Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Suddenly, the sound of a ringing phone pierced the moment. Jeremy’s and Alyssa’s eyes flew open as though jolted awake from a dream. At the same time, an immense pain shot through Jeremy’s head and spread throughout his body.
He pulled away from the kiss and dashed out of the hospital ward without looking back.
Alyssa trembled as she knelt on the bed. She reached out for Jeremy but grasped only cold, empty air. She pursed her lips, red and moist from the kiss.
She picked up her ringing phone from the bedside table, forcing herself to suppress the pain in her heart.
“Amber, is everything okay? Why are you calling at this hour?” Alyssa asked in a concerned voice while she steadied her breathing.
In a low voice, Amber said, “Lyse, I’m sorry… Did I wake you?”
Alyssa wiped away the tears from her eyes and forced herself to sound calm. “No worries, I was already up. You can tell me what’s on your mind.”
“Lyse, are you… are you now very close with Mr. Justin Walsh?” Amber asked abruptly, her voice tinged with anxiety.
Alyssa straightened up. “We’re not particularly close. It was just because he saved me previously that we’ve been having a few more interactions recently. Why do you ask?”
“I don’t know how to explain it… My mind is in a mess right now.” Amber took a deep breath before continuing, her voice trembling slightly. “Yesterday, I was volunteering at the orphanage and ran into Mr. Justin. As I walked past him, I heard his voice…
“It sounded just like the ‘Sir’ who manipulated Jameson from behind the scenes.”
Alyssa’s eyes widened, the lingering tension from earlier evaporating as the air around her turned cold. “Amber, are you sure about this?”
“I can’t be 100% sure. After all, there are many people with similar voices. But when I accompanied Jameson to Mosgravia to meet Sir, I overheard a part of their conversation. Sir’s voice was unforgettable, captivating even.” Amber’s voice grew shaky. “I also heard that Mr. Justin has been recuperating in Mosgravia. Could it just be a coincidence? If Mr. Justin is Sir, then his intentions for approaching you… Lyse, you might be in danger!”
Alyssa tightened her grip on her phone. She looked out the window and at the sky, which was starting to brighten. “Sir” had been in Mosgravia, and so was Justin. Moreover, Justin had returned just after Jameson’s downfall despite having kept a low profile for years.
Why was that?
Was it solely because he missed home and had almost nursed himself back to health?
But this idea itself was absurd!
Perhaps he felt ready and strong enough and decided it was time to return to the Walsh family to reclaim everything that was rightfully his.
Or perhaps, with Jameson gone, Justin no longer had anyone left to manipulate. So, he could only return to handle matters personally.
“Amber, thank you for sharing such crucial information with me. If Justin is this so-called Sir, I have even more reason not to distance myself from him.
“On the contrary, I should go with the flow and get closer to him. It’s the only way to expose his true colors and uncover his schemes.”
“No, don’t!” Amber’s unease was palpable. “Sir is extremely dangerous. After years of following him, even Jameson has only seen 10% of his capabilities. There could be someone even more powerful backing him from the shadows.
“And with Mr. Jeremy in his current state, he won’t be able to protect you like he used to. If Justin sets his sights on you, wouldn’t it make it harder for you and Mr. Jeremy to repair your relationship?”
Upon hearing that, Alyssa held her breath. Agony surged like waves in her heart.
“Lyse, I know you’re a righteous person. You’re a heroine among us women, better than many men. But you’re not invincible. There are challenges you can’t face alone, and you need protection too!
“I’m just a simple person-I don’t fight for justice or grand ideals. I just want the people I love, and my friends, to be happy and well. That’s all. Lyse, sometimes people need to be a little selfish.”
“I used to protect only myself. Now, I’ve simply returned to that. All I did was let go of someone who wasn’t mine. There’s nothing to fear. I’ll get used to it.”
As Alyssa spoke words she didn’t believe, she tilted her head back slightly to keep the tears from falling. She continued, “And if Justin is Sir, it’s actually a good thing Jeremy is keeping his distance. I don’t want him to fall into danger because of me again.”
Amber’s heart ached as she let out a sigh of helplessness.
All of a sudden, Alyssa realized something, and her chest tightened. “Ambs, from now on, stay put in Belbanks. Don’t show yourself in Solana City unless necessary. I’ll have Axel ensure your safety.
