Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Grandpa, I heard that your condition suddenly flared up. How are you feeling? Are you feeling better now?”
Then, as if only just noticing Jeremy in the room, Justin’s eyes flickered briefly. He gave a warm smile. “Oh, Jeremy. You’re here too.”
Jeremy’s expression remained grim. He nodded slightly. “Hey, Justin.”
“If I’d known Jeremy was here, I would’ve come tomorrow instead. I don’t want to disrupt your rest.” Justin wheeled himself over to Newton’s bedside.
“It’s fine, Justin,” Newton replied, though his smile seemed forced. “But it’s late, and you’re not in great health yourself. You didn’t have to make a trip to visit me.”
Justin leaned forward slightly, a subtle gleam in his eyes. “Grandpa, you’ve always treated me the best and loved me the most. I wouldn’t feel right not being by your side while you’re in the hospital.” Newton’s body trembled slightly beneath the blanket at Justin’s words.
Jeremy noticed the change but kept his expression neutral. He masked his doubts, a skill essential for someone in a high position.
Over the years, Jeremy had become adept at concealing his emotions, though it often left him feeling isolated. Recently, those feelings had begun to resurface, filling his lonely nights with a sense of emptiness and a coldness that crept through him. With a gentle expression on his face, Justin spoke again. “Grandpa, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you in private. Would that be alright?”
Newton shot Jeremy a conflicted look. “Is it urgent? Jeremy isn’t an outsider. You can just go ahead and say it.”
“Grandpa, I’ll leave you and Justin to chat. See you.” Jeremy didn’t want to intrude, so he turned and left the room with Ben.
As he closed the door, he could faintly hear Justin’s voice. There was a sense of tenderness in his voice which he had never heard before. “Grandpa, I’ve found someone I care about.” Jeremy froze. Subconsciously, he pressed his lips together tightly.
In a surprised tone, Newton asked, “Oh? There’s someone who caught your fancy? Is she someone from Mosgravia, or did you meet her in Solana City?”
“She’s someone you know. Not just you-Jeremy knows her too.”
A soft smile as gentle as a breeze spread across Justin’s elegant and charming face. He continued, “It’s Alyssa Taylor. I really like her.”
“What? Y-You have feelings for Alyssa?” Newton’s eyes widened, his face paling.
Standing outside the door, Jeremy caught every word. Each one pierced his chest like a slender needle, invisible yet sharp, leaving wounds that bled silently within him.
“That’s right,” Justin admitted with a calm smile.
Newton forced himself to remain composed, though his voice trembled slightly. “S-Since when?”
“It just happened without me realizing it. Feelings can be difficult to explain,” Justin replied, picking up an apple and a knife from the bedside table and slowly peelin net
“Ms. Alyssa used to be the woman Jeremy loved. They were in love, and Iwas genuinely happy for them. I have never considered taking her from him.
“After all, Jeremy is my only brother-the one I risked my life to save. He’s had a difficult life since childhood. He came into our family with Anne, only to be scorned by everyone. He’s lacked love all his life, so of course, I was happy en he found someone he loved
As he stood outside, chills ran through Jeremy, his hands clenching into fists. Justin’s words might have sounded caring, even empathetic but to Jeremy, they felt like invisible hands tearing open a wound in his heart that had only just begun to heal.
Very few people mentioned Jeremy’s past since he’d become the Walsh family heir, as doing so meant challenging his authority.
Justin, whether intentional or not, had struck a nerve with Jeremy. Yet, Justin was his older brother, someone Jeremy deeply respected. Jeremy could only restrain himself. “But right now, Jeremy and Ms. Alyssa are separated. Since he no longer wants her, I want her. Grandpa, you’ll support me, won’t you?”
A slight smile appeared on Justin’s lips as a strip of apple peel fell to the floor. “I know you’ve always been fond of Ms. Alyssa and wanted her to marry into our family. If she and Jeremy aren’t meant to be, then I’ll be the one to marry her. That way, your wish will still be fulfilled, right?”
Despite Justin’s calm, graceful demeanor, he radiated an unspoken intensity. Jeremy held his breath, his frown deepening.
Newton braced himself, struggling to keep his composure. He attempted to sit up but lacked the strength. With a strained breath, he murmured, “Justin, it’s not that I have anything against you or that I don’t support you and Alyssa. It’s just that I understand Alyssa deeply. “Jeremy holds a place in her heart, and he’ll be the only one she loves for the rest of her life. She won’t be able to accept anyone else.
“Alyssa is a stubborn woman. She’s unyielding. If you were to push her… I’m afraid things won’t end well for either of you.”
“Nothing is impossible for someone determined. I’ll treat her sincerely. She will accept me eventually.” Although Justin’s smile reached his eyes, a chilling coldness still emanated from him-it was so cold that even those around him could feel it. “After all, patience is one of my virtues. I just want your approval, Grandpa. You won’t stand in my way, will you?”
