Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Do tell!”
Jameson finished his drink, a smile appearing on his lips. “You’ll go to the yach t dinner, and I’ll sit in for your blind date.”
After nearly a week spent in the Investigative Bureau, Sophia finally walked out, heaving her tired body like a lump of sand. Without her makeup and skincare routine, she seemed to have aged an additional decade. Even her hair had more gray strands than before.
She avoided the crowd of reporters and decided not to go home first. Javier would probably pass out at the sight of her. So Betty accompanied her to a beauty parlor, where she could wash up, pluck away her gray hairs, and put on some makeup before going back.
“We’ll go see Liana first.” Sophia pluckedaway the hair around her lips as she spoke. “I have to check up on her. She’s my niece, after all. That way, your Dad’s image of me will maintain.”
She couldn’t have her carefully crafted persona of twenty-five years crash just like that.
“I couldn’t believe she pulled such a trick,Mom!”Betty cried. She hated Liana. Yet, she couldn’t help but feel upset by the memory of that bloody bathtub.”Whether or not Jeremy takes the bait, she still could have killed herself if no one found her in time!”
“Of course someone would have found herin time.” Sophia rolled her eyes.
Betty blinked, confused. Then, a look of understanding appeared on her face.”Does that mean … Did you know?”
Sophia pressed a finger to her lips. She had been the mastermin d behind Liana’s decision to cut herself so Jeremy would marry her. It was this very trick she had used all those years ago that made Javier finally marry her. Without her schemes, she wouldn’t have made it to where she was today.
Plus, Liana did help Jeremy when he was depressed. Reliving his nightmare of yonder days would surely remind him of how much Liana had helped him. It was a high-risk investment, for sure!
“Liana might not be the best choice, but Istill can’t let Jeremy have any chance of going back to that whore, Alyssa Taylor!”Sophia couldn’t help but snarl at the thought of her after all these days spent suffering in the Bureau. “I swear I will make her life a living hell if it’s the last thing I do!”
“Yeah!”Betty yelled.”Solana City is stillour territory no matter what! We’ll get our revenge for sure!”
…
When Sophia arrived at Liana’s ward, she took a second to put on a sad, motherly mask before going inside. She immediately burst into tears.”Lia! Oh, my poor girl. Why did you do this to yourself?
Oh…”
Sophia approached Liana, embracing her and projecting a saintly image in front of both sides of the family.”Why must the women in our family suffer so?I can’t live with this!”
“Aunt Sophia, don’t …” Liana playedalong with her as well.
Rosaline joined the charade too. The whole atmosphere resembled that of a funeral.
Jeremy remained unperturbed. Liana saw this from the corner of her eye. She grew worried.
He used to come to her ai d the first instant she cried. But that warmth and care was no longer there. All the love and affection meant for her was slowly slipping away. And it was all because of that bitch, Alyssa Taylor!
The three Gardner women clung onto each other, sobbing their eyes out.
Javier’s gaze was hard and unmoving as he said,”Sophia, Jeremy, come outside with me.”
…
A few minutes later.
“Oh, Javier!”
Sophia’s face was lined with tears as she gazed sadly and lovingly at Javier.”I thought I’d never see you again. I’ve suffered so much, Javier. I was so scared… 11
Javier did not feel an ounce of pity for her right now. He had undergone too much these past few days to spend energy making her feel better.
Just then, the news channel came on the television. It was news of KS Group’s CEO, Jonah Taylor, signing the Verdane Valley project joint venture with Orlander Hodgson and his company. The two exchanged contracts, then shook hands as the reporters frantically took pictures of this historical moment.
Jeremy stared at the screen, hand slowly tightening around his glass. Javier’s face was darkening at the same time.
Their milk was spilled, and it was all because of Alyssa Taylor!
Sophia’s heart skipped a beat, and then she quickly grabbed Javier’s arm.”Ms. Alyssa is too cruel to us! How have we offended her? She not only stole our company’s project, but she even tried to send me to jail!
