The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 399 Unwelcome Guest

In the end, Emily invited Bryan over to her place.

"Want something to drink?" Emily asked, trying to sound more energetic than she felt.

Bryan shook his head. He wasn't here for refreshments. He had something important to discuss, and he knew it wouldn't go well. He decided to cut to the chase.

"Emily, I came to see you, but I also need to talk about something. Let's sit down and chat."

Bryan's face was unreadable. He was good at hiding his emotions.

Emily couldn't figure out what he was thinking, but she knew she couldn't just send him away. She didn't say anything and sat down, keeping a bit of distance between them.

Bryan understood what Emily was going through. She was pushing everyone away, not just him. She was grieving and couldn't handle all the questions and sympathy. She was worn out.

After a moment, Bryan gathered his courage and spoke, "Do you know why I'm here?" He didn't want to beat around the bush, but the words were hard to say.

As soon as the Ward family came up...

But Emily was direct. "You're Alice's boyfriend. You're not here because Ms. Blair sent you to check on my work, right? I already know why you're here, so just say it.

"Bryan, I know you don't like to waste time, and neither do I. You have your reasons, and I have mine. Let's just get this over with."

taken aback. Then, without hesitation, he pulled a bank card from

take it, Emily, but since we know each other, at least let me finish what I have to say. Don't make this trip

eyebrow, finding Bryan's behavior unusual. But then again, people would do anything for

it were her... well, no point

ahead," Emily replied, sounding

response. "I know you have issues with the Ward family. I'm Alice's boyfriend, so we're naturally at odds. But Alice sent me here, and I need to say a few

about Ms. Taylor's passing. You know Alice isn't one to fake sympathy. This money, Leo probably mentioned it to you before. If you don't want it, I'll take it back,

to pity you. You were loved by Ms. Taylor and have a good job

realized he had misspoken and quickly apologized.

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tension in the room was palpable, but Bryan pressed on, thinking of Alice. "They don't have any other intentions. They believe this money is rightfully yours. Emily, no matter what, you can't deny the family ties. Since Ms. Taylor was part of the Ward family, no one will

Rightfully hers?

if it meant I could

left Bryan stunned, unsure

the doorbell rang

Who could it be

guest,

darkened, and even Bryan's expression turned cold. He quickly stuffed the bank card into

you're here too," Scarlett said, as confident as ever. Despite being exiled and