Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Jameson gave him a sidelong glance as he twirled the glass of red wine in his hand. “It seems like you aren’t as brutal as I thought, Mr. Lexington. You have a human side to you.”
“I just don’t think it’s worth my time. What you’ve asked me to do is below my pay grade.”
Remy frowned. He spoke sarcastically, “Mr. Justin promoted you to be the person in charge of Solana City. Are you only capable of kidnapping your enemy’s wife and kids as your way to fight back against them?
“You even had to call for external help. As for The Millennium, you should just give up on it while you still can.”
Amber’s lashes fluttered. Deep down, she felt glee.
At The Millennium, no one dared to be so impolite toward Jameson. However, Remy didn’t give a shit. He was Justin’s subordinate, so Justin was the only one he had to obey.
The feigned expression on Jameson’s face was starting to disappear. The knuckles on his hand gripping the wine glass had also whitened.
Even so, Jameson refrained from doing anything untoward. He smiled and replied casually, “Mr. Lexington, the reason we can meet again tonight is because Mr. Justin is in agreement with my plans. All you need to do is to cooperate with me. Plus, I never said that that young lady was my target. She is just a decoy.
“I’m aware that the previous task was too simple. It was not a challenge for you. Apologies for wasting your talent.
“I will get you a new target this time. You will not be disappointed, I promise.”
Upon saying that, he picked up the document from the tea table and handed it to Remy.
Remy received it in his hands and looked through it.
His complex and dark gaze finally settled on the man with a police uniform. After a while, he asked in a raspy voice, “He’s a cop?”
“Yes.” Jameson sipped on his red wine slowly. “Despite his young age, he was tasked as the chief of the Criminal Investigation Division. He has many outstanding merits and achievements under his belt.”
Amber’s pupils quivered. She gave herself a hard pinch on her arm and wiped off the surprise from her face.
Remy chuckled, “I hope he’ll be a contender for me.” He tore the man’s photo off the document and stuffed it in his pocket. He then tossed the document aside.
“Does this mean you’re taking the job, Mr. Lexington?”
“I will not touch that woman.” Remy’s eyes were cold and determined. “I may be a killer, but I will not go after the young and the weak.”
“I understand.” Jameson smiled slightly.
Remy couldn’t be bothered to waste his time on empty chatter. He turned around to leave.
“Hold on.”
Jameson narrowed his eyes. “I will give you a helper for this mission, just in case.”
Jameson turned to Amber. “Amber, you’ll be going with Mr. Lexington this time.”
“Me?” Amber’s chest tightened. She refused immediately. “Mr. Schmidt, my skills are rather ordinary. I will just weigh Mr. Lexington down if I go.”
“It’s better to have a helping hand.” Jameson glanced at her with a half-smile. “You have never turned down the missions I’ve given you, Amber.”
At this point, Amber had no choice but to agree to it.
Remy and Amber then left the room. After that, Carl, who had stayed quiet throughout, walked to Jameson’s side. He lowered himself and commented in a low voice, “Mr. Schmidt, you’re really good at getting others to do what you want.”
“Remy is indeed Mr. Justin’s follower who has character. If I don’t get him a worthy opponent, he won’t be able to focus on working for me.”
Jameson rested the side of his head on his palm. In a lazy tone, he said, “I’m just excited to watch the exciting brotherly feud that’s about to happen.”
“Mr. Schmidt, do you think… that Remy looks almost like Damien Taylor, that Taylor family member who died in a plane crash? Could they be the same person?” Carl was puzzled.
“What if they’re the same person? Or what if they’re not the same person? It will just make my game even more fun.”
Jameson couldn’t help but laugh. “To die in the hands of one’s own ‘older brother’… He could very well die without any regrets.”
“Cyrus always ruins our plans time and time again. He’s also an officer. It would really make things easier once and for all if we can get rid of him in one hit.”
Carl hesitated but continued, “It’s just that. you’re sending Ms. Altman to go with him this time. Are you. still suspicious of her? Are you still wanting to test her?”