“How can someone be so vindictive?When have we ever mistreated her during her three years in our family? Even I treated her with utmost courtesy!”
Jeremy did not like what Sophia was insinuating one bit.”By that, you mean making her cook every meal for you?”
Sophia gritted her teeth. “None of us made her do it. Alyss a did that of her own volition!”
“Sophia,” Javier finally spoke up.”There’s something I need to tell you.”
Sophia turned to her husband as he continued,”I’ve instructed everyone on the board. From now on, Jeremy is the Vice President of the board of directors.”
“What? Javier, what are you saying? Why…” Sophia paled instantly.
But Javier stayed silent.
Jeremy narrowed his eyes, knowing his father wouldn’t continue, given his affection for her. He felt differently, however.
“You know exactly why, Sophia.Appointing someone in upper management who’s under suspicion for offenses like criminal br each of trust, bribery, and abuse of power as the Vice President would only tarnish our reputation in the corporate world.”
“I was framed. Alyssa Taylor framed me!She used my cousin’s crimes against me!”Sophia cried, standing up from her seat. She was quivering with anger by now.
She continued, “Henry was the one behind those heinous deeds. He’s already taken responsibility for them, so my name is clear now! Why can’t I be VP?”
Jeremy sneered, ignoring her entirely as he left the lounge.
“Bastard, bastard, you fucking bastard!”Sophia yelled furiously in her mind.
She turned and held Javier’s arm. Crying, she said, “I’m innocent, Javier!I was framed! You promised me that position. You promised me … How could you go back on your word?”
“I may be the president of the company’sboard, but that doesn’t mean I can single-handedly decide everything. The company is listed, and we have shareholders and other members of the board who have a say in this.
“How could you expect me to appoint youas VP?” Javier took a deep breath, then removed his arm from Sophia’s grip.”Besides … Are you really as innocent as you say?”
“You… You don’t believe me? Javier, I’myour wife!We’ve been married for 25 years. You know me! How could you believe in those vile rumors?”Sophia cried, using a tearful tone to hide the fear that was slowly swallowing her whole.
Javier frowned, staring at her solemnly for several second s before leaving the room.
Sophia was left gaping in shock, her entire being rigid as if struck by lightning.
That look from Javier meant that it was all over for her. Her golden goose had fled its cage.
Rosaline sat beside Liana, consoling her.”Your uncle spent a lot of money to hi re Mr. Simon to save your aunt from the Bureau. Clearly, he cares deeply for her.
“I’m sure now that your aunt is able tohelp, you’ll definitely be able to marry Jeremy! Hasn’t he been coming over frequently? I’m confident your relationship has grown even closer!”
She was grinning like a fox who had eaten the canary, feeling that her position as an in-law to the Walsh family was now 100 % secure.
Rosaline added, “You know what Jeremy’s temp er is like. He would never have come if he didn’t like you anymore.”
“I guess so … I just… don’t feel good aboutall this,” Liana said as she recalled the look Jeremy had given her earlier today.”Yes, he’s been by my side all these days, but it feels like he’s changed.”
“That’s enough. Don’t go overthinkingnow.”
Just then, the door opened. It was Jeremy.
Liana swiftly put up her frail, meek mask. “Jas-Jeremy …”
Jeremy went up to her side, his expression flat. Just when she thought he was close enough to touch, he stopped in his tracks. Liana’s hand hung awkwardly in the air, her cheeks slowly flushing with embarrassment.
“I need to head back to the office to finishsome work. I’ll come see you tonight.”Although Jeremy’s tone was gentle, his expression was still unreadable.
“I’m sorry …Jeremy …” Liana teared up.”It’s all my fault…”
“Don’t think about that anymore. Rest.”
With that said, Jeremy turned and left.
Liana pinched and fidgeted with her blanket, words stuck in her throat, unable to come out.
Jeremy no longer doted on and pampered her as he used to. He wasn’t the boy next door she was obsessed with anymore.
Sometimes, the way he looked at her made her anxious.
So, Liana shot her mother a look, and the latter quickly went out after Jeremy.