Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Well, do visit me often. Don’t show up only when you have something to ask from me, okay?” Rose pouted sadly.
“You’re making me out to be a player, and I’m not!” Alyssa playfully touched Rose’s nose and sighed. “I’m swamped with work right now. But when things ease up, how about we plan a getaway abroad? I’ll cover all the expenses!”
“Yay! You’re the best!”
Alyssa had no time for tea and desserts. She hurried into the studio with Rose. A nearly completed evening dress in red and black stripes draped on the mannequin in the studio. Under the warm studio lights, it exuded a graceful and captivating charm, resembling something out of a dream. Once again, Rose admired the dress with bright eyes, “This dress is absolutely divine! It’s even better than what angels wear!”
“It’s been in your studio for a few weeks. Aren’t you bored of it yet?” Alyssa joked and delicately ran her fingers along the smooth fabric.
Rose exclaimed with adulation, “I’ll never get bored of it! This dress is crafted from a rare, top-grade gambier gauze called ‘soft gold.” The process of dyeing a single roll of this fabric is incredibly intricate, taking up to a year¡ªthree rinses, nine boilings, and eighteen rounds of sun-drying.
“I’m amazed you could get your hands on such an excellent fabric. It’s even superior to what’s currently available in the market. I wouldn’t be surprised if you could auction it.”
“This fabric comes from my private collection. I’ll give nothing but the best for my family,” Alyssa proudly shared and toyed with the sleeves of the dress as she prepared to complete the birthday outfit for Lyla.
A black Maybach rolled into the garden underneath Rose’s studio. Xavier emerged from the car and was about to open the door for Jeremy when he noticed the limited edition La Voiture Noire parked right at the entrance. He immediately yelped, “M-Mr. Walsh, Madam’s here!”
Jeremy’s eyes lit up in anticipation as he hurried out of the car. Indeed, the Bugatti belonged to Alyssa, as indicated by the initial C car sticker on the back. He couldn’t stop smiling at the sight. Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. He quickly turned to his reflection in the tinted car window to check his outfit and tightened the tie knot.
Jeremy’s demeanor surprised Xavier. The former was like a man going on a date. Jeremy, always confident in his appearance, was suddenly flustered by a woman. He had transformed into a young man who was experiencing first love.
Turning around, Jeremy asked Xavier, “How do I look today?”
Xavier swiftly closed his gaping mouth, only for his jaw to drop open again. He gave Jeremy a thumbs- up and replied, “You look fantastic! So full of energy!”
Jeremy’s expression instantly soured as he demanded, “Do I really look great?”
Xavier was momentarily stunned before finally getting it. If Jeremy appeared healthy and energetic, it would alleviate Alyssa’s guilt, as it meant he was recovering well. On the other hand, if Jeremy showed up looking sickly, Alyssa would feel concerned about him.
So, that was Jeremy’s strategy. How clever!
The two men were stopped by an assistant when they stepped into the building. The assistant said, Gentlemen, Ms. Emerson is seeing a VIP now and unavailable for meetings. I’m afraid you’ll have to leave.”
Jeremy put on a stern face and asked, “Is Ms. Emerson with her mentor right now?”
The assistant was taken aback by his knowledge and asked, “How did you know?”
“I’m here as Ms. Emerson’s mentor’s husband,” Jeremy responded with narrowed eyes. “You can’t stop a husband from seeing his wife.”
Xavier’s jaw hung agape at Jeremy’s audacity.
The assistant frowned and scrutinized Jeremy before remarking. “Mr. Walsh, do you think I wouldn’t recognize you? If I recall correctly, your fiancee, Ms. Gardner, ordered a dress from us just a few months ago. She announced your upcoming wedding at her birthday party in quite a grand manner.”
Jeremy tensed at the mention of Liana’s name.
The assistant continued, “It’s been only a few months, and now you’re here claiming that Ms. Emerson’s mentor is your wife. Do you take us as fools?”
Jeremy wanted to explain himself but was abruptly interrupted by a sharp scream from the second floor.
Rose shouted, “Jeremy Walsh, what did you just say? Repeat it. Who’s your wife?”
She ran up to Jeremy, eyes widened in shock.
“Your mentor, Alyssa Taylor, is my wife.” He paused and added in a low voice to avoid any misunderstanding, “Well, she’s my ex-wife.”
“Oh-my-gosh!” Rose was baffled to learn the truth. Still, she was in disbelief. “I’m warning you now- you’d better not make un stories to take advantage of her famal Wall
“If you doubt my words, feel free to ask Alyssa herself. She’ll tell you,” Jeremy replied calmly.
