Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Jeremy might be in love with Alyssa, but it’s all meaningless if she doesn’t reciprocate.”
Jeremy casually placed his left hand in his pocket on the white marble-carved spiral staircase. His tailored gray suit outlined his figure as he descended the stairs elegantly.
Zoe stared at his handsome face and forgot to cry, half-opening her mouth in astonishment.
Jeremy was truly the fantasy of all women.
Zoe was willing to lose her dignity and shame just to cling to him. She felt that she didn’t make the wrong move.
No matter what, she must obtain him.
“Mr. Jeremy, what do you mean by that? You bullied my granddaughter, but now it has become her fault?” Cornelius’s gaze was sharp as he questioned coldly.
Jeremy smirked. “You’ve understood. There’s no need for me to repeat it and embarrass your granddaughter again, don’t you think?”
His words left everyone in shock.
What did he mean by that?
Did something happen during that night they spent together?
Instantly, Zoe’s face turned pale. She hid in Cornelius’s arms and bit her lip, afraid to make a sound.
“Y-You!”
Being of an old age, Cornelius was almost out of breath from Jeremy’s words. His face turned red.
“Jeremy! What nonsense are you talking about? You can’t act recklessly in front of the elders!” Javier quickly scolded. But in his heart, he started to have doubts.
“Act recklessly?”
Despite Jeremy’s smile, his eyes held an intimidating gaze. “I was merely stating facts. Ms. Zoe, do you dare to make a solemn oath to God?”
A chill ran through Zoe’s body, and her heart nearly leaped out of her chest.
“Do you dare to swear that you knew nothing about what happened in the hotel that night and were completely innocent? Do you dare to swear to God?”
Jeremy’s eyes were as deep as an abyss as he stared at her, like a police officer scrutinizing a heinous
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Zoe darted her eyes around, trying to look innocent. “Jeremy, why are you saying that? Swear? Why should
I swear? Didn’t you ask me to meet you at the hotel that night?”
At her words, Jeremy’s eyes contracted sharply.
He thought Zoe would quibble. But he didn’t expect her to dare to make up lies.
“We agreed to meet in room 205. I arrived first and waited for you, but you didn’t show up. So I thought I’d take a bath while waiting for you.
“I didn’t expect that as soon as I finished bathing, you came. Isn’t that what happened that night?”
Zoe’s eyelashes were wet with tears, and her eyes were red-rimmed and swollen. Everything she said seemed so real.
“Jeremy, I don’t know what happened in the middle that made you unwilling to admit what happened that night. But no matter what you say, I won’t blame you.
“If you want me to make an oath, I will!”
As Zoe spoke, she clenched her teeth and raised three fingers. “I, Zoe Harper, swear to God that everything I said that night was true. Otherwise, I would get hit by a car and die miserably!” 1
Zoe considered the idea of solemnly swearing to God as absurd.
Did God even exist in this world?
Zoe didn’t believe in hell or karma.
She only knew that, as long as it was something she wanted, she would get it no matter the dirty tricks she needed to use.
At that moment, Jeremy found himself to be laughable.
He had thought that, despite Zoe’s bad behavior, there should still be a trace of innocence in her. After all, she was his best friend’s only sister.
However, he had misjudged her. Her relationship with Landon was only by blood, and Zoe was nothing like Landon in other aspects.
She had already been corrupted, perhaps even inherently bad from the beginning. The only reason Jeremy had seen the good in her was the fact that she was Landon’s sister.
Since that was the case, he didn’t need to show mercy for the sake of his best friend.
“Zoe! What nonsense are you talking about? Getting hit by a car? If something happens to you, how can I continue living?” Penelope pulled out a handkerchief and wiped her tears.
“Zoe is my only granddaughter, my precious jewel! She has been raised with the utmost care since childhood. She had never suffered any hardship.
“She cursed herself just to prove her innocence to you. This shows that every word she says is the truth!”
Cornelius stroked Zoe’s head as he glared at Jeremy. “Zoe might be a little spoiled, but she has never told a lie in her entire lifetime! Is Newton’s grandson so cowardly that he can’t own up to his actions?”
Upon hearing that, Jeremy squinted his eyes and clenched his fingers tightly, suppressing his raging anger.
“Mr. Cornelius, your words are simply too harsh!”
Javier couldn’t bear to hear others insult his son so recklessly in front of so many people, especially when his father was dragged into it. He had to uphold his dignity.
“Let’s stick to the matter at hand! What are your demands? Just say it.
“Both of our families are prestigious in Solana City. It’s already unsightly for you to come here tonight. Do you really want to make things ugly with my family?”
Just then, Zoe’s eyes sparkled with a sinister light.
This time, she brought Cornelius here to use his influence to force Jeremy into marrying her.
She didn’t want to make things ugly with the Walsh family. That would be a complete loss.
“Mr. Javier, I have two reasonable requests.”
Cornelius’s face darkened. “Firstly, I want your son to apologize to Zoe right now. After all, it was because of him that she was surrounded by reporters and almost suffered a reputation loss.
“Originally, I wanted your family to hold a press conference, but as you said, we are all prestigious figures. Making a big deal out of it would bring shame to your family. So, just privately apologize, and I won’t pursue it any further.”
All the butlers and servants in the Seaview Manor couldn’t stand it any longer. They all showed expressions of indignation.
Jeremy was a noble figure, yet this old man badly bullied him!
They really wanted to let a dog in to bite him.
“Mr. Cornelius, what has Mr. Jeremy done wrong? Why should he apologize to Ms. Zoe? You’re being too unfair!”
Everyone turned around in unison, only to see Rosie storming out in anger, standing up for Jeremy.
Sophia, hiding behind Javier, was initially surprised but then revealed a sinister smile.
She had disliked Rosie for a long time. Over the years, Rosie had taken advantage of Jeremy’s support to disregard her.
Now, she even had the audacity to come forward for Jeremy. Well, this wouldn’t end well for her.
“Mrs. Rosie, go back quickly,” Jeremy urged Rosie in a low voice.
“Mr. Jeremy, I’m afraid you’ll be bullied!” Rosie’s eyes were teary.
She had been silently watching from upstairs for a long time, enduring it. When she heard Cornelius forcing Jeremy to apologize to Zoe, she couldn’t bear it anymore.
“Mr. Javier, Madam Sophia, even a servant from your house can speak so recklessly? Isn’t that too disrespectful?” Penelope sneered at Rosie.
“Madam Penelope, you may not be aware of our family situation. Despite being a servant, Mrs. Rosie holds a high position in our family.”
