Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“If I recall correctly, our first encounter happened three years ago. Why didn’t you reject Grandpa’s suggestion of marrying me? Why?” 1
Alyssa squinted at him without any feeling. “Why are you dwelling on the details after the divorce? Maybe I had nothing better to do than to get a taste of marriage. Grandpa happened to give me an opportunity to do so.”
“Alyssa Taylor!” Jeremy called her real name in anger. “What I need is an answer. I need your truth!”
“Mr. Walsh, our past might be dark, but the future is bright. Let’s look to the future and leave the past behind.”
She reached out for a handshake and continued, “We might be business rivals the next time we come across each other. I will not go easy on you, and I hope you will respect me as a worthy opponent by doing your best.”
She had wanted to remind Jeremy not to be held back by their past romance. On second thought, she rephrased her words because he had never loved her.
Jeremy felt as though his heart was emptied. He breathed hard but could not bring himself to shake her hand. He feared that the handshake might be a last farewell.
She shrugged and entered the car without a care. Just as the car was about to leave, she rolled down the windows and stared at him. He felt his heart beating wildly, only to stiffen at what she said next.
“Mr. Walsh, see you at 9:00 am at the city hall,”
The luxury car rolled past Jeremy, its wheels seemingly crushing his heart. Standing behind Jeremy was Newton, who stealthily wiped away tears. Meanwhile, Javier had an Inexplicable look on his face.
‘Oh, what? Do you finally appreciate her now that she’s left? Feeling regretful?” Newton snickered at his son.
lavier muttered, “Dad, I…” 1
You don’t need a paternal test to tell that Jeremy is one of yours! The two of you are equally ignorant!”
avier swallowed down his fury and frustration. It was unbelievable that the country girl with a medical background, who had kept a low rofile for three years, was revealed as the beloved daughter of the Taylor family right after her divorce from Jeremy!
The Walsh’s might be one of the established elites in Solana City, but the stock price of the Walsh Group would have doubled following the news of the marriage with the Taylor Family.
Alas, it was too late.
In the dark of the night, Alyssa looked out of the window with a vacant look and an empty heart. She replayed the memory of Jeremy’s shattered expression when he demanded to know why she had married him in the first place.
Somehow, looking at the frustration and indignance on his face, she felt like she had abandoned him.
She clenched her fist and shook her head hard. She reminded herself not to spare any sympathy for men, for that was how tragedies start.
Jeremy couldn’t possibly fall in love with her now, not after she had waited for him for three years to no avail. Perhaps he had only pretended to look resentful and bitter in front of Winston to absolve himself of his cruelness in their marriage.
“So, why did you marry him?” Winston gritted his teeth and cracked his knuckles while staring at Alyssa. She rolled her eyes in frustration.” That’s enough. Stop grilling me. It’s all in the past anyway.”
“In the past? Bullshit!” Winston’s roar sent the driver and Sean jolting in shock. “My precious daughter was married to that Walsh bastard for three years without telling me. You even divorced him! Did you plan to keep it a secret from me forever had I not shown up to Mr. Walsh Senior’s birthday?”
“Why did you attend the birthday event? Did Mr. Walsh Senior send you an invitation?” She went off on a tangent.
“Stop changing the topic!”
“Uhm. She placed a finger on her lower lip. “I married Jeremy Walsh because he was handsome.”
“Handsome? Any one of my sons is better than Jeremy Walsh!”
“Well I couldn’t marry any one of them anyway.”
Choking on anger, Winston hissed, “How much dowry did you receive from the Walsh’s? Jewelry? Stock options? And what about mansions and cars? Why didn’t I read anything in the media? Knowing Newton Walsh, he would have gloated about having Alyssa Taylor as a granddaughter¨Cin¨Claw.”
“Did you forget that I married Jeremy under a fake identity? They didn’t know I was your daughter.”
Winston’s antics cheered her up. She explained, “We had a simple wedding because I preferred to be low profile.”
Winston, enraged by the Walsh family’s bullying, was close to bankrupting the Walsh Group business right away to vent his anger.
“What went into you? Why did you keep your identity a secret and lower yourself just to marry that jerk? That was unlike you at all! Winston remained in shock and disbelief.
Alyssa wasn’t crazy. She was merely blinded by love and her obsession with marrying Jeremy.
Smiling bitterly, she clasped Winston’s cold hand.
“Jeremy treated me alright in those three years. He never deprived me of money and luxury, and he did not bully me at all. It was an amicable separation. Dad, don’t worry about me. Lyse is back by your side, safe and sound!”
