Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
When Jameson picked up, Nicholas said respectfully, “Mr. Schmidt, everything has been dealt with.”
“Carl has informed me. Well done.”
Jameson chuckled. “There will be a sum transferred to your offshore account tomorrow. Please make sure to check it.”
“Mr. Schmidt, I’m not doing this for the money…”
“I know. But everyone who works for me will be duly compensated. This is your due.”
Jameson’s words were clear, but his tone carried an inherent arrogance. “Besides, your wife’s hospital bills must be considerable. Your savings likely aren’t enough.”
“Thank you,” Nicholas murmured.
He then hesitated before asking, “Mr. Schmidt, several subjects have had severe adverse reactions, and some have even died. The new drug seems highly unstable. Can it really be successfully developed?”
A silence followed on the other end.
Nicholas, despite his vast experience, felt a surge of anxiety.
“Chief Novak, have you seen anyone recently?” Jameson’s tone remained casual, even slightly amused.
Nicholas’s heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to lie. “No. I’m just worried because my wife’s condition worsens daily.” His voice remained steady, not giving anything away.
“A few problematic test samples don’t prove anything. After all, no experiment is without issues.” Jameson’s tone softened. “Patience is key. We must trust Mr. Justin. The experiment will succeed for sure.”
After Marc’s press conference, the police detained him. Due to his health, all interrogations took place in the hospital.
Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of the Ivory involved in drug trafficking, including Harry, were also arrested. All their stored drugs were confiscated as well.
Under public pressure, an anti-drug task force led by Cyrus was established in Solana City.
Over the next month, the city saw no further deaths from drug use. The illicit drug trade was temporarily suppressed.
One evening, Alyssa was in her study, surrounded by piles of paperwork from work. Exhausted, she fell asleep on the couch.
Half-asleep, she felt a warm sensation enveloping her and a soft kiss teasing her lips. The sensation was so pleasant it made her dizzy.
Alyssa woke up with a soft moan.
Her eyes were filled with desire. She eagerly wrapped her arms around the man’s neck, responding passionately to his kiss. S
Jeremy’s eyes mirrored her desire as he gently caressed her. It caused her delicate silk robe to rumple. Her straps even slipped off her shoulders.
“Stop…” Blushing, she pulled away from his moist lips. When she realized she was now naked beneath him, she was consumed by embarrassment.
Jeremy pressed his chest against her and said in a hoarse voice, “Who could resist you being so proactive?”
“We’re not newlyweds anymore. I didn’t think you’d still…” Alyssa trailed off as her hand wandered down his chest and hooked onto his belt. “Save the late-night snack for later.”
Jeremy’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he restrained himself. He gently lifted her off the couch. “Let’s go downstairs and eat the dinner I made.”
“You’ve gotten faster at cooking.” Alyssa put on her robe and pecked his lips with a smile.
“Dinner needs to be quick, but late-night snacks should be savored.” Jeremy kissed her back with a sexy chuckle.
Alyssa playfully pushed him. Just as she was about to say something, her phone rang.
Jeremy picked it up from the coffee table and handed it to her.
“It’s Cyrus.”
“Oh?” Alyssa answered quickly. “Cyrus, what’s up?”
“Big news, Lyse!” Cyrus, usually calm, sounded unusually exet
“Aidan has been arrested for hoarding large quantities of that illegal drug!”
Alyssa and Jeremy exchanged a look of astonishment.
They had always thought Aidan’s arrogance and boasting would lead to his downfall eventually, but they hadn’t expected it to happen so soon.
“Cyrus, did your people follow Aidan to find this out?” Alyssa asked curiously.
“No, we received an anonymous tip that led us to Aidan’s stash of illegal drugs in a warehouse. But that’s not all. We also found two bodies of the Ivory Gang members on a Lovelace Group’s cargo ship near that warehouse.”
The couple’s eyes widened in shock.
“The bodies were frozen, so they were well-preserved and hadn’t decomposed. They were likely trying to use the ship to smuggle the bodies out of the country. After all, Solana City is filled with our surveillance. It’s hard to dispose of two bodies here.”