“If Justin is Sir, it means you identified him. If that’s the case, he might recognize you too. He could be waiting for the right moment to strike.”
“Sir only saw me before I had my old face restored, and it was a brief encounter. He probably wouldn’t recognize me.”
Alyssa’s eyes blazed with urgency. “Still, be cautious. Better safe than sorry!”
Jeremy rushed to the parking lot as fast as he could. Once in the car, a cold sweat broke out over his body, and a splitting headache tore through him.
Trembling, he leaned forward and slammed his forehead against the steering wheel repeatedly, but the pain wouldn’t subside.
He had fled from Alyssa earlier because he could barely hold himself together. He feared that if he stayed any longer, he’d lose control and turn into a monster before her eyes.
Just then, his phone vibrated in his clammy hand. It was Xavier calling.
Jeremy gasped for breath, his vision blurred, unable to see clearly.
Was it because of Alyssa? Or was it because of that kiss?
The pain inside him was excruciating.
Finally, he couldn’t bear it any longer. With trembling hands, he reached into his suit pocket and pulled out a bag of blue pills.
These were the pills Sheryl had given him during her visit to his office. He’d thrown them into the trash before Xavier but had secretly kept a bag of them without him noticing.
The overwhelming pain had shattered his willpower. He closed his eyes tightly and swallowed all the pills.
Moments later, his mind cleared, his headache eased, and the chills faded. Mentally, he felt even sharper than before.
With that, he had just made his first deal with the devil.
Alyssa only stayed in the hospital for two short days before returning to KS Group to oversee the company.
Since Winston had stepped back due to health issues, he only offered Alyssa private advice on major decisions she had to make. Other than that, he left everything to her and refrained from interfering.
The temperature had been dropping for two consecutive weeks, and snow continued to fall. Yet, Alyssa hadn’t heard any news about Jeremy. She had hoped that their kiss would mark a new beginning, but now it seemed more like a farewell.
On this day, after a strategy meeting with KS Group’s top executives, Alyssa returned to her office to review the tender proposal for the Solana City A5 real estate project. Known as Project A5, this was a significant five-year initiative backed by the govemment, attracting widespread attention for its immense potential.
If executed well, the project would bring tremendous value and offer businessmen a gateway into the political arena, giving them a chance to gain even more power.
Walsh Group was naturally involved since the project was based in Solana City.
Despite being rooted in Belbanks, KS Group, as one of the country’s wealthiest corporations, was confident in securing Project A5.
In the past, Alyssa could switch into work mode quickly. Lately, however, her thoughts were constantly drifting, making it hard to focus. Eventually, she couldn’t resist and decided to call Julien.
The phone rang for a long time before he finally answered. When he did, Alyssa heard Julien’s exhausted, hoarse voice.
“Hey, Lyse.”
“Jul!”
Truthfully, Alyssa hadn’t expected him to answer. Hearing his familiar voice filled her with relief, and she nearly cried.
“H-How have you been?” she stammered.
“I’ve been pretty okay,” Julien answered icily.
But Alyssa could sense he wasn’t okay at all. He was clearly just trying to hold it together. “Jul… we miss you. Jonah, too-
“Why did you call, Lyse?” Julien interrupted, his voice cold. He clearly didn’t want to talk about Jonah. “I’m fine. You don’t need to worry. If there’s nothing else, I’ve got things to do.”
Alyssa felt a sharp pain in her chest. Desperate, she blurted out, “There is!”
“Go ahead.”
“It’s about Jeremy’s headaches… I’d like to talk to you about that.” She went on to explain everything Joseph had speculated.
After a long pause, Julien spoke. “If what Jeremy consumed was truly a highly concentrated drug, it’s likely that even his everyday life will be severely affected in the future. After experiencing euphoria, his brain will fall into extreme agony. He will begin to exhibit severe withdrawal symptoms, losing control of his nerves and body. The situation will only worsen.”
In an urgent voice, Alyssa asked, “How will he get some relief, then?”
Julien’s tone was calm but serious. “He’ll experience immediate relief if he continues taking the drug.”
“Jul, you can’t be serious! Jeremy is strong, upright… How can you suggest he take drugs?’ Alyssa gasped, her eyes wide with shock.
“Even if I told him to stop, wouldn’t he eventually seek it out on his own?” Julien’s voice was cold and logical. “If he’s already deeply addicted, using may be the only way to cope.”
