The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"Benjamin, what are you saying? How could this happen?"

These days, Emily still hasn't gone to work at JM Jewelry Company.

After all, she was exhausted from traveling back and forth between Everglade City and Emerald City, so she thought she would rest at home.

Whenever she had time, she would visit Mason in the hospital and then help Michael at Smith Corporation.

Michael had been under a lot of pressure recently, and Emily could see it. The divorce had to be postponed again and again.

Moreover, Isabella had been repeatedly summoned by the police these days for that so-called "intentional injury" charge.

If it weren't for the troublesome baby in her belly and her severe pregnancy reactions, Emily would have returned to the Smith Mansion to confront Scarlett.

But she didn't expect that before she could make the call, the Smith Mansion called her instead.

However, the caller wasn't Scarlett, but Benjamin.

"Mrs. Smith, to be honest, I didn't want to bother you, but... all the servants in the Smith family are suffering in silence. I took the opportunity to call you while Scarlett was out.

"Some couldn't bear it and left, but Scarlett still owes them wages. The remaining ones are old servants of the Smith family and really don't want to leave.

"But if Scarlett continues to act like this, I'm afraid more than half of the Smith family servants will leave."

Scarlett acting like this?

Could it be that she wants to bring down the Smith family?

Emily's anger flared up instantly as she thought about Isabella being falsely accused of "intentional injury."

"I understand, Benjamin. Grandpa's study must not be touched. Not even Michael or Veda can enter without Grandpa's permission, let alone her. It's a dream!"

"Wait, I'll come back tonight."

Hearing Emily's stern words, Benjamin felt much relieved.

He knew that in this family, besides Mason, only Emily could handle Scarlett. After all, without considering blood relations, she could act decisively.

After hanging up the phone, Emily thought it over and decided not to disturb Michael. After all, Jessica had returned to Emerald City recently, and her cooperation with Smith Corporation was ongoing. Michael was also busy taking care of Mason and keeping track of Veda's studies, so he probably didn't have time to deal with Scarlett. Moreover, maybe Michael never intended to deal with Scarlett.

He would rather pretend to be ignorant, ignoring Scarlett's actions while continuing to save the Smith family. Michael would never completely give up on Scarlett for the sake of the Smith family.

Thinking of this, Emily remembered the year Scarlett let a thug into the Smith Mansion, almost violating her in the guest room. That was probably the only time Michael stood up to his biological mother.

Emily took a deep breath, suddenly feeling a heavy weight on her chest.

She felt helpless-whether because of the complexities of the family mess or more personally, for Michael.

In any case, only Emily knew that Michael had tried his best.

That night, Emily returned to the Smith Mansion as promised.

Sure enough, Scarlett was there, directing a group of people to decorate the house.

With lights and balloons, it looked very lively.

Emily couldn't help but "admire" Scarlett's determination and courage to not care about what others said, but at the same time, she felt a surge of anger.

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"Mom." Emily called out indifferently.

Scarlett turned around at the sound. She still had her exquisite makeup on and looked much better than a few days ago.

"Who do we have here? It's my daughter-in-law!" Scarlett said with a hint of sarcasm, then turned back to continue her meticulous arrangements.

Seeing this, Emily couldn't help but wonder, what was Scarlett putting so much effort into preparing for?

To upset people?

Or to attract attention?

After thinking it over, Emily realized that the most straightforward reason seemed to

be to assert her status as the mistress of the Smith family.

But didn't Scarlett consider that this would hurt Michael and Veda?

They were her biological children, and they respected Mason the most.

The relationship between Scarlett and Michael was complicated, far from the superficial mother-son bond.

There was a deep-seated estrangement between them, a fundamental alienation.

Didn't Scarlett want to mend this relationship?

Or did she see through Michael's inner desire for family warmth and maternal care, so she acted fearlessly?

And she just repeatedly disappointed Michael.noveldrama

Thinking of this, Emily felt a wave of sadness.

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"Mom, I want to talk to you."

Seeing the servants and staff around her looking at her, Emily felt an overwhelming sense of shame and sadness, but she had to endure these cold stares and firmly invite Scarlett to talk.

"Talk about what?" Scarlett turned around patiently again.

She had no intention of giving Emily any dignity and continued speaking. "You're just a spokesperson sent by Benjamin. Don't think I don't know.

"Let me make it clear, you have no right to negotiate with me. What I do is my freedom. This is the Smith family, not the Brown family. You're about to no longer be the daughter-in-law of the Smith family, so you have no right to talk to me about

anything."

Scarlett spoke with great momentum, and everyone around listened.

People began to exchange glances and whisper.

But at this point, Emily couldn't care about dignity anymore.

She had long known Scarlett was like this, so she didn't care what Scarlett said.

"I know I have no right to talk to you. But what if I say that Michael entrusted me to discuss the division of Smith Corporation shares with you? I'm still his wife, so I have the right to talk to you about this, right?"

Emily knew that Scarlett cared most about money, even more than her own children.

Today, Emily had only one goal: to reclaim the usage rights of Mason's study, stop Scarlett from causing trouble, and make it clear that enough was enough. Isabella was not someone she could mess with. If necessary, Emily would not hesitate to use the entire Taylor family and Brown family to confront this mistress of the Smith family.

Perhaps sensing Emily's determination, or perhaps feeling her strong aura, Scarlett finally led Emily into the house.

If things got out of hand, it would make Michael come after her.

Legally speaking, Emily was still the daughter-in-law of the Smith family.