Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
He’ll be back to normal at night when his pressure point is relieved!”
“Don’t bother explaining yourself. The more you do, the worse you make yourself look.”
The tears in Alyssa’s eyes pained Jeremy. He watched helplessly as she carelessly wiped her lips, her way of steering clear from him. She confronted him, “Admit it! You are regretting the divorce!”
Jeremy felt his heart tremble and crumble. When they locked eyes, she examined him with a sharp look, dissecting his thoughts and feelings.
He stayed silent for a long while. He couldn’t even bring himself to say no. He clung to his pride by saying nothing.
“I’ll take that as a silent admission.”
Her voice quivered as she forced a bright smile and continued, “You know what? Even if you regret the divorce, keep it to yourself. It’s a huge insult to me that you’re catching feelings for me.”
He remembered the harsh words he had spoken to her when he served her with divorce papers. They flooded back, clawing at him from the inside..
“Allison Burton! I’ve had enough! Every second is torture to me in this loveless marriage.”
“Now that the three-year period is up and Lia is returning from Mosgravia, it’s time you vacate the position.
of Mrs. Walsh.”
Jeremy stumbled listlessly toward the parking lot. He didn’t know how he made it there, with an awful headache and heavy limbs. He was like a dying man who sustained multiple injuries.
He finally gave way the moment he saw Xavier.
Xavier ran up and supported him, noting his pale face. Concerned, he inquired, “Mr. Walsh, is that headache bothering you again? Hop in the car. I’ll get your medication.”
A headache would go away by taking pills. But what would it take to heal a broken heart?
“Xavier, I don’t get it…” Jeremy held his head, gasping for breath.
“I didn’t care much for her when we got married. She stood by me, even when I treated her poorly. Why is she so cold to me now that I’m finally treating her right?” asked Jeremy.
Xavier furrowed his brows in shock. He was distressed at the sight of Jeremy in agony.
After a long silence, Xavier let out a long sigh and replied, “It’s because she used to love you deeply.”
But Alyssa did not love him anymore.
After Jeremy left, Alyssa helped the paralyzed Sean back to her office.
She carefully laid his trembling body on the couch, her forehead damp with sweat and her lips pressed together in concentration. She began examining him like a skilled physician.
“Ms. Alyssa, I’m fine…” Sean managed to move slightly despite being paralyzed. Tears welled up in his eyes as he witnessed Alyssa’s genuine concern. “I’m sorry for the trouble.”
“Don’t be ridiculous! You were trying to protect me, but you should avoid acting recklessly in the future,”
she replied, leaning in to gently massage his legs.
“I wasn’t being reckless.” Sean summoned all his strength to sit up on the couch. His eyes sparkled with determination as he swore, “If it ever happens again, I’ll still choose to protect you.”
“Sean Lynch, you shouldn’t expose yourself to unknown dangers just because you think you have some chops.
“You’re no match for Jeremy at all! Did you think he wasted four years in military school for nothing?”
Alyssa yelled at him out of worry.
She added, “He went easy on you today. He might have done something far worse if you weren’t my employee!”
“So what? I don’t mind risking my life.” Sean clenched his teeth, unsteadily rising to his feet and towering over the petite Alyssa. “Even if it came to that, I’d never let him bully you!”
“Sean …” Her eyes widened in shock as they gazed into his misty eyes. Tears streamed down his face, but he remained unaware due to his paralysis.
“Oh God, why are you crying again? Are you a three-year-old?” Feeling bitter, she jokingly attempted to wipe his tears away.
Suddenly, he gathered his courage and pulled her into a hug, wrapping his arms around her waist. He pressed a hand on her back, as if he wished to become one with her.
Her eyes wavered. She wasn’t oblivious to the feelings in his hug. She gave him a light shove and said,
Sean, let go. We can always talk.”
“Ms. Alyssa, I’m willing to be punished for what I did to you.” Sean’s face was tear-stained.
He knew he was pathetic. He was begging for her sympathy. He was outraged and distressed to the point of madness.
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However, Alyssa wasn’t a soft-hearted woman. She firmly poked his chest with a stern look in her eyes, causing him to lose his balance and slump back onto the couch.
“Sean, I understand you didn’t have bad intentions. I won’t punish you for what happened,” she said, her expression complex.
With an unfeeling tone, she continued, “Starting tomorrow, take a week off and have a good rest at home.”
“Ms. Alyssa…” Astonished, he felt a crippling pain rising in him.
“You’re too tense, which explains your moodiness. Take that week to relax and manage your emotions.
After that, think about how you plan to work alongside me.”
A day had passed after Betty was subjected to a grueling overnight interrogation by the police. It had been a harsh ordeal for a sheltered young woman like her.
Although they provided her with food and drinks, she wasn’t allowed to lie down or sleep, which left her with dark circles under her eyes and a disheveled appearance. Her backside ached from sitting for so long.
The harsh fluorescent light above her head had nearly dried out her hair, which she had spent a lot of money to maintain.
It was truly a torturous experience!
“I didn’t. Abigail wasn’t a corporate spy. I have nothing to do with it. This is all Alyssa’s plot to frame me. I’m innocent…” Despite her fatigue and exhaustion, Betty continued to argue and refused to give in.
At that moment, the door to the interrogation room opened. A confident and good-looking man in a suit entered with a black suitcase in his hand.
The man introduced himself, “Gentlemen, I am Betty Walsh’s attorney, Simon Lynch.”
Simon Lynch… Attorney Lynch?
Betty’s eyes brightened.
Simon beamed at her with a reassuring look. “I need to talk with my client.”
Betty followed Simon to another room. Her attorney was the only person she could meet with.
“Mr. Lynch, my dad requested you for help, didn’t he?” She clutched his hand and started crying. “Save me! I can’t stand a minute more of this!”
“Ms. Betty, do not worry. I am at least 80% confident in this case if I decide to accept it.” Simon had a gentle tone but a pair of eagle eyes.
He advised, “But there is one condition-I need your absolute cooperation. Tell me every single detail. Do not hide a thing from me.”
“Of course!” She nodded furiously, knowing that Simon could definitely save her, given how he had successfully handled Sophia’s scandal before. So, she told him everything about the incident without reservation.
Simon listened to her quietly.
“Mr. Lynch, can’t you teach Alyssa Taylor a lesson? She’s wicked!” Betty slammed the table in anger and moaned, “I wouldn’t have ended up like this if not for that bitch!”
“Ms. Betty, she is the plaintiff, which makes her the victim in this case. You should also be aware of her family’s influence,” Simon pointed out.
A look of doubt crossed his eyes as he continued, “Our opponent is powerful. Ms. Taylor is a ruthless woman. Consider yourself fortunate if you get out of this unscathed. Don’t set your hopes too high.”
She felt a twinge of indignation at being schooled. Still, she wasn’t in the position to act out, for she needed Simon’s help.
“As for Abigail Grant, she’s the one accusing you, and she happens to have a questionable relationship with the head of E! News Daily. This could work in our favor to discredit her as a witness,” Simon explained with a grave look while twirling his pen.
He added, “Bryan Hanssen, the suspect, was Abigail’s lover before the incident. This is the key point, our breakthrough in this case.”
“So, are you saying we’ll make Bryan Hanssen the fall guy?” Betty asked in a hushed tone. He gave her a knowing smile.
“But… will he do it? I heard he had a falling out with Abigail.”