Cyrus’s voice dropped, sounding more serious. “We performed autopsies immediately. As expected, both bodies died from drug overdoses.”
Jeremy frowned. His eyes deepened with thought.
“Cyrus, your team has been tailing Aidan for over a month, and there’s been no sign of activity from him. But someone suddenly pops up with critical information about his drug stash.”
Alyssa had the same thought. She added, “And right after, you find bodies on a Lovelace Group’s ship nearby? This all feels too coincidental. It seems like someone is setting this up.” “Lyse, the coincidences are hard to ignore. But one thing is certain.”
Cyrus took a deep breath. His voice turned somber. “Lovelace Group is currently the biggest illegal drug supplier we’ve found in Solana City. We’ve not only busted their operation, but the warehouse staff and Aidan’s secretary have also confessed to drug trafficking.
“However, they all denied any involvement in the murders or hiding the bodies. They said that they knew nothing about the bodies. We’re still investigating that part.”
“Cyrus, are you okay?” Alyssa sensed something off in his tone and couldn’t help but worry.
After all, Mandy was a part of the Lovelace family.
Though she had cut ties with them after marrying Winston, people still saw her as connected to them by blood. It was impossible to fully separate those ties. Moreover, Joseph was Cyrus’ uncle, and Aidan was his cousin. This connection might force him to step down from the task force.
“Lyse, I know what you’re concerned about. I’m fine.”
Cyrus sighed, I’m just worried about my mom. She acts indifferent to her family, but deep down, she doesn’t want to see them in such a disgraceful situation. Despite leaving the Lovelaces, she still wishes them well.”
“Yeah, Mandy is kind-hearted. After all, the Lovelaces raised her, and she was once Edgar’s favorite.” Alyssa suddenly felt her nose tingle.
“The media has already caught wind of this. By tomorrow, the news will be everywhere. Even if they don’t report it, the police will release official statement soon. The higher-ups are very serious about cracking down on illegal drugs. This is really bad news for Aidan.
Cyrus brushed off the earlier gloom and spoke with his usual conviction. “Now, we have all the evidence. Aidan’s large-scale drug trafficking, leading to multiple deaths, is undeniable. Even if he didn’t kill those two, he’ll still face severe el.Rcharges. He’s looking at a long prison sentence.”
“Aidan’s downfall will prompt Edgar and Joseph to take action to protect him.”
Alyssa gripped Jeremy’s hand tightly. Her eyes were filled with concern. “Jeremy, stay in Solana City to get more information. I need to go home and be with Mandy.”
Jeremy squeezed her hand back and nodded slightly. “Alright. Call me if anything happens.”
After Aidan’s arrest, the Lovelace family plunged into unprecedented chaos.
Edgar fainted in a fit of rage and was rushed to the hospital. The police immediately questioned Joseph, who aged a decade during his interrogation at the station.
At the same time, he was slapped with a travel ban. He couldn’t leave Solana City until the case was resolved.
As Joseph prepared to enter his car with his entourage, an egg came flying out of nowhere and smashed on his head.
“How dare you experiment on live humans? You’re insane! Don’t call yourself a human!”
“You killed so many innocent people for drug development! Have you no conscience?” “No more Lovelace Pharmaceuticals for me! Boycott Lovelace Group!”
Joseph’s face flushed red as he hurried into the car, and the luxury vehicle sped away.
The smell of rotten eggs filled the car interior, making even the driver feel nauseous.
“Mr. Joseph, should we head home first to shower and change before visiting Mr. Edgar at the hospital?” Joseph’s secretary, Ernest Brown, asked cautiously.
Joseph finally shed his civilized fa?ade and erupted in fury. He landed a slap on Ernest’s face, venting his shame and anger over the egg incident.
“Are you out of your mind? Shower and change at a time like this? Go to the hospital to see Dad first!”
Then he asked, “Has the lawyer seen Aidan? What did he say?”
