Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“I hope you are forever well-protected by Lyse, Jeremy, and Landon. We’d rather you never have to summon your courage.”
“Hm. But. Alright.” Lauren scratched her head puzzledly, making Tatiana melt from her cuteness.
Despite being similar in age to Lauren, Tatiana thought of her as an adorable little girl, someone she wanted to kiss.
Tatiana cupped Lauren’s face and planted a loud kiss on her cheek.
“Mm.” Lauren’s face reddened. She had only been kissed by Landon so far, but a kiss by the same sex felt equally good.
Landon and Sean were green with envy due to their deep love for their women. They felt jealous even though it was a friendly kiss between two ladies. The two men silently vowed to teach their women a
“lesson” when they got home.
“Alright now. Since everyone’s here, let’s dig in. Try out Jeremy’s cooking,” announced Alyssa, arm-
inarm with Jeremy and resting her head on his shoulder.
Tatiana clapped. “Wow, I didn’t know Jeremy could cook! How amazing. Lyse, you’re lucky to enjoy his cooking!”
Lauren applauded too. “Jeremy, you’re amazing! You’re the best.”
Once again, Sean and Landon fell into silence as they seriously entertained the idea of learning cooking to compete against Jeremy.
“Wow, Lyse. Are you leaving us out from dinner now? Fine. Looks like you no longer care about your brothers,” grumbled Silas loudly from the entrance as he made his way to the dining hall with another figure.
Silas had shown up with Cyrus, who was instrumental in David’s successful arrest.
Cyrus couldn’t help but grin at the sight of Lauren, who sat on the couch like an exquisite china doll.
Sensing Cyrus’ gaze, Landon warily hugged Lauren like a predator protecting his prey.
“She’s put everyone behind after she got together with Jeremy. I’m not sure if you still have Mom in your mind, but you certainly have forgotten about your brothers.” Silas pouted unhappily.
“Yeah, it’s a matter of time before she forgets about Jonah, Liam, and Axel,” Cyrus chimed in with a dramatic sigh.
Alyssa blinked at her two brothers and whispered to Jeremy, “You know Silas’ appetite. Do we have enough food for everyone?”
Slightly taken aback, Jeremy soon wrapped an arm around her waist with a grin. “Of course.”
Silas had hurriedly dropped, but his visit was for an important discussion rather than the dinner. Cyrus might seem brash, but he was meticulous at times. Earlier, he queued for two hours just to buy Alyssa and Tatiana’s favorite desserts.
Cyrus was surprised to see Lauren¡ªthe young lady great at handicrafts¡ªat the dinner as well.
Suddenly, he regretted not buying more of the dessert, as he didn’t want to be perceived as favoring his sisters.
“Woah, is this panda-shaped dessert a new item? How cute!” Tatiana was a sucker for cute treats and desserts. She couldn’t resist the temptation, grabbing one and gobbling it down right away.
Sean was taken aback by Tatiana’s behavior, as she had always displayed impeccable table manners and ate daintily like a bird. He realized he might not fully understand Tatiana’s preferences after all.
Alyssa savored one of the desserts with a smile that left Jeremy enchanted. He made a mental note of the brand, planning to frequent the store for her sake. From now on, he wanted to learn everything about Alyssa from her brothers. They knew their sister better than anyone else¡ªeven Winston was no match for them.
Jeremy wanted to give his best since the Taylor family had entrusted him with Alyssa’s happiness. He wanted to shower her with so much love and care that she wouldn’t feel lonely without her family; he could fulfill every single role in her life.
Even if she had any silly ideas in mind and brought up absurd requests, he would willingly sacrifice himself to safeguard her happiness.
“Ms. Lauren, come and have a taste.” Cyrus approached Lauren, a panda-shaped dessert in his hand.
He crouched in front of her and handed her the dessert with a warm smile. “I didn’t know you’d be here, so I did not buy enough for everyone. I’ll make it up to you the next time.”
Lauren immediately took a liking to the dessert. Rubbing her hands, she was about to accept it when
Landon snatched the dessert and swallowed it right away, to her dismay.
Cyrus squinted at Landon and slowly curled his fist.
“L-Lauren… Cough… Lauren… Time for dinner. You won’t enjoy Jeremy and Alyssa’s feast if you indulge in the dessert now.” Landon tried hard to swallow until his face was flushed. He nearly choked to his death, but he had to keep his composure as the Harper Group heir in the face of his love rival, maintain his image, and protect his lover.