Newton’s face twitched slightly as he struggled to maintain composure, uncertain how to respond.
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Jeremy’s vision blurred as he leaned against the wall for support, staggering to the basement parking lot. He was panting heavily.
“Mr. Walsh! What happened to you?” Xavier rushed to assist Jeremy as he swayed unsteadily.
“The pills…”
Xavier was stunned. “What did you say?”
Jeremy’s body trembled as he reached into his suit pocket and pulled out a bag of blue pills.
Recognizing them as those Sheryl had given him, Xavier tried to snatch them away, but Jeremy was already desperate. He tipped the pills into his mouth, swallowing them all at once.
“Mr. Walsh! How could you take the pills from that woman? She works for Mr. Justin. She can’t be trusted! What if it’s poison?”
“Xavier… I can’t take it anymore…” Jeremy uttered, leaning on Xavier. His face was pale, glistening with sweat. “I don’t know if it’s a side effect of Jameson’s pills, but the only relief I get is from these pills Sheryl gave me.”
Xavier’s heart sank, a sense of dread building within him. He had a feeling something bad was about to happen.
With Xavier’s help, Jeremy got into the car. Then, they drove off.
As their taillights faded into the night, Sheryl emerged from behind a pillar, lifting her phone with a smirk She put it to her ear. “Mr. Justin Jeremyis now addicted. He can’t stay away from Crystal Ice now.”
“It took him long enough to give in. My brother is far more strong-willed than I’d imagined,” Justin replied. He sounded menacingly evil. “But I’ve always relished a challenge, whether it’s with him or with Ms. Alyssa.”
Sheryl’s voice turned cold. “Do you plan on taking action soon?”
“Project A5 will be our opportunity. We’ll wait for the right moment.”
Three days later, Alyssa had just finished a meeting at KS Group when Sean approached her. “Ms. Alyssa, I’ve found the address of Mildred’s mother.”
With a dim look in Alyssa’s eyes, she instructed, “Get the car. We’re going there now.”
After lunch, Alyssa and Sean headed straight for Mildred’s home.
This area was a well-known slum in Solana City. The poverty, neglect, and chaos were even more desolate under a blanket of snow.
Mildred’s family lived in a rundown house with dirty bricks on the rooftop, giving the impression that the entire structure might collapse with the slightest gust of wind.
“This is terrible. How could this be?” Sean shook his head, feeling indignant. “The victim’s family lives in such dire conditions, and their lives have been shattered. Meanwhile, Justin continues to live as a high-and-mighty, well-respected scion, completely unpunished for his crime. Where is the justice?”
With a gloomy look in her eyes, Alyssa sighed. “How can an ordinary citizen fight against a powerful tycoon? This is only one case that you know of. There are countless other dehumanizing and immoral incidents in this world that remain hidden. Many people may never learn about them.”
As Alyssa and Sean conversed, they soon found themselves at the door to Mildred’s home.
“Who are you both looking for?” An old woman walked over with a walking stick. Noticing how well-dressed Alyssa and Sean were, she couldn’t help but feel curious.
“Hello, ma’am. We are looking for Mildred Hayes’s mother. Her last name is Rollins. Do you know her?” Alyssa gave the old woman a friendly smile.
The old woman’s expression shifted to alarm. “Why are you looking for her?”
Sean stepped forward and smiled kindly. “Ma’am, we just want to speak with Ms. Hayes’s mother to gather some information about her daughter. We’re here to help, so don’t be nervous. We’re not bad people.”
“My advice to you both is to let it go!” The old woman shook her head helplessly. “Mildred’s mother might actually get aggressive if you mention Mildred. Besides, she’s already lost her mind. Even if you ask her something, she may not be able to provide coherent answers.”
Alyssa and Sean exclaimed in shock, “She’s gone insane?”
Esther had been quite coherent when she shouted accusations at Newton in the cemetery the other day, despite being agitated.
The old woman clarified, “She is only of unsound mind at times. When she’s sane, she wouldn’t say a thing. When she’s not, she’d wave a cleaver and yell at the walls.”
Alyssa probed, “What does she yell about?”
“Something about the Walsh’s… But she mumbles, so I can’t really catch everything she says.”
Alyssa and Sean shot each other a look.
After surveying their surroundings, Alyssa said indignantly, “Has no one ever come to help this family over the years? Hasn’t anyone visited to improve their living conditions?”
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“There were, but Mildred’s mother chased them all away. Eventually, they stopped coming. I truly feel sorry for this family. I heard that their daughter worked as a helper for a prominent family to support her own, and then she just died unexpectedly. Mildred’s mother didn’t even get to see her one last time. It’s a tragedy.”
After saying that, the old woman shook her head and staggered away.
“Ms. Alyssa, look over there!”
