The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"Hello?" Veda was working at Smith Corporation.

Lately, she had been handling all the projects for Michael.

As for what Michael was busy with, Veda didn't know and didn't care to know.

After all, her brother Michael was always focused on Emily.

What was the point of saying anything more?

But Veda never expected that when she answered a call from an unknown number, it would be from someone familiar.

"It's you? What do you want?"

Sophia could clearly sense Veda's hostility towards her.

Logically speaking, they had almost become sisters-in-law once. So they had

interacted for a while. But this naive rich girl still didn't know who had harmed her in

the past.

So, in Sophia's mind, dealing with someone like Veda only required a bit of reasoning and emotional appeal.

"Veda, look at you. I finally came back from abroad, and the first person I want to see is you. Of course, I have something very important to tell you!"

Veda found Sophia's words laughable. "Sophia, if you're bored, you can find a job. You say I'm the first person you want to see after returning home. Do you even believe your own words?"

Veda's retort made Sophia's face darken.noveldrama

But since it was over the phone, she had to pretend nothing was wrong.

"Veda, the news I have for you this time is something you wouldn't expect. If you want

to hear it, meet me at our usual place. I promise you'll be shocked!"

With that, Sophia confidently hung up the phone, not waiting for Veda's response. Only this way would Veda obediently come to see her.

Once they met, Sophia was sure she could make Veda hate Emily even more.

The usual place Sophia mentioned was the café where they used to meet.

In that café, Veda had mocked Sophia more than once, saying they were not the same kind of people.

On the surface, Sophia had let it go, but in reality, she remembered it well.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to the extent of having Veda kidnapped.

So this time, seeing Veda, Sophia felt neither guilt nor anger.

She just saw Veda as a pawn.

And she was determined to make this pawn willingly work for her.

The difference between them was clear.

Veda was carrying the latest designer bag, wearing the newest fall-winter work attire, and her makeup was more refined and natural than before, exuding the aura of a wealthy young lady.

And Sophia?

Her bag was a well-made knockoff she had searched for a long time. Her clothes looked nice but were all cheap online purchases. In comparison, they probably weren't worth as much as Veda's high heels.

Sophia's sense of inferiority surged again as she saw Veda.

She awkwardly hid her bag behind her and silently vowed to herself, 'One day, I will be on equal footing with her, become her sister-in-law, and enjoy the wealth of the Smith family, wearing the same designer brands!'

Having aspirations was good, but Sophia was gradually blinded by materialism.

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She had forgotten the fundamental difference between her and Veda. Veda was the daughter of the Smith family, with half the inheritance rights.

And she? She was just a peripheral figure who couldn't even be Veda's friend.

Veda sat across from Sophia, looking at her awkward and shabby appearance with disdain.

Sophia insisted on keeping her in suspense, saying she had some gossip. Veda, always up for some drama, was naturally curious.

Raising an eyebrow, she said to Sophia, "Alright, spill it. What's so important that you came back from abroad? Or is it that you couldn't handle life overseas and came back out of boredom to find some sense of purpose?"

Veda, spoiled since childhood and recently overwhelmed with work, was in no mood to be polite to someone like Sophia. Her words were sharp.

Sophia didn't expect Veda's verbal attacks to have become so fierce.

But she needed to use Veda as a pawn.

So she endured it.

Smiling, she took a sip of coffee, then added a few sugar cubes, all the while making delicate movements. Veda watched coldly, listening as Sophia started speaking.

"This coffee is too bitter, Veda. Don't you think it's bitter?" Sophia asked but didn't wait for Veda's response. "Never mind, what I'm about to tell you will make you feel bitter from the bottom of your heart."

With that, Sophia looked at Veda.

Veda thought Sophia was really good at stirring things up.

But she liked it. At least it was more interesting than Emily, who seemed delicate but was full of schemes. Veda suddenly became interested, raising an eyebrow at Sophia.

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"Really? Then go ahead, I'm all ears."

The sugar cubes slowly dissolved in the hot coffee.

Sophia watched them disappear completely before slowly speaking to Veda.

Veda, seeing this, knew Sophia was trying to keep her in suspense. She blinked but held back.

"Veda, you haven't seen Daniel since you came back, have you?"

Daniel? The name felt unfamiliar to Veda now.

Since the Smith family had their upheaval, Scarlett was sent abroad, and their family

fell apart. Michael suddenly had to go abroad to manage overseas operations.

Veda had to hold up Smith Corporation on her own.

She hadn't seen Daniel, and their previous agreement to try and slowly get to know

each other in Everglade City had no real progress.

Veda knew Daniel didn't like her. It was all just her wishful thinking.

"Why are you asking about him?" Veda asked.

As expected, Sophia anticipated that mentioning Daniel would make Veda anxious. Seeing her frown, Sophia smiled and continued.

"Look at you, Veda. You can't stay calm the moment I mention his name. What I'm about to tell you is related to Daniel. You haven't seen him for a while, so you wouldn't know. He's already a father!"

The man Veda had secretly loved for years was now a father?

Veda had no idea. Moreover, Daniel didn't have a girlfriend or was married. Where did the child come from?

She was stunned for a moment, then stood up and shouted at Sophia, "Sophia, what nonsense are you talking about!"