Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Sean was a little upset at being temporarily demoted from Alyssa’s right¨Chand man to a door guard.
After the door was closed, Alyssa took a seat on the couch. She crossed her legs and placed her left arm on the armrest. Her right arm was casually placed on her thigh in a graceful and regal posture that screamed boss. Landon couldn’t take his eyes off her.
Swallowing hard, he glued his eyes to Alyssa. Her vibe was something else, and he was further drawn into her.
“Heh, I knew you wouldn’t kick me out, given how close we are…” He squinted and was about to lean closer when she stopped him with a frosty tone. “Landon Harper, are my words a joke to you?”
He froze up and looked confused.
“Allison Burton tolerated your behavior because you helped her out. Alyssa Taylor is different¨Cshe does not have the patience to entertain your bullshit.”
The distant look in her eyes suggested that they were strangers. It gave him the goosebumps.
Feeling indignant, he took two steps forward, only to freeze up again under her sharp gaze.
“You may be Alyssa Taylor, but you were once Allison Burton! Does our relationship mean nothing once you took on a different name?”
“Allison Burton is no more after her divorce from Jeremy.” She smirked. “Be it you or Jeremy, none of have the right to be part of my life. Mr. Harper, I know you’re a playboy. It would be better to stay true to yourself instead of waiting for someone who would never fall for you.”
“Did I do something wrong? You have to tell me! I’ll change for you!” His eyes reddened from the anxiety.
“There’s one more thing.” The look in Alyssa’s eyes hardened. “Do you really think I had no idea.
what you had done to Lauren on Grandpa’s birthday?”
The color drained from his face as he replayed the scenes from that night. Surrounded by the grassy scent of the shrubs, he grabbed Lauren’s exposed shoulders after the strap of her white dress slid off.
The smooth feel and the rosy complexion were calling out to him. She planted her clumsy kisses
He would have taken Lauren right there if she were not Jeremy’s sister and if he did not already have a crush on Alyssa.
He was never one to suppress his desires. Like any average man, he would never turn down the advances of a woman.
“Your debauchery is none of my business, but I care a lot for Lauren. I see her as a sister. She’s an innocent young lady, and I will not let anyone hurt her.”
“No, Lyse, it’s a misunderstanding!” Landon was sweating profusely as he struggled to explain himself. “She consumed the aphrodisiac by accident that night. I just… just..
“You just wanted to provide her some relief?”
He had nothing to say. It seemed that he had dug himself into a hole by explaining.
“You were on the grounds of the Walsh residence and could have informed anyone in the family.
It was not your place to do anything to Lauren.” She gave him a look of mockery. “It is what it is. Is the son of the Harper family too afraid to admit to his mistakes?”
“This is unfair! She was the one who kissed and hugged me. I didn’t do anything to her!” Landon was despairing. There seemed to be no way for him to clear his name.
She waved at him impatiently. “Landon, Lauren is living in a different world than us. She is pitiful.
and vulnerable. You are too used to your ways. You had no idea that you might easily ruin her, even though that was not a big deal to you.”
His shoulders slumped when he learned that it was futile to explain himself. Alyssa had labeled him as a playboy. She was not wrong, but he did not want to be perceived in this manner by his crush.
Perhaps a playboy like him shouldn’t have turned over a new leaf. His attempt to change his ways.
had only resulted in heartbreak.
“I still have work to do. Please leave. Oh, if you show up at my office without an appointment next time, I will get the security to kick you out. Sean, please see the guest out!”
“Lyse!” Landon anxiously approached her in a Hail Mary attempt to save his dying relationship.
with her.
When he inched closer to her, he heard a sharp noise. She had pressed an intricate but
The color drained from Landon’s face. Before he knew it, Alyssa had pressed the butterfly knife against his neck.
The butterfly knife was the most notorious of all weapons, as it was insidious and lethal. It perched precariously on the end of one’s fingers, striking a perfect balance between style and deadliness.
How cruel and heartless of a woman to fight him with a butterfly knife.
“Stop pestering me, Landon Harper.” She narrowed her eyes and gently slapped the reflective blade against his cheek. “I would never pick you even if there were no men left in this world.”
“What if there were only me and Jeremy in this world? Who would you pick?” he asked in a shaking voice and a trembling heart. 1
She snickered. “Not you.”
His heart instantly shattered into pieces.
The door to her office opened at that moment.
“Lyse, what are you-” Jonah stood at the door in shock.
She squinted and swiftly tucked away her butterfly knife. Putting on a bright smile, she chirped,
Jonah, why didn’t you tell me you were coming?”
The instant change in her expression was impressive. She was almost like an award¨Cwinning actress.
Landon stood up rigidly and gave her a last look before leaving in dejection.
Through the corner of his eye, Jonah noticed how deflated the arrogant Landon looked. A frown crept onto his face. He knew that Alyssa was the only woman in Solana City who could send
Landon into such despair.
“Jonah!” She happily wrapped her arms around his neck. “How are you? Has your wound healed?”
“I don’t need bandages anymore. What do you think?” He lifted her off the ground and swirled her around like he did when they were younger. “It’s just a scrape on the surface. I’m not that weak, alright?”
Indeed Had Winston known what Jonah had been involved in, he might have shuddered in fear. It never occurred to anyone that the mild¨Ctempered gentleman was once the leader of the largest underground gang in Cyrris. He once had influence over the other gangs in Belbanks, Solana City,
Oceania, and even Florin.
However, Jonah surprisingly retired at the height of his career for some unknown reason. Ever since then, he wanted nothing to do with his previous job. Instead, he devoted himself to religion and self¨Cdiscovery.
It boggled Alyssa’s mind that Jonah had once been appointed the gang leader, for he was always a righteous man who had never killed, smoked, or taken alcohol.
He must have harbored a dark and heavy secret beneath his gentle smile.
“What’s wrong between you and Mr. Harper?” Jonah chuckled defeatedly.
He continued, “Putting aside how he gets along with others, he is very sincere and serious about you. You can turn him down, but you don’t have to put a knife on his neck. You don’t want to bruise his ego, especially because he’s the heir of the Harper Group.”
“He’d have kept bothering me if I didn’t do that.” She massaged her forehead in exhaustion.
“I was wrong about the male ego¨CLandon Harper did not seem to have any. He’d still joke and laugh around me if I didn’t threaten him with a weapon. This crush of his would have never ended.
“Now that I’m back to the Taylor family, I do not wish to be involved in anyone from Jeremy’s side. I know I overreacted this time, but it’s better to put a quick end to things.”
“Sometimes, I really wish that you’d pick up some of the better traits of Allison Burton.” Jonah let out a soft sigh.
“Hah, that’s impossible. I have buried the Allison Burton persona with my own hands.”
Alyssa was a little tired after chatting with Jonah and lay on his thigh. He grinned and gently massaged her temples.
“So, are you here because you have some updates for me?” She closed her eyes in enjoyment.
“You’re smart. Try guessing.”
“Do you have a new strategy against the Walsh Group?” asked Alyssa lazily.
“I can get rid of Ms. Gardner on your behalf if things are getting exhausting for you.” It was hard to
“No. Leave Liana Gardner for me. If I don’t take her down myself, she will miss out on all the fun.
That will be a pity.” She squinted with a cold gleam in her eyes.