Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Alyssa or Mr. Walsh? How could I betray you?”
Her words chipped away at Jameson’s rage. She’d hit the right point.
Seeing a chance to salvage the situation, Amber continued, “Mr. Schmidt, you gave me this life. Without you, I have nothing. In the past, I’ve even tried to hurt Jeremy myself. If you were to lose to them, I would be left defenseless. Would they even spare me?”
Jameson’s grip loosened on her chin, a hint of uncertainty creeping in.
Just then, the door burst open. Carl rushed in, his face a mask of panic. “Mr. Schmidt, there’s trouble!”
Jameson tugged at his tie in frustration. “What happened?”
“A-Axel is here!”
Amber felt as though her head were about to split open, her body trembling uncontrollably.
A dryness gripped her throat as she recalled those piercing eyes. It was as if Axel had reached out from the memory, squeezing the life out of her.
“What did you say? Axel?” Jameson’s voice was taut with tension as he clenched his teeth. “Did he come alone?”
“Yes, he came alone!” Carl gritted his teeth. “The audacity of that bastard to enter our territory alone!
I’m certain he didn’t come with good intentions. Mr. Schmidt, shall I teach him a lesson?”
“You want to confront a seasoned secret agent with amateur skills?” Jameson adjusted his gold- rimmed glasses. “He wouldn’t dare enter the Millennium without a plan. Amber, change your attire. You’ll meet with him.”
“Mr. Schmidt, I.” Amber’s heart pounded violently, sweat beading her forehead.
“Appease him and seduce him. Then, find a way to kill him.” A chilling laugh escaped his lips. “After all, Amber,” he continued, his voice a low growl, “if you’re truly as loyal as you claim, this shouldn’t be a problem, should it? Don’t keep me waiting for too long.”
Axel lounged in the opulent confines of the most premium room, his arm concealed beneath a sleek black trench coat, resting casually on the couch’s armrest. His indifferent and languid gaze exuded an air of cold detachment, making him unapproachable.
As the waiter approached with a selection of fine wines, Axel interjected, “I drove here, so I’ll pass on the drink.”
“But sir,” the waiter stammered, “visiting the Millennium without a drink? It’s practically unheard of! We can find you a driver. It would be on the house, of course.”
“I’m not much of a drinker; I prefer the company of ladies,” Axel replied, raising his gaze. He retrieved a cigarette from the box and placed it between his lips. “Bring me your most stunning women.”
As he uttered the words, the door swung open, and a subtle fragrance wafted in as Amber’s graceful figure entered Axel’s line of sight.
Both of them exchanged glances; their hearts skipped a beat.
“Haha, perfect. This one meets my standards,” Axel remarked, his gaze lingering on her slender form, a nonchalant smile gracing his lips. It was utterly captivating. “I’ll have her tonight.”
The waiter sensibly left, closing the door behind him.
Amber stared fixedly at Axel, having no choice but to force a polite smile under the glare of countless surveillance cameras. But her stiff expression failed to convince both herself and Axel.
Meanwhile, Jameson sat in the security room, watching Amber and Axel’s every move. There were high- end cameras and microphones installed in the room that could even pick up the sounds of their breathing.
“I didn’t expect to see you here, Ms. Altman.” Axel cocked an eyebrow. “I’ve truly missed you since we last met. I couldn’t stop thinking about when we’d meet again. Who knew that would be tonight?”
“I never expected to meet you here too, Mr. Whitaker.” Amber smiled stiffly.
Amber knew Axel only said those things because they were under surveillance. But her heart still nervously trembled when Axel said he’d missed her.
Since both Amber and Axel were very experienced in such situations, Jameson didn’t notice anything off about them whatsoever.
“It seems like we are fated to meet.” Axel’s eyes fondly narrowed as he made himself at home. “Come on now. Have a seat.”
The instant Amber took a step, Axel patted his thigh. “Right here.”
Jameson suddenly leaned in close to the monitor, eyes glinting coldly.