“Impossible! I don’t get it! What on earth made her choose you?” Rose instinctively took a step back from Jeremy. “Only someone shallow like Liana Gardner would fall for an audacious older man like you!”
Jeremy awkwardly pressed his lips. Right, what made Alyssa fall for him? While he had once saved her life, that had occurred 13 years ago when she was just 11. Could she have even considered marrying him at that age? It simply didn’t make sense.
“Yes. He’s my ex-husband,” Alyssa’s voice echoed from the second floor, drawing the attention of Rose,
Jeremy, and Xavier.
Dressed in a white silk blouse and black formal pants, she leaned against the railing with an amused expression. It was as though she was looking right through Jeremy,
She continued, “Forgive me, Rose. Again, I’m not the first woman who has stumbled into a wrong marriage.”
Jeremy’s heart thumped wildly as he tenderly gazed at Alyssa. He momentarily fell into a daze from the hurtful words she directed at him.
“M-Madam!” Rose gasped at Alyssa’s unexpected presence, her face a mixture of emotions. She had so many questions for Alyssa, but she had no idea where to begin.
“Jeremy Walsh, why are you here?” Alyssa wondered aloud.
Jeremy noticed that she seemed indifferent to him, as though they had never experienced the near- death incident at the mountain park. Her reaction stung, but he replied softly, “I’ve come to see you because I miss you.
“Cut the crap, Do you even believe in what you just said?” She smirked, not believing in a word he said. He merely stood there speechlessly.
“Fine. You’ve seen her. Now, please leave,” Rose angrily demanded her visitors to leave.
Jeremy had been involved with Liana earlier. Now that Liana was done for good, he immediately made a U
-turn to win back Alyssa. Rose found him distasteful.
“I’m not leaving,” he firmly responded, his gaze unwavering.
“What, are you determined to be a holdout? Don’t make me resort to using my golf club to send you packing!” Rose snapped. She might appear composed and even stoic in public, but she would fiercely protect those dear to her.
In this aspect, she resembled Alyssa a lot.
“Lyse, I need to talk to you about something,” Jeremy pleaded fervently with Alyssa, ignoring Rose’s warning
Alyssa’s chest tightened while she looked into his passionate eyes. Did he just address her as Lyse?
He had always addressed her by her full name in their three years of marriage. Sometimes, he’d even go straight to the point without mentioning her name.
Xavier was taken aback and happy for Jeremy. It seemed that Jeremy had finally learned a thing or two.
“Who are you referring to? You’d better watch your mouth. Madam seems reluctant to pay attention to you after the divorce. You should instead address her as-“
“Come with me. We’ll talk,” Alyssa instructed him coldly before she left.
“If you doubt my words, feel free to ask Alyssa herself. She’ll tell you,” Jeremy replied calmly.
“Impossible! I don’t get it! What on earth made her choose you?” Rose instinctively took a step back from Jeremy. “Only someone shallow like Liana Gardner would fall for an audacious older man like you!”
Jeremy awkwardly pressed his lips. Right, what made Alyssa fall for him? While he had once saved her life, that had occurred 13 years ago when she was just 11. Could she have even considered marrying him at that age? It simply didn’t make sense.
“Yes. He’s my ex-husband,” Alyssa’s voice echoed from the second floor, drawing the attention of Rose, Jeremy, and Xavier.
Dressed in a white silk blouse and black formal pants, she leaned against the railing with an amused expression. It was as though she was looking right through Jeremy.
She continued, “Forgive me, Rose. Again, I’m not the first woman who has stumbled into a wrong marriage.
Alyssa slowly narrowed her eyes at Jeremy with a look that could cut through steel. He appeared a bit flustered under her intense scrutiny.
She didn’t mince words as she remarked, “That’s disgustingly corny, even if you think it isn’t.”
He stammered, “I just… want to be closer to you.”
Perplexed by her sudden anger, he realized he was utterly clueless when it came to comforting women.
As a company president known for his decisiveness in business and eloquence at global summits, he now felt utterly helpless before the woman he loved.
“Please, don’t call me Lyse, like how you called her ‘Lia.’ It only makes you associate me with her, and that’s a grave insult.”
She fixed a piercing look on him.
In response, he pursed his lips, feeling his throat catch.
The pain he had inflicted on her had never truly lessened. She remained as hurt as the day they divorced.
Every time he evoked their past, she would latch onto it and dwell on the hurt.