The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 436 Sudden Encounter

"Your design ideas are really impressive. | really like them," Archibald remarked.

Emily and Archibald had spent the entire afternoon in the new jewelry design studio.

Archibald was explaining his business concepts to Emily, and she was imagining the possibilities, confirming that

it was entirely feasible.

She spoke to him with a sense of responsibility, "I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with this

studio. | think it might stir up quite a buzz in Emerald City. When that happens, Mr. Lancaster, don't forget to

keep collaborating with our company!"

Just as Emily had said, JM Jewelry and Archibald's new studidn't necessarily have to be competitors. They

could choose to collaborate and achieve mutual success. It all depended on how they approached it.

If they succeeded, the benefits for both parties would be unimaginable.

But Emily overlooked one thing: this stuwas a gift from Archibald to his younger

brother.

When she realized this, Emily didn't say much more. After all, she didn't know how capable Archibald's brother

was.

Maybe the young man would have fresher ideas and could spark different creative concepts with his partners. In

that case, she felt there was no need for her to interfere further.

"Emily, should | go ahead and rent this place?" Even at the end, Archibald was still seeking Emily's opinion.

Emily didn't think much of it, assuming Archibald was just indecisive. She nodded seriously. "Yes, | agree."

Archibald's face lit up with joy. "You've really helpeda lot."

Emily brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, looking stunningly beautiful.

With her slightly rounded belly, she exuded a gentle and mature aura in her speech.

From Archibald's perspective, she had a unique, alluring charm.

"It's nothing, really. We're all in the sindustry. Today | help you, and tomorrow you help me," Emily said.

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But only she knew that she indeed wanted Archibald's help.

In the future, when she left Emerald City, she might very well seek him out in Everglade City.

This remark was a way to lay the groundwork in advance.

Seeing Archibald agree repeatedly, Emily felt relieved and started to prepare to go home.

But then Archibald spoke up. "Don't rush hjust yet. It's almost dinner time. Lettreat you to a meal."

Emily initially wanted to decline, but Archibald was very insistent.

She thought about her future possibilities...

Yes, more friends meant more opportunities.

It was just a meal, and her situation was already bad enough. What more could she lose?

With that in mind, Emily nodded in agreement.

On the way, Archibald asked for Emily's opinion on what to eat, but she couldn't decide.

As the car turned onto another street, Emily casually glanced out the window and noticed a Japanese restaurant

she had been to before with Abigail and Daniel.

However, the memory of that meal wasn't pleasant. The three of them had been happy, but they ran into

Michael and Sophia.

Emily still remembered clearly that she was already pregnant at the time, and Sophia had made things difficult

for her, acting all flirty in front of Michael. Back then, Michael and Emily were still married and appeared to be a

loving couple to everyone.

Michael had pampered Sophia, believed her, and repeatedly belittled Emily. She felt helpless and heartbroken,

ultimately resigning herself to her fate.

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"Emily? Emily?" Archibald called her nseveral times. Seeing her staring blankly at the Japanese restaurant,

he thought she wanted to eat there but was too shy to say so. He decided to park the car in the nearby lot.

"Shall we eat here?" she asked.

When Emily snapped out of her thoughts, she was surprised by Archibald's choice. What a coincidence.

"Sure, | see you seem to like this place. | haven't had Japanese food in a while either. Let's give it a try!" he

replied.

Seeing Archibald in high spirits and the car already parked, Emily didn't want to trouble him further.

She was always easygoing, and food was food.

Getting out of the car, Archibald walked over to help Emily.

To her, it was just friends helping each other. But she didn't know that during their time

together that day, Archibald's feelings had started to stir.

Entering the Japanese restaurant, memories suddenly flooded Emily's mind.

She becless cheerful than before but tried to appear casual.

It was at this moment that Emily realized Michael's past actions were hard to forget, deeply rooted in her heart

like a thorn.

Revisiting old places brought back bad memories, constantly reminding Emily that she should let go of the past-

those three years with Michael.

"How about this?" Archibald was seriously looking at the menu across from her.

Emily looked up at the now blurry menu, her mind elsewhere, and forced a response, "Sure!"

Suddenly, a voice called out behind Emily.

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"Archibald?"

It sounded like a young man's voice.

Emily saw Archibald look up and glance behind her.

"What are you doing here?" Archibald asked.

Archibald's gaze shifted to the right, seemingly looking at someone else. Then, a sweet,

soft voice made Emily's whole body go cold, her eyelids trembling.

"Mr. Archibald Lancaster, hello, I'm Sophia Brown, Dean's friend."

Sophia? ;What was she doing here?

Emily composed herself, seeing Archibald's glance, she understood and stood up,

turning around to face those charming eyes with her cold ones.

Suddenly, a scream pierced the air.

Those charming eyes widened in disbelief.

It was Sophia. She stared at Emily as if she had seen a ghost.

"Why are you screaming?" Dean asked with displeasure.

Seeing the other diners looking their way, Archibald's face showed a hint of annoyance.

He frowned, trying to distance himself from Sophia, moving aside.

"Hello, I'm Emily Brown, the head designer at JM Jewelry." Emily smiled and introduced herself formally.

Sophia found it laughable. "So it's you."

This remark was directed at Emily, leaving Dean and Archibald puzzled.

Dean blinked, looking between Emily and Sophia. ;"You two know each other?"

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