“Mr. Landon, this is not a zoo. There’s no need to fight for food,” teased Cyrus, looking amused at
Landon’s reddened face. “By the way, you look like you need water.”
Damn it! Did Cyrus just subtly refer to him as an animal? Landon grumbled in silence, thinking that the
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He had wanted to clap back, but he feared he might barf if he spoke because the food was stuck in his throat.
Sean and Tatiana might be oblivious to the changing dynamics, but Alyssa had noticed that Landon was highly vigilant around Cyrus.
The minor episode did not dampen the merry mood. The guests savored Alyssa and Jeremy’s excellent cooking. Both the hosts and the guests were satisfied with the perfect evening.
After dinner, Tatiana and Lauren retreated upstairs for mobile games, affording the others some privacy for serious discussions.
“I’m surprised you’ve still got an appetite, Jeremy. I wouldn’t have any appetite at all if I were you.” Silas chugged an entire cup of cold water. He slammed his cup on the table and said, “The hearing for
Sophia’s case officially begins next Friday.”
Everyone hadn’t seen Sophia in a long time. Their faces turned gloomy at the mention of her name.
“I know. I’ve been counting down the days.”
Jeremy twitched his eyebrow slightly. His voice was tense and hoarse. He was doing his utmost best to suppress the sharp pain in his heart.
“There hasn’t been a day when I forgot how my mother died. I have not forgotten about seeking revenge on behalf of my mother and all the innocent lives that Sophia had claimed. Not for a single day.”
Alyssa’s heart raced. The tears in her eyes glistened slightly. Under the table, she reached over slowly for Jeremy’s hand. She held his hand tightly.
Jeremy interlocked his fingers with hers immediately, as if he was grasping onto the only ray of light in the dark. He gazed deeply into her eyes.
“I was feeling curious a few days ago, so I went to find out about Sophia’s situation at the detention center. She has made use of her identity as the wife of a tycoon to buy people off. She even has some followers. She has adapted well and is living a good life there.
“I heard that she is served special meals every day. She even has skincare products to use and cigarettes to smoke.”
Cyrus clenched his teeth tight. He sniggered, “It looks like your father hasn’t given up on Sophia completely. He’s still covering for her, at least on the surface level. He should be intending to get her released.”
Alyssa twitched her eyebrow. “She can use all the cosmetics and have all the special meals she likes.
There’s just one thing she won’t be able to do without¡ªher diapers.”
“Javier is not my father.” Jeremy’s eyes had become bloodshot. “Ever since my mother breathed her last, he’s no longer been my father.”
“Jeremy…” Alyssa’s chest felt tight.
“The reason I stayed at the Walsh Group all these years was because that was my mother’s last wish.
She hoped that I would no longer be oppressed. She wished for me to receive Javier’s acknowledgment. She wanted me to succeed and to become the grandson that Grandpa is most proud of.
“After that, all I wanted was to supersede Justin. I put in all the effort to prove myself so that I can take conLrol wiLhin Lhe BeckeLL Group. However, LUIS had ausoiuLeiy Homing LO do wiLh mem.
“I jusL hoped LhaL I could fulfill my mofher’s lasL wish. I wanfed fo become sfrong so fhaf I could make her proud of me.”
Jeremy shuL his eyes. He felL a Lremendous pain In his heart. IL was as If a pair of Invisible hands were punching his heavy heart.
“However, aL Lhe end of Lhe day, I was Lhe one who became a fool. For many years, I lived under Lhe same roof as Lhe one who killed my moLher. I even worked myself io Lhe bone for Lhe sake of LhaL
coldblooded man.
“Lyse sLuck by me, and Nina sacrificed herself in exchange for such an imporLanL piece of information. If iL hadn’L been for Lhem, my moLher would have never been able io resL in peace.” Thai said, he couldn’L bring himself io visiL his moLher’s grave as long as Sophia was still alive.
“WhaL are you saying, Jeremy? You’re noL Lhinking of giving Lhe Walsh Group up and marrying into our family, are you?”
Silas raised an eyebrow as he Lried Lo sLudy him. “Lyse has never had an easy day since she goL
LogeLher wiLh you. Do you wanL her io sLarL from Lhe ground up LogeLher wiLh you?”
Cyrus couldn’L sLand iL eiLher. He chimed in, “Thai’s righL. Do you Lhink we would agree io your marriage wiLh Lyse wiLhouL aL leasL a hundred billion dollars worth of proposal gifLs? As Lyse’s broLhers, ifs alrighL if we have a Lough life. BuL Lyse cannoL be made Lo live in poverty!”