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He finally understood that he was too far removed from her world, even if he tirelessly played catch up.
He realized that Alyssa had put aside her pride to stay by his side for three years. That was the only time she was within his reach.
She was never out of his league. It was the other way around.
Sean happened to engage in a work discussion with two hotel managers. He turned around and was shocked to find Jeremy standing in the lobby. His eyes darkened.
“That’s all for now. Go.”
“Got it, Mr. Lynch.” After the managers left, Sean marched up to Jeremy with a cold expression. He said, ” Mr. Walsh, the restaurant is to the left, the bar to the right, and the cafe on the third floor. If you’re here to book a room, please speak to the front desk staff.”
“I’d like to meet Ms. Alyssa,” Jeremy got straight to the point as he scanned his surroundings emotionlessly.
“Who do you think you are, demanding to meet our Ms. Alyssa on a whim?” Sean smirked. He would have thrown Jeremy out if it weren’t for the hotel’s etiquette in dealing with guests.
“Whatever. I must meet Ms. Alyssa today.”
Jeremy found that he was increasingly thick-skinned. In the past, he would have left after being humiliated.
However, he ignored Sean’s taunt and stayed, for it wouldn’t hurt him anyway. He would lose sleep if he failed to see her.
“She won’t see you. You’ll only spoil her mood,” Sean asserted, trying to shoo Jeremy away. “You should scram if you know better. Don’t even think of meeting her when I’m around.”
“Fine. But I need to hear it from her.” Jeremy did not back down. “You’ve stepped on her toes. Your words
“Are you picking trouble with me?” Face flushed, Sean was about to argue with Jeremy when they heard a clear voice from behind that struck Jeremy’s heart.
“Mr. Lynch, is Lyse still busy at work?”
Jeremy spun around and saw Jameson leisurely approaching them in a neat outfit. The two handsome men stood in front of Sean, ignoring each other, but Sean clearly picked up on the tension between them.
The lobby was about to turn into a battlefield at any minute.
Sean silently cussed at Jameson for being clingy. He so badly wanted to throw the two men into a cage and make them fight.
“Mr. Schmidt, you shouldn’t be using her nickname in public, especially in the hotel that she manages.”
Sean was equally cold to Jameson.
Jeremy silently snickered and suddenly found himself liking this secretary of Alyssa’s.
“Sure. Is she busy? When will she be done?” Jameson remained unfazed by Sean’s remark. He was rather humble and adaptive. “I’d like to take her out for dinner as a thank you for getting my mom Christina
Hammond’s signed CD.”
“I’m not too sure,” Sean replied, addressing both men.
“I can wait.” Jeremy and Jameson spoke at the same time. They turned to each other briefly before looking away in disgust.
What terrible luck!
“You don’t have to wait. She won’t meet you even if you camp here tonight,” Sean replied.
Right after that, he heard Alyssa’s stern’ but lovely voice coming from his earpiece. She inquired, “Sean, what’s happening in the lobby?”
Alyssa might not be in the lobby, but she was aware of all the happenings in the hotel.
“Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Schmidt are here. They wanted to meet you. What should I …” Sean placed a finger on his Bluetooth earbud and turned around, lowering his voice.
Jeremy and Jameson immediately straightened up, their expressions growing tense.
“Meet me? What for? Are they looking for a discount?”
“They won’t leave without meeting you. I can’t call the security on them, can I?” Sean was stuck between a rock and a hard place because of the two obstinate men.
“Ask them what they’re here for.” Alyssa’s voice was devoid of warmth, like a judge in court.
“Ms. Alyssa would like to know your purpose for meeting her,” Sean said with a hint of irritation.
“I’m here to invite her to dinner as a thank you.” Jameson smiled and nudged his glasses. “I have mailed the signed CD to my mom, and she loves it so much. She wanted me to treat Ms. Alyssa to a meal, or she’d feel bad.”
After explaining, Jameson shot a mocking glance at Jeremy. He was confident that the kind and soft-
hearted Alyssa wouldn’t turn him down if he mentioned his mother.
Even if Alyssa weren’t interested in him, she’d likely prefer him over Jeremy, the cruel bastard who had hurt her.
Sean turned to Jeremy for an answer. Jeremy merely replied, “For work.”
Jameson furrowed his brows at Jeremy’s curt reply. After moments of silence, she instructed Sean, “Bring
Mr. Walsh to me.”
Jameson and Sean were stunned by her decision. A joyous smile lit up Jeremy’s face, like a mistress who finally got her lover’s attention.
“Mr. Lynch, please bring me there.”
Sean turned around, angry. “Come with me!”
Jameson was blinded by rage when Jeremy left. A vortex of anger swirled inside him, and he felt he might explode at any time.
Carl instantly knew that Jameson met defeat when the latter returned to the underground parking alone.
He quietly helped Jameson into the car.
Jameson sat in the back and closed his eyes like he was resting, but his tense jaw suggested that he was simmering in anger.
Alyssa called Jeremy in for a meeting. Humiliation spread through his body, as though she had physically slapped him in front of a romantic rival.
“Mr. Schmidt, where to?” Carl carefully questioned.
“Did I ask you to speak?” Jameson sneered. Carl hurriedly hung his head and broke out in a cold sweat.
After a prolonged silence, Jameson finally opened his eyes and cracked his knuckles. “Look into the relationship between Landon Harper’s sister and Jeremy Walsh.” 1
“D-Does Landon Harper even have a sister?”
Jameson did not reply, but a stern look flashed under his glasses.
“I-I’ll look into it soon!” Carl stammered fearfully. Jameson shut his eyes in satisfaction. “Take me to The
Millennium.”
The Millennium was a private clubhouse Jameson had established in Solana City five years ago and registered under Carl’s name.
The woman working in the clubhouse was his source of information in Solana City, helping him establish connections.
This time, she might serve a different purpose.
At that thought, Jameson adjusted his glasses with an eerie grin.
Sean led Jeremy to the entrance of the restaurant’s kitchen. As they approached, Jeremy smoothed his tie and instinctively glanced at the reflection on the wall beside him to inspect his appearance.
He’d never experienced this level of nervousness, not even when he received awards in the military or held his first meeting as the group president.
“Ms. Alyssa wants you to go in.” Sean turned aside as though Jeremy was infectious.
“Thank you.”
Sean snickered, openly displaying his disgust. “You don’t have to thank me. It’s all because of Ms. Alyssa’s generosity. I would have beaten you up and thrown you out.” With that, he left the back kitchen. 1
Jeremy inhaled and stepped into KS World Hotel’s spotless back kitchen that looked like a sterile lab with white decor and stainless steel tables and equipment.
The air was quiet. The only thing he heard was his breathing and his beating heart.
Turning a corner, he spotted a slender figure standing by the wide table that only highlighted her petite frame.