Smiths, so you're moving on to the Watsons? I heard you're pretty chummy with Bryan's mom!"

Scarlett's tone dripped with sarcasm and disdain.

She leaned in closer, eyes full of malice. "So, you planning to marry into the Watson family next? Think the Smiths are dead? Or maybe you think I'm dead? Doing whatever you want without a second thought?" Yep, Scarlett hadn't changed a bit.

Even if she got thrown in jail, it wouldn't matter much. She was only charged with attempted crime, and with some fines and a short stint, she'd be out.

Family ties and blood relations couldn't be erased.

Scarlett would always be Michael and Veda's biological mom.

Emily took a deep breath, trying to stay cool.

She knew any sign of panic would look like guilt.

Plus, explaining her and Bryan's actions was tricky.

Bringing Alice into it would be like biting the hand that fed her.

think you've got it wrong. Bryan and I were just talking about work. You might not know, but the Watson Corporation's been having some issues. I went to help Penelope and Bryan. We've got a lot of work plans, so we might've talked

of contempt. "You think I'd buy that? Work? At this

"Mom, I've explained. If you don't believe me, I can show you the work documents. Why are you so aggressive? Why target me?" Emily looked Scarlett straight in

tension between

been gunning for Emily, not for anything else,

ruin Emily's reputation, and drive her out of Emerald

son's wife, my daughter-in-law. Not coming home at night

always facing my aggression but never able to fight back, just like when I had someone humiliate you. You're

just starting! From today, from this moment, I'll show you what

clenched her fists so hard her knuckles turned white. She never

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Veda could be swayed by

Scarlett still

know what she'd done wrong, or why Scarlett was so jealous

smoke, and she had to be strong and

about to

could finally leave this family and live the life she

felt a lot calmer. "Mom, this is the last time I'll call you mom. You tried to harm me under the guise of giving me medical expenses. I even thought about ending it all. But

could she

her own son? How many people

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