The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 261

Chapter 261 Boring Birthday

So, just like that, Hayden totally blew the case.

Not only did he lose big time, but his reputation took a nosedive too.

The internet was buzzing with hate, and reporters were swarming the Brown Villa. Even Evelyn and Sophia couldn't catch a break when they got home.

If it weren't for the security guards stepping in, they might've been pelted with eggs.

To make matters worse, Brown Corporation's stock tanked, and public opinion was turning against them. Employees started quitting left and right, and several factories had to shut down.

In short, Hayden got completely owned by Isabella this time.

Meanwhile, Isabella just made a brief appearance and totally crushed it. She knew that good always wins over evil, and she also knew Michael played a huge part in their victory.

If it weren't for him gaining the Brown family's trust and getting Hayden to spill the beans, the court wouldn't have ruled in their favor so quickly. Thinking about this, Isabella turned to Emily, who was resting against the car seat, and said, "Emily, today, we're heading to the Smith Mansion."

Emily thought she misheard. "Mom, aren't we just inviting Michael for a meal? Why are we going to the Smith Mansion together?"

Michael's absence from court wasn't about protecting Sophia's dignity.

It was Scarlett's birthday, and Michael and Veda were at home helping with the celebration, so they couldn't make it to court.

that, but now that they were suddenly going to the Smith Mansion, she worried Scarlett might be displeased and something unexpected

saw through Emily's worries and patiently explained, "We scored a big win today. The reporters definitely won't let this one slip by. The news has probably already reached Scarlett. Since it's her birthday today, as

couldn't

she heard Isabella say again, "After all, it's the Smith family. The Smith family is still under Mason's control. Don't worry, Scarlett can't cause

saw

alone, but now, with her mom by her

driver got in the car, Emily

mother and daughter smiled at each other and held hands.

table. Apart from the sounds of eating, only the

Michael wasn't feeling it. He just kept

on celebrating, but the Smith family was all about tradition, and Mason, being the most traditional of them all, insisted on a birthday dinner for her, even if

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sat at the end of the table, quietly sipping her soup, her face cold. She occasionally

Suddenly, Veda stood up.

earrings, looking stunning, but her

firmly as soon as Veda

instantly

and seeing her unmoved, Michael chimed in. "Veda,

eventually sat back

at her mother, who never showed her any love. She decided to speak her mind. "Why do we pretend to be a family? Grandpa, if we're not getting along, why force us to sit together for a meal? What's the point of celebrating

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