“What else could you do? Feeling angry and sorry for Alyssa, Winston looked as though he had aged in seconds. “Whatever Jeremy’s ex- wife is that unlucky Allison Burton, not my Lyse! You’re still my proud and outstanding daughter!”
“That’s right!” She gave Winston a hug and rested her head on his shoulder.
Alter the birthday event, Newton called his family doctor to check on Lauren out of worry. He fell relleved when the doctor reported that everything was line with her.
In the comidor, two good¨Clooking men leaned against the window sill. Jeremy asked Landon for a cigarette, which he lit and took a long drag the orange lame is kered between the willowing smoke,
50 is Allison Alyssa Taylor, the unknown daughter of one of Winston Taylor’s wives?” Landon felt that he was in a dream. The entire was rather inconceivable.
“Yeah Jeremy’s fingers trembled when he flicked the ash.
Tucki Jeremy, you hit the jackpot. How did you land this windfall? Landon patted Jeremy’s shoulder as his eyes sparkled. “You turned out to be Winston Taylor’s ex¨Cson¨Cin¨Claw by accident.
“Would you have taken off to greater heights if you didn’t divorce her? With the backing of the Taylor Family, your dad and your evil stepmother would have to submit to you. You could do anything with the Walsh Group.”
“The Walsh Group is firmly in my grasp even without Alyssa Taylor’s help.” Jeremy puffed a ring of smoke and scored Landon. “Do I look like a kept man to you?”
“Of course not. You were not born to be a kept man. You’re a workaholic.”
Jeremy was dumbfounded upon hearing that.
“It’s just a pity that you missed the good opportunity. You could have reached your goals earlier with the help of the Taylors!” Landon lamented.
Filled with empty regrets, Jeremy snuffed out his cigarette. However, his motivation was different from how Landon perceived it.
“I cannot wrap my head around her decision to marry me.”
“Same here. She could have done better marrying me than getting together with a bad¨Ctempered, unromantic man who was in love with another woman.” Landon did not hold back his insults.
“Landon, did you really believe Winston would have approved of you? Did you think you were a good match for Alyssa?” Jeremy looked hard at Landon, fighting against his urge to grab his friend by the neck.
“At least I’m not as petty as you. You questioned her character after you saw her with another man. Don’t you think I am more attractive to her in this aspect?”
Landon was rather amused. He added, “Oh, right. Do you remember how you gave her trouble when you saw her getting along with Jonah? You must have regretted saying those mean things to her!”
It was her fault for keeping her identity a secret from me.” His irritation flared at the mention of Alyssa’s identity.
She has no reason to tell you the truth, especially after the divorce. Plus, you wouldn’t have accused her of anything if you trusted her nore. That’s why I never thought you would last long with her.
You had no feelings, no sense of responsibility, and no trust in her. I have nothing but respect for Ms. Alyssa. She put up with you for hree years¨C1 wouldn’t have lasted a day.”
s an outsider, Landon was clear¨Ceyed about Jeremy’s relationship and was busy dissecting Jeremy’s flaws.
asper pursed his lips tight. The veins on the back of his hand were bulging.
andon gave Jeremy a squeeze on the shoulder with a confident smile. “Bro, I learned a lesson from your mistake. I won’t go down the ame path, Be it Allison Burton or Alyssa Taylor, I’ll win her heart. Wish me luck!”
Jet tost. Jeremy shot daggers at Landon.
‘m on it! Distance makes the heart grow fonder, don’t you agree?” Before leaving, Landon leaned in and squinted at Jeremy musement. “You won’t turn a blind eye to what happened tonight. Right?”
Jeremy was about to speak, but i cala peal num to it with indignance. Grandpa, I know you have been tooking down on me and my family, but you can’t measure a relationship with money!”
The Tarlurs might bench, but Jeremy and I are in love. As his childhood sweetheart, I was by his side in the darkest time of his childhood. Alyssa cannot replace the bond we shared!”
She ran up to lasper and lugged at the hem of his shirt. Jeremy, say something!”
He cast a helpless and icy look at her. Despite his best attempts to recall bits and pieces of their childhood, his mind was blank. The precious memones from his childhood had faded into obscurity.
In the end the light went out of his eyes. His voice was laden with exhaustion and disappointment. “Lia, let’s put a pause on our marriage.”
“Tsk. Her guilt is clear as day.” Landon glared at the girl. “Is further Investigation even needed? Why would she be trying to wriggle out through a doggy door II she was Innocent?”
“It’s needed,” Jeremy sald sternly. “I want to catch the mastermind behind this.”
“Mister Mr. Walsh, I had a family emergency. That’s why I had to had to find a way to leave. The doors were all locked. I didn’t do anything, I swear!” the maid cried.