The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Emily followed Scarlett into the living room and saw that the entire house had changed drastically. She felt a pang of discomfort in her heart and had quite a few complaints about Scarlett.

However, Emily certainly wouldn't show it openly and just waited for Scarlett to speak first.

Sure enough, when it came to money matters, Scarlett couldn't hold back.

She quickly spoke to Emily. "You said you wanted to talk to me about shares? What shares?"

Could it be about what Michael mentioned earlier, about reallocating her shares back to the company?

Wasn't this matter already put on hold?

Why was it suddenly brought up again?

Could it be that Michael discovered something?

Thinking about all this, Scarlett felt a mess in her mind and could only focus all her attention on Emily.

But Scarlett would never have thought that the so-called shares were just an excuse, and Emily quickly diverted the conversation to the house's decor.

"Mom, Michael has been extremely busy with the company's affairs these days. Aren't you afraid that when he comes back and sees all this, you'll be blamed?"

Scarlett looked around the house.

Of course, she had thought about it, but right now, nothing was more important than proving she was the mistress of this house.

Scarlett retorted, "What does this have to do with you? Michael is my son. He should be helping me celebrate my birthday with others. How dare he turn around and lecture me? Emily, even if that day comes, it must be you instigating it behind the scenes, right?

"And the shares! What exactly do you want to say? What did my son tell you? You're clearly about to leave the Smith family, so why do you still act so high and mighty? Do you want to take my place?"

Emily increasingly felt that Scarlett was obsessed with the position of the mistress to the point of madness.

Despite this, Emily was not intimidated by Scarlett's harsh words.

She calmly responded, "Mom, I think you misunderstood. I have no intention of replacing you.

"I just hope this family can be harmonious, and Michael can focus on the company's development instead of being troubled by family matters. Besides, Grandpa is still critically ill. Even if everyone acknowledges your position as the mistress after your grand birthday party, you can't afford to lose your manners.noveldrama

"You've been in high society for a long time. Don't you know how damaging public opinion can be? Even if you secure that position, what good will it do if everyone thinks poorly of you?

"Also, you know how important Michael's career is to him. As his mother, do you want people to gossip about him because of you?"

"And you've always wanted Veda to marry well. But is the Smith family's reputation more important, or is your personal status more important? You have to think about your future, don't you?

"The first secret to becoming the mistress of the Smith family, in my opinion, is not about securing that position but about preserving the Smith family and its current pillar, Michael."

Emily's words hit the mark, and Scarlett was momentarily speechless.

She deeply felt that Emily was right.

All along, Scarlett had wanted to secure the position of the mistress of the Smith family.

But if the Smith family were gone, what use would that position be?

However, these words came from Emily's mouth.

Scarlett had always had a deep prejudice against her.

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Moreover, Emily's mother, Isabella, still held a big secret over her.

Scarlett knew she couldn't give in and couldn't let her guard down against Isabella and Emily.

"Emily, are you teaching me how to be a mother? Or are you trying to tell me that you're smarter and more suitable for the position of the mistress of the Smith family, and you're just giving it up to me, an old woman?"

Scarlett's anger hadn't subsided, but there was a hint of doubt in her tone.

Emily smiled slightly, knowing that Scarlett was beginning to waver.

"I have no intention of interfering with your decisions. I just hope you can consider Michael's feelings. After all, you've already seen why Grandpa has always indulged your behavior in the Smith family. It's because he wants to ensure the family's peace, especially for a prominent family like the Smiths, where family harmony is crucial," Emily said calmly.

With these words, Scarlett fell silent.

Emily knew the importance of stopping at the right moment, so she got up to leave.

Just then, Scarlett called out to her. "I don't know why you suddenly want to talk to me about this.

"Emily, you should know that I've never liked you. I wouldn't even pour you half a glass of water when you entered this house, including your mother, who was suddenly summoned by the police. Don't you want to ask anything?"

Hearing this, Emily knew she had caught Scarlett's slip of the tongue.

Scarlett must be flustered, not knowing why Emily didn't ask about Isabella and trying to find some flaw in Emily.

But the more Scarlett acted this way, the more Emily remained calm.

"The evidence is clear, and I have nothing to say. Since someone has already handed over the surveillance of my mother at the Smith Mansion to the police, what can anyone do?"

"The innocent will be proven innocent. No one can falsely accuse my mother of something she didn't do."

Emily finished speaking with a hidden meaning and then left without looking back. Even though several flattering servants greeted her, Emily had no intention of responding.

Seeing this, Scarlett felt like everything she had worked so hard for was about to be undone by Emily's few words. She felt a heavy weight on her chest, making it hard to breathe.

Her slender fingers dug into her hand, yet Scarlett seemed to feel no pain at all.

She felt only hatred a monstrous hatred that pulled her step by step towards the

abyss and rekindled thoughts of murder.

Yes, Emily was right; Mrs. Scarlett Smith existed only with the Smith family.

And the Smith family existed only because of Michael.

That old man Mason lying in the hospital had no need to worry about the Smith family's affairs anymore.

Thinking of this, Scarlett changed her expression dramatically, and the surrounding servants quickly retreated quietly.

But despite this, there were still foolish staff members who stepped forward to inquire. "Mrs. Emily Smith, the only room left to decorate is Mr. Mason Smith's study. When should we ask Benjamin for the key so we can go in?"

Scarlett felt a sudden surge of irritation. She rolled her eyes and vented her anger on them.

"Do you have any manners? Do you think you can just enter Mason's study? That room doesn't need decorating. You can leave now!"