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Alyssa chortled and teased him, “What a foolish question.”
He loved seeing Alyssa smile and wouldn’t mind playing a fool forever to make her smile.
Suddenly, she asked, “When are you leaving?”
He checked his wristwatch and replied, “It’s about time now.”
“Shall I see you off?”
“It’s fine. You need to rest after a busy day.”
“Jeremy Walsh,” she blurted out without warning, and soon, she gave him a tender kiss on tiptoe.
The kiss was much better than their last awkward kiss. She intended for it to be a quick peck, but she underestimated his feelings for her.
Pinching her chin, he kissed her deeply, their tongues dancing with each other.
Finally, Alyssa pushed against his chest. As they moved away, strands of saliva lingered between their lips.
He licked his lips and savored the sweet kiss, complimenting her, Lyse, you’re getting better.”
She initially wanted to punch his chest out of shyness, but she settled with straightening his tie and smoothing the wrinkles on his suit like a caring wife
She reminded him, “Come home soon. If you’re late, I won’t keep the door open for you”
The video capturing Sophia and Betty at Nina’s funeral went viral online. One wondered if Jonah influenced the narrative or if the reporters had ganged up against Sophia because of the absence of scenes featuring Alyssa and Jeremy.
Instead, the footage showcased Rosie’s accusations against Sophia and Nina’s grandmother’s soup attack.
Alyssa and Jeremy’s divorce should have been more sensational news than maid abuse allegations against Sophia. Still, cowed by the pressures exerted by Jonah and Jeremy, no reporter dared broach the subject of the divorce to protect their career.
Despite brief online gossip regarding Alyssa and Jeremy’s secret marriage, the discussion soon died down after all the media attention on Sophia’s behavior.
The netizens turned the photo of Sophia drenched in soup into a gif and shared it online. Not only that, but it was also transformed into various jokes and puns. The situation spiraled beyond the control of the Walsh Group’s PR team.
“ROFL! I can’t wait for more Sophia Kirkman scandals! Living for it!”
“She deserves jail for exploiting someone’s death and mistreating her staff.”
“Like mother, like daughters. Bet her two girls are no better.”
“Eldest daughter’s a real piece of work, but the second one keeps a low profile. She might be alright.”
“A woman like Sophia Kirkman can’t raise a decent daughter. They’re all cut from the same cloth!”
reputation plummeted, and Betty, who had her fair share of scandals, suffered a blow to her standing, all due to her mother’s actions.
However, Sophia and Betty’s reputational damage failed to satisfy Alyssa and Jeremy. They wanted to utterly ruin Sophia and Betty’s lives.
After Landon was done with work and making arrangements for Jeremy, he headed home to say goodbye to Lauren.
In the car, he scrolled through the comments on Twitter and event created an alternative account to argue with the netizens who had involved Lauren in the scandal.
It was amusing to see the arrogant Landon Harper engaging in petty arguments for the sake of his beloved wife.
Trembling, the driver wiped away his sweat and tried to focus on driving. Suddenly, Landon yelped, “Angie!”
The driver paled and responded with fear, “M-Mr. Landon, you made Angie look after Madam Lauren at the villa. She’s not here.”
“Oh, fuck. I forgot,” Landon replied, rubbing his forehead and sighing.
Those who worked for Landon had been instructed to address Lauren as “Madam”.
Landon had even planned to transfer half of his stock ownership and all his properties in Solana City under Lauren’s name. It was a plan he had thought about for a while but had yet to carry out.
He planned to formally propose the idea after seeking Lauren’s family’s blessing for their marriage, which he intended to do after his Teulu trip. Before proposing the marriage, he needed to lend a hand
It was not purely out of his loyalty to Jeremy; he made the decision for his benefit because he refused to have a bitch for a mother-in-law. Why would he want a ticking time bomb in his marriage?
Unable to contain his impatience, Landon called Angelina. “Angie, monitor online comments! Catch anyone speaking ill of Lauren, and I’ll beat them to a pulp. I’ll sue those netizens gossiping about her, too!
“I have been on it without you mentioning it. Just like you, I do not wish to see Madam Lauren harmed by the scandal,” Angelina replied.
Having worked under Landon for many years, she knew his character and thoughts well.
“Excellent work! I’ll increase your bonus later.” Landon nodded with satisfaction.
Angelina, burdened with guilt, sighed as she admitted, “There’s another problem. Madam Lauren found out about Nina’s death through the news about the funeral.”
Landon’s chest tightened. His worst fear had become a reality. Angelina continued, “It was my fault. I didn’t anticipate the news reporting on the funeral so soon because there was an embargo.
“Anyway, that’s not an excuse. I did not do my job well. So, instead of the bonus, you should be giving me a penalty,” Angelina willingly offered to be punished.
“That’s not your fault, Angie. You are busy taking care of Lauren while handling work matters for me. It’s tough for you,” Landon replied with worry. “How is Lauren holding up?”
“Madam Lauren is not doing well. She’s been crying. Please come home now and check on her.”
“Sure. I’ll be back soon.
After hanging up, Landon felt increasingly agitated and concerned at the thought of Lauren alone crying. He kicked the back of the driver’s seat and snapped, “Go faster if you want to get paid this month.”
“Sure!” The driver stepped on the accelerator urgently.
When Landon rushed home, he immediately went to the bedroom to check on Lauren without changing.
Angelina greeted him by the door. “Mr. Landon.”
“Is she in there?” Landon’s heart raced.
“Yes. She isn’t eating or drinking, and she refuses to leave the room,” Angelina reported.
She bit her lower lip with a troubled expression, saying, “I dare not enter the room. You know that she needs you the most.”
Landon gently pushed the door open. Despite the daylight outside, the curtains were drawn, and the lights were off. It was a depressing sight to see.
“Darling? Darling?” Landon searched every corner-study, bedroom, changing room, bathroom-but found no sign of Lauren.
Panic set in, and he sweated profusely. “Lauren? Lauren?”
Hearing his distraught calls, Angelina entered the room to join the search. He exclaimed, “She’s missing!”
“How could that happen?” Angelina looked shocked. “I was standing by the door all the time. She did not leave the room at all!”
Her words struck Landon like lightning. His face turned white, and his heart nearly jumped out of his mouth. He rushed over to the window, drawing the curtains open while imagining morbid worst-case scenarios.
Fighting his fear, he finally gathered his courage and looked down. He was instantly relieved to find nothing unusual.
Sighing, he felt drained and sweaty. Angelina shared his fear. Lauren’s psychological issues made them worry she might harm herself if triggered.
“Search for Lauren,” Landon yelled, slamming a fist onto the window sill with rage. “… even if you have to turn the place upside down!”
“Roger that! I’ll get a few people to look for her,” Angelina answered and immediately went into action.
Silence encapsulated the room, which soothed Landon’s nerves. After calming down, he heard a vague sobbing from somewhere in the room that tugged at his heartstrings.
“Lauren!” Elated, he ran into the bedroom, where the sobbing grew louder. His heart shattered with each cry.
Finally, he stopped in front of the closet. The sobbing was loud and clear, accompanied by the ruffling of clothes.
Slowly, he opened the doors, only to hold his breath at what he saw next.
Lauren’s frail body curled in a damp corner like a stray with no home.
She hugged her knees, her dark bangs clinging to her sweaty forehead. After hiding in the closet for a while, she looked a little out of breath, and her cheeks were flushed.
“L-Landon …” She burst into tears when she saw him. “Is Nina dead? Is it true?”
