The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

"Don't ever come looking for me again.

"After Mom died and we faced off in court, where you heartlessly sued me, you should've known that there's no father-daughter bond left between us. Just a biological connection."

Emily's voice was cool but sharp.

Her words hit Hayden like a cold wind, leaving him speechless.

Emily's words were like a mirror, reflecting his past indifference and cruelty.

The room fell into a cold silence. Emily's harsh words twisted something deep inside Hayden. He realized that the Emily standing before him was no longer the child he could easily ignore.

In the end, he left, defeated.

As Hayden walked out the door, his steps were heavy, as if he carried the weight of the world.

He turned back and said, "You don't understand, I... I'm still your father!"

Emily wasn't moved in the slightest. She took a deep breath and replied, "And I am your daughter. I begged you back then, but what did I get in return?"

Hayden was once again at a loss for words.

Ultimately, he had to silently endure the belated punishment, leaving Emerald Lake Manor with a dark expression.

Emily's rebuttal left him feeling worthless, and seeing Michael was out of the question!

Hayden suddenly felt his plan was too difficult to execute. Just as he was about to leave, his phone rang. The caller ID made his heart sink, and he answered with a tone full of displeasure.

"Hmph! You still think she's the same EmiJv? It's not that easy now!"

Hayden glanced around Emerald Lake Manor, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes before he spoke again, his voice heavy.

"She's different now. She's not just some naive girl who married into a wealthy family. She's not so easily fooled."

"So what if I'm her father? Even her sister suffered because of this woman, and now you want me to end up the same way?"

"Get lost! I'm not making any money off this! If you have the guts, you go deal with her!"

With that, Hayden hung up the phone, gritting his teeth. He stumbled through the long corridor of Emerald Lake Manor, feeling a weight on his heart. Just then, a shadow loomed over him, and he looked up abruptly.

Hayden was startled!

Michael stood there, staring at him with a cold, oppressive aura that made Hayden shiver.

Hayden forced a smile. "Michael, it's been a long time."noveldrama

Michael's gaze was icy, his voice calm but chilling. "Mr. Brown, Emily and I are divorced."

Hayden was taken aback by Michael's distant attitude. He tried to regain his composure, raising an eyebrow and attempting to assert his authority as an elder.

"Michael, my daughter is staying here at Emerald Lake Manor. To the outside world, it looks like she's living with her ex-husband! That doesn't look good for her reputation. She's still young, successful, and attractive. She'll want to remarry someday!"

Even Andrew, standing nearby, frowned in displeasure at Hayden's words.

The Brown family was known for their eloquence, and Hayden was trying to use family ties to pressure her.

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Michael, however, remained unfazed, a faint smile playing on his lips, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.

"I care about Emily's reputatio

more than you do, rest assured. But..."

Michael deliberately drew out the word, and the longer he did, the colder Hayden felt.

"But if you dare to scheme against her again, don't blame me for being ruthless. If she acknowledges you, you're still my father-in-law. If she doesn't, you're just a stranger to

me."

With that, Michael turned to leave.

Hayden finally understood. Michael hadn't let go of Emily at all!

Emily was the most important person in the Smith family!

He had been foolish to listen to Sophia and ruin Emily's happiness, and his own future! Now, there was no way to undo it!

Hayden took a deep breath, forcing a bitter smile. He guessed Michael had overheard his conversation and didn't bother to argue, just nodding and bowing, trying to ease the tension.

But Michael had no intention of continuing the conversation. He walked straight into Emerald Lake Manor, his back resolute.

One of Michael's men stayed behind, seemingly to ensure Hayden left.

Hayden was speechless, leaving dejectedly, and Andrew couldn't resist a parting shot.

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"Mr. Brown, good luck with that."

The loaded words left Hayden feeling even more frustrated.

What had he become?

A complete disgrace!

He quickened his pace, leaving Emerald Lake Manor, silently vowing that he didn't need Michael's wealth.

After all, he had secured a partnership with Smith Corporation, with Veda in charge! The Brown Corporation would rise again!

Raising them had been a mistake!

The more Hayden thought about it, the angrier he became. By the time he left Emerald

Lake Manor, he was seething, his face dark with rage.

The security guard at the gate was startled by his appearance.

When Andrew heard about it later, he laughed it off, joking that Hayden looked like a door-to-door insurance salesman, brushing the incident aside.

But deep down, he felt sorry for Emily.

When Michael heard about it, Andrew could only shake his head in resignation. "Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith's talent and resilience are beyond Hayden's comprehension. "Honestly, there's no need to feel sorry for Mrs. Smith. With a father like that, she's better off without him. It saves her from endless headaches down the road. Clean break now, and she's free as a bird! Good riddance to bad rubbish, if you ask me!"