The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"How you holding up? You okay?" Candice, despite her youth, had plenty of experience running her family's business.

As the future heir to the family empire, she knew exactly what was on Archibald's mind.

Archibald's aunt, Celeste, had done some pretty awful things, even blackmailing Michael for half of Smith Corporation's shares.

If this got out, Archibald and the whole Lancaster family would be humiliated.

But what had Archibald done wrong? He didn't even know what was going on.

Thinking about this, Candice tried to comfort Archibald from her own perspective. "I'm a family heir too. I've been pressured by my family to study finance, go on arranged dates, marry for the family's benefit, all that stuff."

"So, from your point of view, you haven't done anything wrong. She's just your aunt, not your mom. Since she doesn't care about you, you don't need to worry about her.

"Even though you both share the Lancaster name, she married abroad a long time ago. Everything she's doing now is for her family overseas, not for you or your brother. So why should you be upset about it?"

Archibald looked up, a hint of gratitude in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he spoke slowly. "Maybe you're right, but she was my dad's favorite sister. She..."

"But no matter what, you shouldn't have to bear all this," Candice said seriously. "Your dad, up in heaven, wouldn't want you to pay for your aunt's mistakes, right?

"It's not fair, and it's not something you should have to do, Archibald. Wake up. You have a bright future ahead of you, and your aunt is an adult. She has to face the consequences of her actions.

"If you feel guilty, you can find her for Michael and personally take her to the Emerald City police. Maybe then you'll feel better."

Archibald knew Candice was right.

But it was hard to accept.

His parents were gone, his beloved brother Dean had been led astray, and now his respected aunt Celeste had done something so outrageous.

Archibald felt powerless, unable to protect anyone.

Instead, he had been kept in the dark, having to send one family member after another to the police.

Conflicting thoughts swirled in Archibald's mind. He took a deep breath, struggling internally, but ultimately decided to follow Candice's advice.

He turned to Candice, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes. "Thanks, Candice."

With that, Archibald stood up, ready to leave. Before he did, he glanced worriedly at the operating room.

Candice knew what he was worried about.

But now, Emily had Michael, the father of her child, by her side. Archibald's actions were ultimately in vain.

Thinking of this, Candice stepped forward, lowering her voice. "I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I'll take care of Emily. I'll let you know if anything happens."

Archibald nodded, feeling a bit relieved. He hadn't expected this friend he met by chance to become his strongest support. Candice's maturity and calmness were surprising.

He turned and left, his figure fading into the distance, but a warmth filled his heart. Now, all Archibald hoped for was Emily's safe delivery.

Celeste felt like her luck had run out.

Just when her plan was at a critical point, everything went wrong. Her phone died, she couldn't reach Michael, and her car broke down.

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In this unfamiliar place, what was she supposed to do?

Celeste looked around. The night was growing darker, and the deserted area felt even more silent. She gritted her teeth and thought of one person: her kind-hearted phew, Archibald.

Celeste had no idea what had happened in Emerald City that night.

She only thought that she was Archibald's aunt. If she called for help, Archibald would surely come to her rescue.

Celeste remembered Archibald's phone number, so she borrowed a phone from a nearby convenience store to call him.

Sure enough, Archibald answered immediately.

"Hello, Archibald? Are you home? My phone died, and I need you to come get me!" Celeste knew Archibald would always come through.

As expected, Archibald agreed right away. "Don't worry, Aunt Celeste. I'm on my way."

Archibald was always the most obedient and easiest to fool. A simple excuse was enough to deceive him. Celeste sighed in relief and hung up the phone.

A cold wind blew, and Celeste suddenly thought of Archibald's tone when he answered the phone.

It wasn't urgent, but there was a hint of coldness.

Could he know?

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The thought flashed through Celeste's mind but quickly disappeared.

How could that be? Archibald was a fool. He even liked Michael's wife. What an idiot!] something happened to Michael, why would he tell his rival, Archibald?noveldrama

Celeste shook her head, dismissing the ridiculous thought.

All she had to do now was wait for Archibald to arrive and for the 50% shares of Smith Corporation to be transferred.

At this point, it wasn't her who should be worried, but Michael.

If he couldn't reach her, he couldn't reach the doctor.

If something happened to the baby, it would be Michael's fault for hesitating.

Once she got the 50% shares, she would transfer them abroad. She had foreign citizenship. What could the people of Emerald City do to her then?

Celeste grew more pleased with herself, thinking she had everything under control. She waited in the convenience store, ordered a hot drink, and waited for Archibald and the shares.

The night grew darker, just like Archibald's face, which became increasingly gloomy.

He drove quickly to the location Celeste had mentioned.

But this time, he wasn't indecisive or conflicted like he had been at the hospital. History repeated itself.

Archibald contacted the Emerald City police again, even reaching out to Deputy Chief Murray.

He knew he would, like with Dean, take Celeste to the police and make sure she faced justice.