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."

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, but I've never heard him mention having a biological

Biological mother.

a sore spot for Scarlett, like an old

rid of it, but it was a part of her. Removing it would leave her

keeping it meant living with the pain and regret every time

seen.

"Bryan!"

darkened, but she couldn't lash out

all. Even

his mother was still a

pros and cons, Scarlett

not without

warnings, remained unfazed. She calmly watched Scarlett

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"Thank you."

quickly reverted to his distant, cold

over, but Bryan

to keep

sensed multiple layers

why Michael didn't intervene? Or why

Emily couldn't think

recent passing, she needed to leave everything behind and sort

out.

without a word

but seeing Emily's attitude, he knew

any money or goodwill from the

pride or spite against the Ward

was for her

never treated Isabella well, so why