Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Axel squeezed the soda can tightly. “If she has feelings for me, it’ll be the beginning of her nightmare.” His gaze was sharp.
“Heroes fall for beauties, and beauties fall for Axel. You really can attract any gender, Axel. I remember you carried Dr. Lovelace back. He fell for you, didn’t he? And now this one.”
Silas couldn’t help but joke, “Sigh, Axel, your face should really be listed as a world heritage.”
Cyrus quickly picked up a piece of chicken and stuffed it into Silas’ mouth. “You can say that in front of us, but don’t let Jonah hear it. Don’t you know Jonah’s relationship with Julien? Jonah will surely be jealous.”
Only then did Silas realize his mistake. He wanted to slap himself.
How could he joke about his “sister-in-law”?
“If Ms. Altman is willing to help you, it means there are cracks in her relationship with Jameson. At the very least, her attitude toward Jameson is no longer as firm as before.”
Alyssa clenched her fists and made a gesture, asking Axel to go for it. “Seize the opportunity, Axe. Try to bring her to our side.”
“Thank you, Axel.” Jeremy hugged Alyssa’s shoulder, feeling very guilty.
“You guys just wait and see.”
Suddenly, Axel’s mind was filled with Amber’s clear and bright eyes, causing his heart to flutter.
However, after a brief distraction, reason once again took over his mind. That glimmer of light was extinguished in his pupils at once.
“When I have squeezed out all her worth, I’ll make her and Jameson perish together.”
Axel’s resolute words sent shivers down Silas’ and Cyrus’ spines.
When Axel made up his mind to be heartless, he would cut off his feelings. Though he was wandering outside, he still harbored resentment toward Winston. It was enough to show how stubborn he was and how heartless he could be.
“Axel, there’s no need to be so ruthless.” Unexpectedly, Alyssa shook her head indifferently.
“As long as she shows remorse and is ready to break free from Jameson’s control and join us, I won’t make things difficult for her.”
Axel looked surprised. “Lyse, are you saying¡ª”
“If she’s willing to switch sides and work with me, I’ll gladly accept her and arrange a position for her in a subsidiary of KS Group. She won’t have to live like that in The Millennium, selling herself.”
This statement surprised even Jeremy. “Lyse, do you really mean that?”
Silas frowned. “Although that woman helped Axel and provided us with this evidence, there’s a chance this could be a trap set by Jamiper and her just to gain our trust. What if she acts as a double agent?”
“If that were the case, when Axel sneaked into The Millennium, she would have made it a bigger commotion and come out to mediate when necessary, pretending to help Axel. This way, she could have made Axel owe her a bigger favor.
“She wasn’t trying to gain Axel’s trust. She genuinely aimed to help him retreat safely. Providing him with this evidence regarding Josh was really her way of seeking the best possible way to handle the situation.”
With that, Alyssa’s eyes turned to Axel, her gaze becoming intriguing. “What Amber gave Axel was not only her sincerity. It was also a trump card in Jameson’s hands. There’s no need to take such risks if it was just to please him.”
Axel remained expressionless, but a hint of complex emotion flashed through his eyes, imperceptible to the naked eye.
Cyrus carefully reviewed the information in his hand again and asked in confusion, “Most of the evidence has already been collected.
“Now that the internal power struggle within Schmidt Group is widely known, why doesn’t Jameson release this evidence and directly crush Josh? Holding back like this seems to invite more trouble, doesn’t it?”
Just as Alyssa was about to explain, Jeremy spoke coldly, “Lyse said that this is Jameson’s trump card. As the eldest son of the Schmidt family, Josh still holds a small share of the Schmidt Group, which is his only remaining value.
“Jameson wants to keep this last bit of leverage. At a critical moment, he’ll force Josh to transfer the shares to him. It’s the same tactic he used when dealing with David.”
Alyssa smiled at Jeremy, and her eyes were full of affection.
“Damn it! He always does things in the dark. No matter how high he stands with this power gained through underhanded methods, he’ll still be despised and scorned,” Silas spat out.
