The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 349 Explanation

"You don't know what happened? No worries, I'll fill you in." Mason's smile faded, and he got serious, glancing over at Benjamin. "Benjamin."

Benjamin got the hint, shutting the hospital room door tight and grabbing chairs for Michael and Emily. He acted like Scarlett wasn't even there.

Veda noticed and wanted to speak up for Scarlett, but seeing the cold looks on everyone's faces, even Michael didn't bat an eye. She had to bite her tongue.

"Grandpa, what happened?" Veda asked Mason, her voice full of worry.

Mason calmly pulled a voice recorder from under his blanket and hit play. Just as Scarlett feared, her earlier words echoed through the room.

"Scumbag" and "Go to hell" filled the air, each word dripping with venom. Benjamin and Emily were livid, while Michael and Veda looked ashamed, their faces darkening. Scarlett was left with nowhere to hide, sobbing uncontrollably.

Mason stayed calm, not even flinching. When the recording ended, he turned to Veda. "Now, do you get what happened? Your mom's been plotting to kill me for a while. When I was in the hospital... no, when you were in Everglade City and your brother and sister-in-law went to find you, she had already decided to poison me.

"If it weren't for Emily's mom showing up just in time and catching her, I'd be dead now! I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you."

spoke like he was telling a casual story. Emily admired his composure. Veda was still in shock. She now understood why Michael had spoken to her and Scarlett the way he did earlier. She looked at Scarlett with a newfound

humiliated. She hadn't expected Mason to set her up, nor had she expected her

a venomous look at Michael, gritting her teeth, unable

against me!

Michael. He did nothing wrong. Do you want him

tension in the room was palpable. Veda had

Emily, but she couldn't deny the truth about

up for Michael. He nodded approvingly at her, then took

Mason? Or why was he being blamed by Veda and Scarlett when he knew

find out about Scarlett's intentions? And why did he end up

turn the tables. I had Benjamin call Emily for

came, Scarlett would follow. Emily would then send Veda away, and Benjamin would find

eyes. As the future heir of the Smith Corporation, he needs to understand the reality behind the family. I had Benjamin send Michael a message in my name, timing it so he would see his mother trying to harm his grandfather. My plan was more cunning but not as malicious

on Scarlett. Emily noticed the powerful and composed aura Mason exuded, his deep eyes reflecting his