Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
He used to have a headache at the mention of Alyssa’s name, but this time, his eyes were sparkling with admiration and respect.
Jeremy continued, “I know her well. She’s a perfectionist, much like myself. She must have learned about Ada Kingsley’s request, just as we did. Do you believe that, with KS Group’s wealth and her steeliness, she’d half-ass this?”
Jeremy’s eyes darkened. “No. She’s bound to give it her all if she takes action, striking out all potential opponents. That’s why we must win over Alexa before she even starts.”
The staff and directors were still dubious. It didn’t seem likely that Alyssa could tackle someone like
Alexa when their company was having trouble already.
“I want a complete dossier on Alexa’s personal life before the day is over. Exclude any information pertaining to Alexa’s professional endeavors,” Jeremy directed.
Just then, the design department head muttered, “Sir, we’re able to give you everything under the sun about Alexa’s professional information, but as for her personal info … there’s only one thing available.”
“Yes?”
“Alexa is… a woman.”
The next day, Alyssa found herself craving her favorite comfort food after returning to her office post-
meeting.
“Get me some fried chicken and beer, will you, Sean? I’m hungry,” Alyssa requested while playing her video game.
Sean chuckled. “Aren’t you worried at all, Ms. Alyssa? I’m as frazzled as your fried chicken due to Ada
Kingsley’s request. The Walsh Group has already begun taking action, and shouldn’t we do the same?
“You’ve shut down all the team’s plans for the jewelry design, only suggesting this Alexa person to handle the request. I don’t even know who she is. Shouldn’t we be working on a proposal to appoint her for this task?”
“We won’t be able to appoint her, and neither will the Walsh Group, so there’s nothing to worry about,”
Alyssa said leisurely.
“But-“
Just then, a video call request popped up on Alyssa’s desktop. Sean was about to leave to give her some privacy when Alyssa told him, “You can stay. It’s just a friend of mine. I trust you.”
She clicked “Accept”,
A window appeared on the screen, revealing a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty.
“It’s been a while, Sliva.”
“Jeremy Walsh from the Walsh Group just called me, requesting for Alexa to participate in their jewelry design project,” Sliva Nunez said, her tone accented.
“Oh? Did he? How uncharacteristic of him.”
“It doesn’t matter who calls me. I wouldn’t agree to their request either way.”
“What if I sought out Alexa myself? Could you help me, being her personal assistant and all?” Alyssa grinned.
Sean blinked in disbelief as he realized why Alyssa had been so confident. It turned out that she knew
Alexa’s personal assistant!
But the next second, his breath was taken away by the words that came out of Sliva’s mouth.
The foreign beauty narrowed her eyes and scowled. “Don’t kid around with me, Ms. Alexa. Do you have any idea how long it has been since you answered my calls?”
Sean was taken aback when he heard Sliva refer to Alyssa as “Ms. Alexa”.
Could Alyssa possibly be the internationally renowned cream of the crop in the jewelry design world,
Alexa herself? 2
Sean’s jaw dropped in astonishment.
But Alyssa remained calm. She yawned and muttered, “What’s with the name-calling, hm? Look. You scared my secretary.”
“Why did you sever all communication after returning to Solana City, Alexa? Everyone on the team has been praying and hoping for your swift return.” Tears welled up in Sliva’s eyes.
“I’m sorry, dear. I won’t be able to return to you guys for a long time. I need to help my family out here.
You’ll have to take charge of the firm in Yoarkley in my stead.” Alyssa sighed.
She continued, “Don’t worry about the funding, though. My previous designs will fetch prices that can keep the firm running for the next couple of decades.
“But please tell everyone not to delay their own progress and ambitions for my sake. If it’s their wish to leave the firm and pursue greater heights, they have my full blessings.
“The same goes for you, Sliva. Don’t wait for me.”
Sliva rubbed her eyes. “I … I would never leave your team, Alexa.”
“You’ve helped me so much over the years. It’s only right that you take your chance to make it big for yourself now. You have the right to choose goals that far surpass your current ones,” Alyssa said, beaming at her friend.
Alyssa added, “I couldn’t have gotten to where I am now without all your help and support.”
Sean was tearing up listening to their conversation.
He realized he had never truly understood Alyssa. He had thought of her as a perfect, well-rounded woman before, never realizing she was akin to a goddess instead.
“If the Walsh Group contacts me again, I’ll tell them that Alexa has decided to work with KS Group!”
Sliva said.
Alyssa smirked. “No need. We need to give them some hope in order to have them fall gracefully flat on their face.”
Sliva’s eyes widened. “I understand.”
“We can’t declare victory before they’ve even made their first wave of attacks,” Alyssa grinned.
She continued, “I can’t let Jeremy lose his chance to put on a good show. Racing to the finish line, only to
They hung up the call. Meanwhile, Sean was still recovering from the shock of what he had just heard. He nearly bowed down in reverence to Alyssa.
“Hey, wake up.” Alyssa snapped her fingers in front of him, jolting him back to reality. She suddenly asked,
“Do you think I’m being too cruel?”
As she swirled around in her desk chair, Sean replied, “I think fair’s fair. He deserves this for treating you terribly throughout those three years.”
“I agree.” Alyssa nodded, then closed her eyes. “It wasn’t his lack of love for me that hurt the most, to be honest. It was the fact that he unabashedly showed off his love for Liana while we were married.”
“Every year, I watched him buy plane tickets to Mosgravia to celebrate Liana’s birthdays with her. I’ve never seen someone who hated doing extra work give up their own principles just to make someone happy.
“He even went to Furancia to hire the best artisans for her. Let’s say I could let go of that. But I was his wife. The least he could do was show me some respect,” Alyssa remarked.
All this while, Alyssa’s back was to Sean, making it impossible for him to discern her emotions. She spoke like a narrator, calmly recounting a story that had happened.
Sean felt upset on her behalf. He knelt down beside Alyssa and said, “Jeremy Walsh truly deserves the worst punishment for hurting you all because of an irredeemable piece of trash!”
Alyssa shook her head, smiling. “I would’ve yelled and screamed all my emotions out to him back then.
But things are different now. I feel a calm I’ve never felt before, like hearing an unfunny yet amusing joke.
“If Liana is trash, then Jeremy is a trash bin. I’m a reasonable woman. I won’t let my feelings linger on a useless trash bin.
“But I can’t deny watching Jeremy run around in circles trying to get Alexa onboard is entertaining. I want to see all his efforts go to waste and crumble into dust.
“You’ve always been cruel and uncaring, Jeremy Walsh. Unfortunately for you, I am too now.”
Jeremy took a flight to Yoarkley just to meet Alexa in person. On the flight, he suddenly recalled the necklace he had custom-made for Liana-the Crimson Heart.
He remembered flying to Furancia just to seek out that one designer who had worked for the royals before.
That was the first time Jeremy had begged to get what he wanted. The designer eventually agreed to make the necklace after much hassle.