The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

As soon as Michael spoke, Andrew finally understood his intentions.

Michael had long suspected who was behind Isabella's murder, but he had never dared to voice it. He wasn't sure, and he didn't want to be sure. After all, if it was confirmed, it would mean Emily and Isabella were in danger because of him.

But when the dashcam footage was retrieved and connected to the computer, revealing the images, Michael was completely stunned.

It was Roger.

He had encountered Roger's henchman before. He would recognize him anywhere.

This meant that Roger had been plotting against him and those around him for a long time. Now, he had even targeted Emily's mother, Isabella. The images on the computer screen flashed by, and Michael's mental defenses crumbled.

"Turn it off." Finally, Michael gave the order in a calm voice.

Andrew complied, but just as he was about to respond, Michael issued another command.

"Get a car, gather some men. We're going to the Ward Mansion now."

The coldness in Michael's eyes had spread throughout his entire body, exuding a murderous aura, colder than an icehouse.

Andrew didn't dare to get close, nor did he dare to defy Michael.

But he knew that Michael was likely planning to cause trouble at the Ward Mansion.

If things escalated, it would create quite a stir in Emerald City.

Andrew was genuinely afraid. Would this affect Smith Corporation? And in Michael's current state of rage, would he end up hurting himself?noveldrama

As Andrew hesitated, Michael's icy gaze shot towards him again.

"What are you waiting for?"

Seeing that Michael seemed to have lost all reason, Andrew feared a disaster. He stepped in front of Michael, urgently saying, "Mr. Smith, I know you want to stand up for Mrs. Smith. I know Mrs. Smith's mother is innocent, and the Ward family has gone too far, but shouldn't we..."

Michael knew what Andrew meant.

He had endured and sacrificed for Smith Corporation for so many yeas. At this moment, did he still need to prioritize the company above all else?

What about Emily? Should she and her mother sacrifice everything, even their lives, for him?

"Andrew! You've got some nerve, not listening to me! You're always telling me to consider this, consider that. Yes, I have many responsibilities and ties, but what did Emily do wrong?

"Her mother is the most important person to her!" Michael's voice was almost a roar. It was clear that his eyes were filled with turmoil, his heart in a storm of emotions.

Andrew stood there, stunned. The next second, he felt a breeze pass by. Michael had left.

Andrew quickly followed, arranging a car and gathering a group of men. They headed to the Ward Mansion in a grand procession.

As night fell, Isabella's surgery ended.

Eight hours of surgery felt like an eternity for Emily, as if she were being tortured.

When the doctor finally said, "She's out of danger now," Emily broke down in Abigail's arms, crying uncontrollably. Daniel watched, his heart aching.

Isabella remained unconscious.

Despite Abigail and Daniel's attempts to comfort her, Emily stayed by Isabella's side, watching her intently, not moving an inch.

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"This can't go on," Abigail said, her heart aching. She stood behind Emily, speaking to Daniel.

Daniel knew how much effort Emily had put into treating Isabella over the years. He understood her inability to accept that Isabella was once again lying in a hospital bed, unresponsive.

He felt immense sympathy and anger, blaming Michael for everything.

"Yeah, but we have to let Emily handle it. She wants to stay with Ms. Taylor, and she should. Ms. Taylor has suffered so much. We thought their hardships were over, but now... It's all Michael's fault," Daniel said.

Emily's eyes flickered at his words, a sharp pain piercing her heart, followed by a cold, steely resolve.

"Enough. What's the point of saying all this? Michael has always been arrogant and heartless. Let's take turns staying with Emily. I can't leave her like this," Abigail said. Daniel was about to agree when Emily spoke, her voice cold and distant.

"No need. You've done enough. Abigail, Daniel, you should go. I just want to be alone with my mom."

Abigail and Daniel exchanged a glance. Abigail was about to respond, but Daniel stopped her.

"Emily, we mean no harm. We're worried about Ms. Taylor, and we're worried about you. We just want to stay with you for a while. We're friends; you don't have to be so polite." Daniel continued, but Emily wasn't listening.

What she needed now wasn't company.

Tears welled up in Emily's eyes. She bit her lip, trying to stay calm, and made a decision.

If Isabella woke up, Emily would take her and leave Emerald City immediately.

The phone rang suddenly.

Abigail handed Emily her phone, seeing that it was Leo calling. "Emily, you have a call."

Emily glanced at the screen, seeing Leo's name. She wanted to hang up.

But the call ended on its own, only to ring again, this time from Alice.

So late? What could they want?

Emily, feeling chaotic, answered the call.

Alice's urgent voice came through, tinged with tears, more desperate than when Luna was beaten.

"Emily! Emily, come to my house, something's happened. Michael, he... he wants to kill

Michael, kill someone?

Emily felt as if she had been struck by lightning, suddenly wide awake.

She stood up, shouting into the phone.

"What did you say?"

Alice kept crying, and there was a cacophony of noise and shouting in the background.

It seemed something serious had happened.

"I said, Michael barged into my house with a group of men. They went after my father.

My father was beaten, and his men fought back... My grandfather called the police. Michael, he... he's dying!"

Emily believed Alice.

After all, she and Michael had grown up together.