The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 465 Mutual Destruction

Sophia, on the other hand, didn't have the luxury to mull over life like Dean.

She had just left the stuwith a cool $700,000 in her pocket.

Sophia was ecstatic, already daydreaming about how she'd spend the money. As she wandered down the street,

an elderly woman, hunched over a cane, suddenly approached her.

Sophia wanted to avoid her, but the old woman seemed to have zeroed in on her, inching closer until Sophia was

backed into a corner with nowhere to go. Only then did the woman slowly lift her eyes.

"Hey, beautiful, can you spare schange?"

The smell was overpowering, and Sophia had no choice but to pull out all the loose change she had.

Just as she was about to hand it over, Sophia instinctively glanced at the old woman.

To her shock, the woman looked eerily like Evelyn.

"You... you..." Sophia almost thought it was Evelyn in disguise.

Thankfully, it wasn't.

The old woman took the money, nodded quietly, and left without saying much, leaving Sophia standing there,

stunned.

It was then that Sophia thought of Evelyn in the psychiatric hospital.

She bit her lip, hesitated, and decided to visit the hospital.

In a café in Emerald City

"Take this. This money is our startup capital. We gotta close this deal!"

Veda casually pulled out a bank card from her crocodile skin bag, containing exactly

As she spoke, she handed it to the man across from her, a smile spreading across her face. "Mr. own, | think I've

shown enough sincerity today, haven't I?" Hayden was naturally flattered!

Sitting before him was Veda Smith, Michael's sister and the vice president of Smith Corporation!

Ever since Emily and Isabella took him to court, his career had nosedived, and he had beca pariah in

Emerald City. His wife and kids had left him, and his family was in shambles.

But Hayden never gave up.

He still dreamed of reviving Brown Corporation and restoring its former glory.

And now, here was the opportunity!

Smith Corporation was seeking cooperation.

Although the CEO of Smith Corporation was his former son-in-law, Hayden cared more about the company's

influence in Emerald City. He knew that if he could latch onto this opportunity, his future would be bright and

promising.

"More than enough! More than enough! Ms. Smith, please tell me, how should we proceed with our cooperation?

What kind of project are we talking about?

"With Smith Corporation investing $300,000, Brown Corporation will certainly match it. We can only achieve

greatness in Emerald City through mutual success! Don't you agree? Hahaha..."

Emily's father was truly sycophantic.

Veda couldn't help but wonder how such a sleazy man could have fathered two daughters with such striking

features.

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Despite her disdain, Veda maintained a polite and respectful demeanor.

After all, her goal today was to please Hayden and accomplish the task Mason had given her.

"Mr. Brown, you're absolutely right. | feel the sway. But before we move forward, | have one condition. It's

something you can easily handle, Mr. Brown, as long as you're sincere about working with Smith Corporation."

Veda often negotiated in cafés, whether it was with Sophia, Emily, or countless other partners.

Facing Hayden now was a piece of cake.

Sure enough, Veda's strategic retreat quickly left Hayden stunned. He had no idea what Veda's condition might

be, but he assumed it wouldn't be too demanding.

After all, Brown Corporation was at a critical juncture. If he could secure a partnership with Smith Corporation,

he'd be willing to run laps around Emerald City!

"Ms. Smith, please don't hesitate to ask. Whatever | can do to help, I will!"

With Hayden's earnest promise, Veda smiled, feeling reassured. She picked up the coffee cup from the table and

took a sip slowly.

The longer Veda dragged out the process, the more anxious and curious Hayden became.

Seeing his impatience, Veda seized the moment to speak. "It's not a difficult matter. You know your eldest

daughter had a relationship with us. She was married to my brother for three years, so she's practically family.

Even though their relationship isn't what it used to be, my grandfather still holds her dear."

Hayden, of course, seized the opportunity.

Having a chance to connect with the Smith family was something he couldn't pass up. Even if his relationship

with Emily was strained, it didn't matter. Emily was his daughter, and that blood connection would always

remain.

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He replied, "Yes, yes, Ms. Smith, you're absolutely right! Emily has many shortcomings, but it's thanks to the

Smith family and Mason for tolerating her all these years!

"As the saying goes, once a couple, always a bond. They were married for three years, so their bond must be

even deeper!"

Watching Hayden's sycophantic smile, Veda felt nothing but contempt.

But she had to keep the conversation going.

"Right, but your younger daughter has been causing too much trouble lately."

How did the topic suddenly shift to Sophia?

Hayden looked puzzled, his smile freezing. He listened as Veda continued.

"Sophia has repeatedly tried to harm Emily. As her father, you might not be aware of this."

Veda took another sip of coffee.

Then she recounted all the recent events to Hayden.

The main point was clear: the Smith family wanted to protect Emily. If Hayden wanted

to cooperate with Smith Corporation, he needed to deal with his younger daughter.

As Veda's words sank in, Hayden was repeatedly shocked and incredulous.

He had known Sophia was spoiled and willful, but hearing about her arson and attempted murder was beyond

belief. He couldn't fathom that his own daughter could be capable of such actions.

After all, both girls were his children. How could they have cto such a point of mutual destruction?