Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Simon curled his fists under the table as he seethed. He had wanted to find an excuse to leave when Winston said, “Lyse, tell Jonah this when you meet him the next time.”
“What is it, Dad?” Alyssa rested her cheek in her hand and cooed.
“I have approved his proposal to purchase Evergreen Capital. He can kickstart the plan at any time now.”
Simon felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Evergreen Capital was the largest shareholder backing his law firm. The acquisition meant that Simon’s law firm would fall under Winston’s control.
He finally saw the dinner as what it was. He gritted his teeth in resentment, sweat beading on his forehead.
He dared not meet Winston and Alyssa’s eyes, but he knew they were sending him piercing looks.
Winston had planned this gathering under the pretext of reuniting with old friends, but his true intention was far from that. He wanted to teach Simon a lesson and avenge Alyssa.
It was time for Simon to understand the consequences of working against his precious daughter.
After dinner, the Lynches stayed put and chatted in the living room.
After not seeing each other for a while, Alyssa had endless topics to chat with her two brothers.
Silas and Steven both worked in the judiciary system and were familiar with each other. The four of them gathered and played the “Halli Galli” card game.
In the heat of the moment, Alyssa accidentally knocked the wine glass off the table. The red wine splashed across her body, trickling down her shin and onto her feet.
“I’ll give you a hand here!” Silas immediately searched for napkins.
“I’ll help!” Cyrus frantically looked for anything that could serve as a napkin.
“Um, I guess I’ll help too?” Steven felt it was only appropriate if he joined the two panicked brothers as well.
Just as the three men were fighting to be of service to Alyssa, a towering figure showed up and went down on one knee in front of her.
Alyssa gazed down at her feet in astonishment, her eyes wavering. Sean had swiftly come to her side, producing a handkerchief he always carried on him.
He gently lifted her delicate feet with one hand and patiently wiped away the wine with another.
In a hurry, she tried removing her feet. However, Sean did not care about that and remained focused on cleaning her feet.
He didn’t seem to consider his action weird. He made it appear as though it was part and parcel of his job as her secretary.
The people around were stunned by the scene. Tatiana had been leaning against Lyla and chatting when her heart sank upon witnessing the sight.
Quivering with anger and a sense of heartache, Tatiana furrowed her brow.
“Mom, I’m not feeling well. I think I’ll rest for a bit,” Tatiana informed Lyla. She swiftly escaped from the living room, lowering her head to conceal her teary eyes behind her flowing hair.
“Taty? Taty!” Lyla called out to her daughter with concern. The more she did that, the faster Tatiana ran.
Alyssa grew flustered when Sean proceeded to clean her legs after wiping her feet. She moved her legs
He looked up at her with shimmering eyes.
Staring coldly at her loyal secretary, she sighed woefully and whispered, “You’re Mr. Lynch tonight, not my secretary. Even if you were acting as my secretary, there was no need to go to such lengths.”
With that, she left Sean behind amidst the watchful eyes of everyone present.
Alyssa went to the bathroom to wash up before changing into a new set of clothes. After that, she went out for a stroll to clear her mind.
She recalled when Sean knelt before her, delicately wiping spilled wine from her feet before everyone. It left her with a strong sense of discomfort.
Yes, he had always been kind to her, but she could no longer tolerate his kindness after that passion- filled embrace.
They had been childhood friends, and over the years, she had only seen him as a friend who later became a subordinate.
And him? He had taken her as a potential lover or possibly his childhood crush.
Alyssa couldn’t tolerate it.
She sighed, frustrated.
Just then, she noticed Sean standing in the distance, looking unnaturally pale and tense.
“Ms. Alyssa,” he called out weakly.
“Sean? What are you doing here?” Alyssa asked, surprised.
Sean swallowed nervously and slowly walked up to her. “I came to check up on you. I was worried.”
“Sean …”
“A week has passed, Ms. Alyssa. Why haven’t you summoned me back to your side?” he asked hoarsely.
“Because I’m waiting for you to let this go.” Alyssa leaned against the wall, meeting his soft gaze. “Have you made up your mind this past week, Sean?”
“I… I like you, Ms. Alyssa,” Sean said gently, his voice shaking. “You can hate me and despise me all you want, but you can’t stop me from feeling this way for you.
“I never asked for reciprocation. I wouldn’t dream of it. I just don’t think there’s anything wrong with having feelings for you, Ms. Alyssa.”
Alyssa’s eyes narrowed just the slightest.
“But that’s all I’ve allowed myself to feel for you. I know any more than that would be beyond all respectable boundaries.” Sean tried his best to smile encouragingly.
“There’s nothing wrong with your feelings, Sean. I just can’t accept them.” Alyssa met with his smile bitterly.
If having feelings and facing rejection were criminal acts, she should have been condemned to the harshest punishment for loving Jeremy and ultimately being discarded.
The person I am today has lost all faith in love. I don’t dare to give love a second chance and have no interest whatsoever. Unreciprocated love can kill you slowly, Sean. You should find someone who can love you the same way you love them.”
Though Alyssa had suffered at a man’s hands, she remained kind to Sean.
“I’m sure you’ll find someone who loves you truly, just as much as you love them, Ms. Alyssa,” Sean croaked out, his eyes reddening.
“I won’t make the same mistakes again.” Alyssa waved her hand languidly. “I have loved, and I have lost.
All I want to do now is make lots of money and be single forever!”
“Does… Does that mean I can work by your side again?” Sean asked awkwardly. “I… I feel like a fallen log ready to sprout mushrooms after a week of no work.”
“Oh, of course you can! Welcome back to your queen’s side, dear knight,” Alyssa teased and extended her hand out to him.
Sean beamed. He respectfully held her hand and gently kissed her knuckles. “It is my honor to serve you till the end of my days, my queen.”
Their eyes met, filled with a shared understanding and joy.
In a corner around this hallway was Tatiana, her eyes brimming with shock and sadness. She felt as if invisible blades were thrusting into her heart as she observed the scene before her.
She had thought that she had already accepted the fact that Sean loved her sister.
Yet tonight’s events proved to be unbearably painful for her, shaking her to her core. Tears streamed from her eyes as she cupped her mouth to silence her sobs.
Not wanting to disturb the two, she turned and ran away.
Her love for Sean could only be transmuted into sheer pain right now. There was nothing more devastating than to willingly let him go.
“By the way, what has been up to you tonight?” Alyssa asked, gently knocking on Sean’s temple. “We’re not playing Werewolf here. You don’t need to be so hostile.
“Simon’s still your brother, and your parents are present tonight, too. You can’t always take my side. You need to have your own stance, too. How else would you be able to show yourself at home?”
Sean was determined, however. “Your side is my side, Ms. Alyssa.”
“Tsk. You’re a pretty good god brother, knowing how to care for me!” Alyssa teased, her eyes forming crescent-shaped slits.
“I wouldn’t dare!” Sean hurriedly shook his head. “That was because Mr. Taylor was trying to pressure
Simon, nothing else! I would never assume to-“
“Oh, you have no idea what Winston is capable of. His tongue may be loose at times, but he never just puts up an act to lie. If he said it, then he means it. He’s not the type to use you like that, anyway.