Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“You wanted compensation, didn’t you? If my compensation means sending you to hell, would you still want it?”
With these resolute words, Alyssa turned around and walked away with determination.
Carl watched the whole scene unfold on the side. Petrified, he was too scared to even breathe.
Just then, Jameson clutched his throbbing heart, breathing heavily. He sat in the chair weakly, trembling as he reached out his left arm toward Carl.
“I’ll get it now.”
Carl immediately took out a steel box, extracted a syringe, and skillfully injected a dose of medication into Jameson’s vein.
Slowly, Jameson’s trembling body stabilized. The temporary numbness brought some comfort, making the pain in his heart feel less intense.
He was determined to have Alyssa entangled with him, as that was the only meaning of his existence.
As the plane was about to take off, Jameson’s phone rang.
Seeing the word “Sir”, he didn’t dare delay. He answered immediately. “Sir.”
“The fireworks over Solana City tonight were quite beautiful. I really enjoyed them.” The man on the other end spoke with a low, pleasant voice.
“I’m glad you enjoyed them,” Jameson replied respectfully.
“But it’s quite a pity.”
“It’s not a pity. Whether it’s the 100 million or the plane, they are all just sacrifices in my eyes.”
The man chuckled. “What I pity is Ms. Alyssa. She’s such a proud and competitive person, yet in the end, she still lost to you.”
On the way back from the airport, Alyssa stared at the neon lights outside the window, not saying a word to Jeremy.
He knew she was feeling down, so he let her be. But he never loosened his grip on her cold hand.
His gaze remained fixed on Alyssa. Her frozen yet still beautifully captivating profile stirred his heart endlessly. He was very worried about her.
They returned home under the suffocating atmosphere.
Just as they entered, they received a call from Cyrus. “Lyse, the identities are almost confirmed. It’s Inigo and his men.”
Alyssa closed her eyes, biting her lip until it bled.
Meanwhile, Jeremy’s eyes were bloodshot. Seeing her torment herself like this made it almost unbearable for him to breathe.
“Hundreds of officers from the search department conducted a blanket search near the explosion site. They found their two passports and some personal items that were enough to prove their identities. They’re Tsulu nationals. With the surveillance along the route, we can basically confirm it’s them.”
Noticing Alyssa’s silence, Cyrus quickly reassured her, “Lyse, don’t get upset. Inigo and his men are all bad guys. They are all criminals in Tsulu, with several lives on their hands.
“I heard that Inigo has used his military position in his country to commit countless atrocities. He always manages to escape punishment by colluding with officials and bribing them. This time, he got what he deserved.
“We’re still looking for the helicopter’s black box, but there’s a possibility of foul play in this explosion. Fortunately, there were no additional casualties, so Lyse, don’t get worked up. Leave the rest to us.”
Alyssa parted her dry lips. “I know, but Cyrus¡ª”
“I know you feel frustrated and helpless because we let Jameson escape again. Even though Inigo is dead, the puppet master behind him is still dancing under your nose. Others may not understand this feeling of powerlessness, but I’m a police officer. Do you think I don’t understand?”
Cyrus spoke softly, comforting his beloved sister. Despite being known for his fiery nature at the station, he exercised utmost patience with her.
“But Lyse, no one can always win. If you self-deny and fall into despair because of a temporary setback, then you’re truly losing to your opponent, and all your previous efforts would be in vain.
“If you want to achieve ultimate victory, you must have an indomitable spirit. Lyse, we haven’t been defeated yet. Capturing him is only a matter of time.”
After a pause, Cyrus continued, “In all my years as a police officer, I’ve brought a serial killer who escaped for 20 years to justice. I’ve never encountered a case that couldn’t be solved. Always remember ¡ªwhere there’s a will, there’s a way.”
The Taylors never believed in fate and never gave up.
“Thank you for comforting me, Cyrus. Don’t worry, I’m not that weak.”
After hanging up the phone, Alyssa finally burst out crying. She threw herself into Jeremy’s arms, crying uncontrollably.
The seemingly impregnable fortress of her heart collapsed in front of the man she loved in an instant.
Jeremy held her tightly around the waist with his left arm, his right hand gently stroking her trembling back.
He whispered in her ears, softly coaxing her, “Cry it out, Lyse. Let it all out. You can cry or vent however you want. Just don’t keep your emotions bottled up inside. It’ll only harm your body.”
“Why am I… so stupid…” Alyssa grabbed his shirt tightly, still unable to stop blaming herself.
“Silly, if you’re stupid, then I’m just a brainless animal.”
“See… You’re calling me silly too…” Alyssa cried even harder.
Jeremy’s face was filled with regret. He wished he could slap himself for saying that.
“Alright… I know you’re trying to comfort me. I’ll be okay after crying.”
Alyssa rubbed her damp face against his chest. When she lifted her head, Jeremy’s sturdy chest muscles hidden beneath his shirt were faintly visible, seducing her.
She felt a bit embarrassed now. After sniffing a few times, she rubbed her palms against the spot on his chest where her tears had dampened it.
The adorable sight ignited a warm rush within Jeremy, making his heart flutter.
But he wouldn’t keep her awake tonight. He just wanted her to rest well in his arms so she could recharge herself.
“You haven’t eaten anything all night. You should be hungry, right? I’ll make something for you.” Jeremy looked at her with concern, gently wiping away the tears at the corners of her eyes.
“You haven’t eaten either. Let me do the cooking. You’re too slow in the kitchen. It’ll be too late to eat by then.” Alyssa sniffled.
Jeremy smiled helplessly. “Then I’ll have Mrs. Rosie do it.”
“It’s late. I’ll do it.”
“Then let’s do it together.”
This warmed Alyssa’s heart. “Okay.”
With a skilled cook around, Jeremy could only assist. Alyssa effortlessly made a grain bowl. To be more accurate, it was a grain pot.
It was a really large pot.
It seemed like she was trying to vent her anger with food.
“Lyse… it’s so late. Will you be able to sleep at night after eating so much? Won’t you feel uncomfortable?” Jeremy stared at the pot, suddenly feeling full.
Standing by the table, Alyssa rolled up her sleeves. She then vigorously mixed the ingredients in the pot with a large spoon. “Don’t worry. After eating, I’ll go rowing on the lake in the backyard for an hour, so I’ll burn it all off.”
Jeremy swallowed hard, feeling speechless.
This woman was really ruthless with herself.
After mixing the ingredients, Alyssa scooped up a large spoonful and forcefully stuffed it into Jeremy’s mouth.
“Eat.”
Jeremy chewed hard, almost choking.
Alyssa also scooped up a spoonful. She opened her small mouth to an astonishing size as she chewed vigorously. If she weren’t so pretty, her expression while eating would be downright terrifying.
She was really angry, indeed.
After a while, the couple actually finished eating the grain bowl.
Jeremy was originally the kind of person who rarely ate at night, and he didn’t have the habit of having supper. But for her, he broke those rules he had maintained for over a decade.
“Whew… I feel much better now.” Alyssa sat back on the couch with narrowed eyes. She was already too full to get up.
The two of them snuggled together in the quiet living room, enjoying the rare peaceful time of the day.