Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“It’s really a fine plan, Mr. Jeremy!” Xavier said, then asked timidly, “It’s just, with Madam’s personality, there’s a risk she just might win over Ada Kingsley. Why don’t we …”
“Get to the point.”
“Why don’t we let Madam have this small win instead? It doesn’t determine the final victor anyway. We’ll be the gentlemen in this scenario and let the lady have it. Plus, you two were married before-“
No!” Jeremy said sharply. “If we can’t move Alexa, then we have no choice but to start from Ada Kingsley.
Alyssa must be in the same boat as us if she’s doing the same thing.
“Every whiff of progress is enough to set us back to square one. We cannot let her have this win. We need
Ada to attend our welcoming party no matter the cost!”
Jeremy then entered his car while Xavier was left standing there alone. The latter’s face slowly crumbled into despair.
Jeremy pondered how his boss could ever win back Alyssa with the current approach.
Jeremy sighed heavily in his seat. He was actually considering Xavier’s suggestion to let Alyssa win this round.
But he had never won anything involving Alyssa ever since their divorce. She seemed to be leagues above him, shattering his entire plans in seconds, as if by divine intervention.
He realized how different Alyssa was now compared to that gentle, demure woman who used to be his wife. Her intelligence, beauty, and grace seemed to be setting them apart for good.
That was why Jeremy needed to win. It was one of the only ways he knew to reduce the wide gap between them.
Landon had to leave for ACE for a client meeting later that night, leaving only his mother and sister at home.
Zoe went to her mother’s room, nuzzling into her mother’s arms before sleep.
Penelope recalled what had transpired during dinner and told her daughter, “You’ve scared off Jeremy with your enthusiasm, Zoe. It might be best to turn it down a notch.”
Penelope sighed. “You’re not ten anymore, and he’s not just your ‘brother’ to play around with any longer.
“He’s the CEO of his family’s company now, which puts him in a critical position where no mistakes can be made. The way you interacted with him earlier today might not be appropriate. I think it-“
“Mom.” Zoe sat up, meeting her mother’s gaze. “I wasn’t playing around earlier, and I don’t think of him as just a playmate anymore.”
“What do you mean?”
“Why do you think I refused the dream offer from RYO? I’m back in Solana City because I want to marry Jeremy and be his wife.”
“What?” Penelope cried, sitting up in shock. “Are you crazy? He’s like a brother to you!”
“Yes, but he’s not my actual brother!” Zoe said excitedly. “I’ve waited so long for him to finally end things with that Gardner chick. Now that they’re over, I finally get my chance.”
Penelope was concerned for her daughter, who was deep in her merry fantasies.
“What is it, Mom? Don’t you want us to be together?” Zoe asked, shaking her mother’s hand.
“No, no. It’s just that Jeremy is a wonderful man, but he’s not a good choice for marriage. Not only was he involved with Liana Gardner, but I heard from your brother that he was even married once.
“You’re too naive, Zoe. Jeremy has a complicated past. I’m so worried you’ll find yourself unhappy and suffer if you marry him!”
Zoe sneered internally. She considered herself far from naive; in fact, Betty Walsh seemed to be the one who fit that description better.
If Zoe married into Jeremy’s family, she would make sure those women cowered under her. Her mother truly underestimated her.
“I’m Zoe Harper, Mom. Our family is just as reputable as theirs. Plus, with you and Landon doting on me so much, they wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on me.”
“But this is a two-way transaction, Zoe. You still need Jeremy to want to marry you!”
Zoe grinned. “My winning chances are already higher than most because of you and Landon around. If I can prove to Jeremy that I’m no longer the child I used to be and that I’m fit to stand beside him, helping him out, I’m sure he’ll see me for who I am!”
“But-“
“No buts! I’m marrying Jeremy and no one else!”
Three days later, Ada Kingsley arrived in Solana City with her team of people.
Unfortunately, Sean got wind from her manager that they had chosen to attend the Walsh Group’s welcoming party instead of theirs.
When Sean furiously ran to share this news with Alyssa, she was in the midst of playing pool with Cyrus.
“Ms. Alyssa!” Sean cried.
“Shh! I’m about to win.” Alyssa hushed. This one strike would determine how luxurious a dinner she was going to have tonight.
Sean had no choice but to fidget nervously while waiting for Alyssa’s game with her brother to end. He couldn’t interrupt her while she was so focused.
The final two pool balls were knocked into each other and rolled slowly into adjacent pockets.
“Yes!” Alyssa cried excitedly.
Cyrus chuckled, entirely unbothered by the fact he had lost to her. “You’re getting really good at this.”
Alyssa leaned against her cue stick, sticking her tongue out. “You were a good teacher, after all.”
A shoulder strap on her wine-red spaghetti-strap dress had slipped while she was playing earlier. The sight made Sean swallow tensely, eyes flitting to and away from her shoulder.
Cyrus noticed this and instantly approached Alyssa to tug the strap back in place. “Careful. You have to watch out around outsiders.”
He then shot Sean a dark look, culminating his years and years of experience as a police officer to become one of pure contempt and warning that was enough to make Sean look away, embarrassed.
“I know, Cyrus. Sean isn’t just anyone. Plus, it’s not like anything was actually revealed. Don’t worry,” Alyssa said.
Cyrus cocked an eyebrow, successfully won over by her honey-sweet tone.
“What is it, Sean?” Alyssa asked, finally turning to Sean. She sipped on a glass of red wine, leaning against the pool table.
“Ms Alyssa, Ada Kingsley is attending the Berenike Hotel’s welcoming party. She has stood us up!”
“Good.” Alyssa swallowed her wine.
“Good? Jeremy is about to flip our entire evening upside down. How is that good?” Sean cried.
“Let me guess. The Berenike Hotel will flood the internet with posters and advertisements within the next three days, capitalizing on Ada’s arrival to lure customers and enhance its reputation.
“This move will cement the Berenike Hotel’s position as one of Solana City’s top destinations for international celebrities and high-profile figures,” Alyssa said, swirling her wine.
“That’s why this is a great loss KS World Hotel is suffering from!”
“How boring,” Alyssa murmured. “I, on the other hand, like winning with all the odds against me. Now, that is exciting.”
Sean swallowed nervously, finding her alarmingly attractive as usual.
Cyrus asked, “What devious plan do you have in mind, little sister?”
Alyssa grinned. “Have the chefs start preparing dinner for the party, Sean.”
“Dinner? But our guest of honor isn’t even going to be here. Why waste the time and ingredients?” Sean was sure they had lost to the Walsh Group by now.
But Alyssa only responded slyly, “It’s not a waste yet. Tonight’s victor remains undecided.”
Xavier was silently waiting outside KS World Hotel in a black Porsche, ready to report any hint of activities on Alyssa’s end to Jeremy. He nearly fell asleep when Sean finally exited the building, looking upset.
Having suffered a lot lately while serving his boss, Xavier felt quite relieved to see Sean just as mopey as he felt inside. It seemed like they had discovered that Ada wasn’t attending their party.
“Yes!” Xavier cheered internally.
A minute or so later, Alyssa came out to the hotel entrance.
But who was that behind her?
Xavier used his binoculars to get a good look. It was another man!
“I know this really good Tenggrian place.” Cyrus hooked an arm around his sister’s. “Let’s go.”