Behind his gold-framed glasses, Jameson narrowed his dark eyes.
Ever since the Hodgsons broke off the engagement, Newton’s quality of sleep improved. His appetite grew too. So, he had enough reason to bring Lauren back to Crescent Bay to keep him company.
When the weekend came, Alyssa and Jeremy made their way to visit Newton excitedly. They had busied themselves throughout the week to prepare the gifts.
While they were on their way, Alyssa received a call from Jonah.
“Hey, Jonah!” Alyssa answered the phone in a sweet voice as she put it on loudspeaker.
“You sound cheery. Did something good happen?” Jonah chuckled, “Are you and Jeremy going to sign the papers soon?”
Were they?
Alyssa stared at Jeremy’s extremely charming face.
Jeremy was by her side. He was holding her close by the waist. He smiled and said, “I carry the necessary documents with me every day. As long as Lyse is willing, we can get remarried anytime.”
Jeremy’s last five words brushed across her ears gently. They made her ears go red. Her breathing quickened, and her heart raced.
“I will have a different status once we get married. There’s also more to be worried about. Rather than being Mrs. Walsh, there’s more freedom in being Mr. Walsh’s girlfriend.” Alyssa’s eyes glistened. She had no intention of going along with him despite knowing how long he had desired, hoped, waited for, and wanted that to happen.
Upon hearing that, Jeremy’s heart sank. A wave of sadness spread within him.
Yet, he had no choice. The Taylors were brave and decisive in the face of injustice. However, when it came to romance, they were all difficult to deal with.
Alyssa might have said those words mindlessly, but Jeremy took them seriously. He understood that to be her stress response after those three years of painful marriage.
His heart ached for her.
So, he intertwined his trembling fingers with hers and placed their hands in front of his heart. Through deep breaths, he tried to restrain the surging emotions within him.
“That’s alright. It’s up to you. You’ve married me before. It doesn’t matter if we have a marriage certificate. I will be with you for the rest of our lives.”
Alyssa’s cheeks flushed red. Her misty eyes looked left and right; she dared not meet his passionate gaze.
“It’s quite good to enjoy dating life too.” Jonah’s voice was low and tender. “There’s no rush anyway, Jeremy. Lyse has experienced married life. But other than with you, she was never in a gratifying relationship with any other man.
“You should just fulfill her wishes this time. At the end of the day, it feels different being lovers and being husband and wife.”
Alyssa felt called out on the spot. She sat up straight immediately. “Jonah! Who… Who says that I’ve never been in a relationship? I had a lot of suitors when I was in school. Each of them was better than the last!”
Jonah chuckled. “Better than the last? That doesn’t sound right. It was more like you battered each of them as they came along.”
Alyssa was speechless.
Jonah had been spending too much time with Julien. He was becoming sharper with his words!
Jeremy couldn’t stop himself from smiling. His heart was filled with joy. He pulled Alyssa into an embrace.
He rubbed her shoulders gently and coaxed her softly. “From now on, I will immerse you in my love. I will be so sweet to you that you’ll get diabetes from dating me.”
“Hmm. You’re already extremely sweet now. You have to give me some space from time to time, okay?” Alyssa asked bashfully. Jeremy’s bear hug was making it a little difficult for her to breathe.
In a hoarse voice, Jeremy replied, “That’s not okay.”
Alyssa was at a loss for words. Her face had turned red. She gave up and just snuggled in his arms.
“Anyway, let’s get back to the main point, Lyse. I called because of that car plate number you asked me to check last time. I have the owner’s information.”
Alyssa queried immediately, “Who is it?”
“Rather than asking ‘who,’ you should ask ‘where.'”
Jonah coldly answered, “The vehicle is a company car. It belongs to RC Biotechnology Research Institute in Mosgravia.”
“Biotechnology… Research Institute?” Jeremy furrowed his brows tightly. He looked into Alyssa’s eyes.
They couldn’t figure out how Betty could have connections with such an organization.
