The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 400 Quietly Moving

Scarlett was starting to get a bit anxious.

Her usual tactics might work on others, but with people like Michael and Bryan, it was like punching a brick wall-no effect, and it could even backfire on her.

Bryan stood protectively in front of Emily, his expression stern as he faced Scarlett.

Emily was surprised too, staring at Bryan in disbelief.

Sensing the sudden hostility, Scarlett's expression changed, and she let out a long sigh. "Bryan, I'm still your elder. What are you doing?"

"Some elders deserve respect, and some don't." Bryan chuckled, hands in his pockets. His words hit Scarlett like a sharp arrow to the heart. "What did you say?"

Bryan remained calm and composed. "Nothing much, Mrs. Smith. I know you've been giving Emily a hard time for a while now. And you know, I'm not one to meddle in other people's family affairs.

"But your constant harassment is getting out of hand. People who don't know might think Emily did something terrible.

"As Emily's friend, I can't just stand by and watch. Of course, you can try to twist my relationship with Emily, but let's see if Michael buys it."

In the tense atmosphere, Bryan's slow, deliberate words hit Scarlett right where it hurt. He even anticipated Scarlett's next move, bringing Michael into the conversation. Emily watched from the side, impressed by Bryan's sharp retorts.

"You... Bryan! What nonsense are you spouting? Do you think I'd badmouth Michael's best friend? I know you and Michael have been close since childhood, so you should be on my side. After all, I'm Michael's biological mother."

Emily was still processing Bryan's fierce comeback when Scarlett turned her anger towards her.

Scarlett, furious, pointed a finger at Emily, refusing to back down. "Is it possible that in Michael's eyes, I'm not even as significant as this bitch? What a joke, a disgrace to the Smith family!"

It was clear Scarlett was losing her composure, her words becoming more reckless.

Emily, tired of the insults, chose to ignore her. Bryan's sharp words had already left Scarlett reeling.

Bryan let out a light laugh, drawing Emily's attention. He smirked at Scarlett. "Mrs. Smith, if you want to talk about the Smith family's disgrace, I have plenty to say."

leaned in closer to Scarlett, pretending not to hear her clearly. "What did you just say? You're Michael's biological mother? You got one thing right. Michael and I have been close since childhood,

Biological mother.

was a sore spot for Scarlett, like an old wound that never

wanted to get rid of it, but it was a part of her. Removing it would

with the pain and regret every

seen.

"Bryan!"

face darkened, but she couldn't lash out

the Watson family, after all. Even if

still

cons,

but not without

Scarlett's witch-like warnings, remained unfazed. She calmly

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"Thank you."

quickly reverted to his distant, cold demeanor. "It

thought the matter was over, but

planning to keep living like

layers to

didn't intervene? Or why she tolerated it and didn't leave the

think

needed to leave everything behind and

out.

without a

with Alice's hopes, but seeing Emily's attitude, he

any money or goodwill

pride or spite against

for

never treated Isabella well, so why should they expect