The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains
Chapter 85 A Big Commotion in Mason's Study

The sky was getting darker by the minute.

At the Smith mansion, Benjamin knocked on the door of Mason's study.

Mason was lounging in a recliner, reading. "Come in," he said.

He didn't bother to turn around, just heard the footsteps and then Benjamin's voice, "Sir, Madam is here."

Even though they lived in the same old mansion, Scarlett hadn't come to see him in ages.

This sudden visit had to mean something big.

"No visitors," Mason said right away.

Mason never liked Scarlett, the unpredictable and unstable mistress of the house, but his son had insisted on marrying her.

And she had stuck around for years.

Now that his son was gone, it was just him and Scarlett left in the house.

And she had given birth to a son and a daughter for the Smith family.

Mason let Scarlett boss the servants around and manage the household.

As long as she didn't cross the line, he couldn't be bothered.

"Yes, I'll just..." Before Benjamin could finish, Scarlett barged in on her own.

"Dad, you can't just shut yourself away all day! You'll drive yourself crazy!" she said, holding a cup of hot tea, looking eager but clearly prepared.

Benjamin, bound by his position, couldn't force her out and could only verbally try to stop her. "Madam, Sir needs to rest..."

"Rest? It's just getting dark. Can you really sleep, Dad? Veda isn't back yet!" Scarlett shot back.

"Come on, have some hot tea to warm up. I'll keep you company and chat to pass the time," she added, her tone cheerful but her eyes shooting a warning at Benjamin. Mason saw Scarlett's vile expression clearly through the reflection in the window.

He remained silent at first, until the tension became palpable and Benjamin was caught in a dilemma, then he slowly began to speak, "Benjamin, you can leave." Benjamin was relieved.

Scarlett's goal was half achieved.

Seeing that Mason had no intention of turning around to look at her, she swayed her hips and sat down on her own.

"What are you here for?" Mason asked.

"I'm here to keep you company and chat. Isn't that what a daughter-in-law should do?" Scarlett replied, her face full of false sincerity.

"Although I'm the chairman of Smith Corporation, the real power is in Michael's hands now. He's your son. If you want him to release some shares, figure it out yourself," Mason said. Mason might not leave the house all day.

But he was still well aware of everything happening at Smith Corporation.

Scarlett's face darkened, but she tried to force a stiff smile.

"Dad, Michael is my son. We're all family. If he wants to move those shares, he can. How could I stop him?" she said.

"Besides, would he really be so ungrateful as to not take care of me?"

In truth, Scarlett was scared.

She was just pretending to be calm in front of Mason.

Today, she entered the seldom-visited study. Her first aim was to feign filial piety and ingratiate herself with Mason, subtly broaching the topic of shares. Secondly, she intended to prepare to deal with Emily. For the injustice Veda suffered and the grievances she endured from Michael, Scarlett decided to teach Emily a good lesson.

It would be best to bring Emily into the house and make her experience the hardships of being a daughter-in-law of the Smith family.

If she couldn't handle it, it would be better for her to leave early!

But Mason had already made his stance on the shares clear.

Scarlett was instantly filled with anger.

She thought, 'I knew he couldn't be relied on! Never mind, once I get rid of Emily and take advantage of the chaos in the Smith family, I'll have no trouble reclaiming my shares! But first, I need to vent my anger!' As she was thinking, Mason let out a cold snort, full of mockery.

"I hope you really think that way," Mason said.

Scarlett suppressed her anger and got up to massage Mason's shoulders and back.

"Of course, I do!" she said.

"Dad, I think you need to exercise regularly. As you get older, you need to stay active!"

She continued, "But Michael and Veda are both busy, and I have to manage the entire Smith family, so I don't have much time to keep you company..."

"That's not necessary," Mason interrupted again. "Michael is managing Smith Corporation and has his own family. It's normal for him to be busy."

"But Veda, I know you're busy every day. Let's not discuss whether you're busy managing the Smith family. You must properly oversee your own daughter."

"She's not married yet, in her early twenties. She should be enjoying her college years, not spending all night in bars with friends, acting nothing like a wealthy heiress!"

How annoying!

Mason knew everything!

Scarlett gritted her teeth as she massaged Mason's back, fuming with anger.

She had to endure for now!

Mason couldn't be dealt with for the time being!

But as Michael's mother and the mistress of the Smith family, she could deal with Emily!

"I understand, Dad, I'll pay attention," Scarlett replied.

"But Veda is older now and has her own ideas. She's not as easy to control as she was when she was little. I think she needs a role model around her. That way, she can learn by example!"

Finally, she saw an opportunity and seized the moment.

"Dad, Emily is in the hospital recently. I think it would be better for her to come back to the old mansion to recuperate after she's discharged," Scarlett quickly said to Mason.

"Michael is always busy and entangled with that Sophia. As a woman, I think Emily must feel bad. It would be better for her to come home and let everyone see clearly that Emily is the rightful and legitimate daughter-in-law of the Smith family!"

Hearing this, Mason's eyes lit up.

Despite Scarlett's usual unreliability, she had said something useful this time.

Indeed, if Emily came back to the old mansion, it would make those with ulterior motives give up their thoughts, and she could also recuperate and keep him company.

It was a good plan.

But before Mason could respond, there was another commotion at the door, and then Veda rushed in.

"Mom, you're actually letting that bitch Emily move in with us. You're disrespecting me! What kind of daughter-in-law is she? She climbed up by seducing Michael. Today, I even..." Before she could finish, a resounding slap landed on Veda's face.

It was Scarlett who hit her.

She had never hit Veda before.

But seeing Veda about to expose her plan, she had no choice but to take this drastic measure to shut her up and show Mason that she genuinely wanted Emily to come home! "If you dare disrespect Emily again, I'll kick you out of the Smith family and cut off all your credit cards!" Scarlett said.