Amber’s heart skipped a beat. She scrunched her hands in the hem of her dress before slowly walking toward Axel.
She cried out when Axel suddenly grabbed her arm, making her fall into his lap. Her chest pushed right against his thigh.
Jameson’s hands curled around the couch, leaving torn streaks in the material.
Axel’s breaths came in harsh pants, but his gaze was still tender. “Are you scared?”
Amber’s heart was pounding as she blushed. “Stop it, Mr. Whitaker.”
There was a double meaning to her words.
How could Amber not be scared? She was trembling in Axel’s grasp.
Axel snorted and leaned in close to her neck. “The smile you had on your face when you walked in here was terrible.”
Amber pursed her lips and said nothing.
Axel’s arms were so tight around her that it felt like he might snap her in two. He lowered his gaze slightly and saw how the soft dip of her breasts trembled beneath her dress.
What sane man wouldn’t get riled up by such a sight?
Amber panicked immediately. Her instinctive reaction was to maintain distance between her and Axel instead of seducing him. It wasn’t because she was playing coy, but because she felt that Axel was too good a man.
Every single time Amber was near him, her self-hatred and low self-esteem would overwhelm her. It only made her feel all the more filthy and vile.
“This isn’t a good spot. Too many eyes for me to do anything.” Axel’s lips accidentally came into contact with Amber’s reddened ear. “Come with me.”
“To… Where?” Amber breathed out, her heart jolting in response.
“We’ll find a place. Stay the night with me.” Axel then lifted Amber in his arms and marched out of the room.
Everyone looked on in astonishment as Axel and Amber walked out, not bothering to hide from any of them.
There was a silent rule in The Millenium, which was that no one else could bring Amber out of the place besides Jameson himself. Yet Axel was breaking that rule right now!
He was the only man who was bold enough to do so anyway.
Amber was terrified at first. But she then saw how determined and calm Axel was. Thus, all her worry disappeared, leaving her to close her eyes and lean against his chest.
Amber just wanted to leave with Axel right now, no matter where she went.
“Mr. J-Jameson, Axel Whitaker has taken Ms. Altman away!” Carl exclaimed, panicked.
Though Carl knew that Jameson had only ever treated Amber as a lowly substitute for Alyssa Taylor for all the years and even humiliated Amber again and again, no one was allowed to take Amber away regardless.
Axel was basically provoking Jameson beyond his limit!
“Go after them with the men!” Jameson ordered, panting angrily. “Bring Amber back no matter what it takes!”
Axel’s Aston Martin sped through the highway while his hair blew in the wind through the open car window. He drove languidly with only one hand on the wheel.
Yet, Amber was feeling incredibly nauseous from the speed Axel was driving.
The instant they arrived at their hotel room, Amber ran to the bathroom and threw up heavily.
Axel chuckled, watching her with his arms around his chest. “I don’t think you’d be able to play VR games if this is all you can take, Ms. Altman. And here I thought I’d gained a new gaming buddy.”
“Your hobbies… are quite varied, Mr. Whitaker,” Amber croaked out. She went to the sink and washed her mouth out before cleaning her face. She wasn’t feeling that sick anymore.
Axel’s eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at Amber’s delicate figure which shifted with her every move.
“Jameson’s men were on our tail the instant I took you away from The Millenium. I couldn’t have gotten away from them if I hadn’t driven that fast.”
“Why did you come to The Millenium out of the blue?” Amber asked.
She heaved a sigh and turned around to look at Axel. “I know you’re a very skilled superspy, but there are always risks. Don’t underestimate Jameson. If it’s your death he wants, he will try and achieve it every chance he gets.”
“I know that. Why else would he have sent you to me? To show you off?” Axel cocked an eyebrow before teasing, “Based on my observation though, you don’t have much to show off besides your beauty and figure, no?”
Amber’s heart strung up tightly as she quickly looked down.
So Axel had known why Jameson had sent her to him from the start.