The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Archibald was absolutely fuming.

"Shut up, Sophia! When we get to the Emerald City police station with all the evidence, the surveillance footage, and the witnesses, let's see how you keep playing innocent!" Hearing Archibald's words, Sophia changed her expression in an instant.

Dean looked utterly incredulous.

"What did you just say?" Dean stared at Archibald, a mix of anger and disappointment flashing in his eyes, his voice trembling. "Archibald, what do you mean by that? Are you really gonna team up with them against me?"

Archibald's silence was the best answer.

Honestly, Sophia hadn't expected Archibald to be this ruthless, willing to do anything to get Dean thrown into jail.

What good would this do him?

Seeing Sophia and Dean standing there, pale and stunned, Archibald decided to stop beating around the bush. He turned directly to Dean.

"Take this time in short-term detention to reflect on your recent behavior. It's only a few months; you'll be out soon enough."

Dean felt like he barely recognized Archibald anymore.

This was his own brother!

In an instant, Dean's eyes burned with fury. He clenched his fists, his voice icy.

"A few months? Just for your reputation, your future, and a pregnant married woman, you're gonna send me to jail! Archibald, you're ruthless. I'll fight you to the end!" The mention of the pregnant woman clearly struck a nerve with Archibald.

With that, the brothers were at each other's throats.

Sophia tried to escape in the chaos, but it was too late.

Archibald had anticipated Dean showing up on their parents' death anniversary, so he had already arranged for the Emerald City and Everglade City police to be nearby. Two days later

Sophia and Dean were officially taken to the Emerald City police station.

They returned to this place, but they couldn't walk out freely anymore.

Faced with irrefutable evidence and witnesses, and seeing Mark's sullen face in the same cell, Sophia felt a wave of despair.

She knew their fate was sealed and could only silently endure it all.

But when it came to Emily, she was still unwilling to admit defeat.

News of Sophia and Dean's situation quickly spread throughout Emerald City, and the public's attention on Michael faded away, everything returning to normal.

Emerald City, a city filled with financial intrigue, seemed to return to its usual hustle and coldness, as if nothing had ever happened.

Emily soon moved into a new apartment, which was ready to live in, so she didn't need to do much preparation.

Besides, Emily didn't want to drag things out any longer, especially since Michael would occasionally have a chef send her favorite meals.

This couldn't go on.

It was her way of escaping the Smith family.

But Emily didn't expect that just five days later, another storm would hit.

That day, she was at home packing, planning to pick up Abigail from work later.

They were planning to go for a prenatal check-up, have dinner together, and spend the night at Abigail's place.

They could spend the weekend together.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang urgently. Emily, lost in thought, opened the door without much caution.

To her shock, a twisted, aged face appeared before her.

Emily recoiled in fear as the person screamed at her.noveldrama

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"You wretch! Give me back my daughter!"

Emily recognized the voice immediately. It was her stepmother, Sophia's biological mother, Evelyn.

But wasn't she supposed to be in the Emerald City psychiatric hospital?

How did she get out?

How did she find Emily's address?

Emily didn't have time to think. Evelyn's eyes were bloodshot with hatred, her finger almost poking Emily's face.

Emily tried to dodge, but being pregnant, she wasn't very agile and soon fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Evelyn pounced, grabbing Emily's hair and screaming curses.

"Emily, you wretch! How dare you send my daughter to jail! First your mother-in-law, now your own sister. You're truly vile, making everyone hate you!

"I'm going to teach you a lesson today! Show you that we are not to be messed with." Evelyn was in full hysterics.

Emily could only protect her belly, tears welling up in her eyes.

Just then, neighbors, hearing the commotion, rushed over to pull the crazed Evelyn away.

"Who are you? What are you doing?"

"Get lost! This is none of your business!" Evelyn shouted.

"I warn you, don't do anything rash. This is a lawful society, and you're attacking a pregnant woman!" Thankfully, the neighbors managed to restrain Evelyn.

Emily struggled to her feet, her whole body aching. She shakily dialed 911. Evelyn's curses and the neighbors' attempts to calm her created a chaotic scene.

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It wasn't until the police arrived that the ordeal ended.

But Emily's fear hadn't subsided. Despite the neighbors' reassurances, she was still

trembling and soon fainted, her face pale.

At the hospital

Emily's condition stabilized, but she was still haunted by nightmares.

She woke up screaming, drenched in cold sweat.

Michael was the first to arrive.

As the father of Emily's unborn child, the Emerald City police had contacted the Smith

Corporation's CEO office immediately.

Michael dropped everything and rushed to Emily's side.

Once he was sure Emily was okay, he began investigating who was behind this.

He couldn't believe it.

Just five days after the Sophia incident, he thought Emerald City would have some peace.

But Emily was attacked again!

Thankfully, the neighbors helped, and the baby was unharmed.

Michael's eyes turned cold, and he vowed to get to the bottom of it.

But Emily's rented apartment didn't have surveillance cameras yet.

Michael scolded Andrew and docked his pay for three months.

He hadn't expected to be a step behind those with ill intentions, so he had to rely on

Emily for clues.

But seeing Emily's terrified state, it was clear she wasn't in any condition to be

questioned.