“So, we must not let Jamiper get what he wants.” Alyssa smiled confidently.
“We do need to take action against Josh, not only to avenge Jonah but also to make Jameson’s trump card into a useless card. We need to let him face the consequences of the trouble he caused.”
Jeremy gently rubbed against her waist as he gazed at her proud profile, as if enchanted. “Lyse, no matter what you decide, I’ll always support you unconditionally.”
Silas patted Axel’s shoulder meaningfully. “Axel, for the sake of revenge, we’ll have to rely on your charm.”
Axel’s sharp gaze softened slightly, and he smiled bitterly before leaving.
After discussing important matters with Alyssa’s brothers and enjoying delicious fried chicken, the couple went upstairs to their room to rest.
Jeremy drew a bath in the bathroom while Alyssa lit scented candles and poured wine. At this moment, she received a call from Rose.
“Madam, how… have you been lately?” Rose asked cautiously, afraid of triggering her emotions.
“A lot is going on, but…”
Alyssa glanced at Jeremy, who was carefully adjusting the water temperature beside the bathtub and felt a warm sensation spread across her chest. “I’m fine. With my husband by my side, I can handle anything.”
When Jeremy heard that, he couldn’t help but smile. He was still not used to her calling him her husband, but he loved it nonetheless.
“Sigh… You have a husband now. I’ll have to prepare two gifts from now on. It’s going to be a big expense!” Rose pretended to sigh.
“Haha! You don’t have to buy anything for him, just for me. Think of him as the free gift that comes with your purchase.” Alyssa’s laughter was clear and pleasant.
Rose laughed heartily. “Alright.”
Jeremy was completely speechless.
What? So he was just a free gift after all this time?
After a brief joke, Rose asked with concern, “Lyse, are you really okay? Is there anything I can help with? Don’t hesitate to trouble me. I’ll do my best to help you. I feel really sad when you keep things from me.”
“Most things have been resolved now, and my father’s condition has stabilized. Jonah and Julien will take him to Mosgravia for further treatment soon. Thanks for your concern.”
At the mention of Julien, Rose said, “Speaking of Julien, I still have the two sets of men’s suits he had requested me to make. They’ve been ready for a long time, but he hasn’t come to pick them up.
“I called him twice the other day. Once, his phone was off, and the other time, he didn’t answer. I’m calling you this time to ask about his situation. He hasn’t changed his mind, has he?”
“Jul asked you to make suits?” Alyssa was puzzled. Julien usually wore either casual clothes or a white coat. He didn’t wear a suit.
Could it be…
“Well, I suspect, no, I’m sure these clothes should be for Jonah.”
Rose was a top-notch tailor who had eyes like rulers. She could even estimate a person’s measurements just by looking at them once.
“Several months ago, Julien came to me to make a man’s suit. At that time, I realized that the measurements he gave were much larger than his own. I thought he was making it for his father.
“I even told him that if he was making clothes for an elderly person, the style was a bit too trendy. Now, thinking back… I’m really an idiot.”
Alyssa couldn’t help but laugh. “Now you know. My dear Jul is making clothes for his lover.
“Yes, yes. I’m sweating on my forehead.”
Rose’s tone was cheerful and excited. “Lyse, Julien and Jonah are really a perfect match. I was so excited after watching the news that night that I rolled around in bed all night long!
“By the way, I’ve already made up my mind. I’ll personally make the wedding suits for Jonah and Julien when they get married, and I won’t charge a penny.”
Married?
Jeremy listened intently on the side. Scenes of Jonah and Julien, hand in hand in black and white suits, entering the church with happy smiles flashed through his mind.
Indeed, they were a perfect match.
“Thank you. I also hope to see the day when Jonah and Jul marry.” Alyssa smiled gently.
“Jul might be too busy to notice his phone. I’ll go to your studio tomorrow to pick up the suits he ordered, and we can also catch up.”
“Okay, ma’am. I’ll prepare some delicious food for you when you come over.”
After ending the call, the bath water was also ready.
“Lyse, you go first. I’ll go out and call Xavier to discuss some work.”