Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Perhaps the sight of a disgruntled Zoe would lift her spirits. She decided to see it as a form of entertainment, as finding joy in another’s misfortune could be rather satisfying.
Sean, his expression marked by a frown, came to her by the entrance of the guest meeting room. He whispered, “Sorry, Ms. Alyssa. I wasn’t informed that Jeremy Walsh had tagged along as well. He’s in there.”
She looked at him coldly and asked, “Why didn’t you punch him in the face and kick him out?”
“I’m sorry, Ms. Alyssa,” replied Sean, who knew he didn’t do his job right.
The problem was that Jeremy was sneaky. When Sean led Landon and Zoe into the meeting room, Jeremy wasn’t there.
However, when Sean came back to check, he was aghast to see that bastard sitting on the couch and sipping coffee unabashed.
“Whatever. You can’t beat him anyway,” scorned Alyssa, who gestured at Sean to open the door with a lift of her chin.
Then, she strutted into the room with a regal air in her high heels and black suit.
“Lyse…” Landon rose from the couch. His throat was dry from the nervousness.
Alyssa was as breathtaking as usual. She looked just like a beautiful and heartless gangster. Her beauty shook him.
Jeremy glanced at Alyssa, feeling tense all over. His heart skipped a beat.
All the while, Zoe was hiding behind Landon, staring squarely at Alyssa’s haughty expression with clenched fists.
“Wow. Everyone’s here,” remarked Alyssa, who shook off her jacket from her shoulders. Sean promptly received it.
Next, she turned to Jeremy, who had been staring at her. She snickered. “Oh, Jeremy, you are such a darling. Are you here to lend your support for Ms. Harper?”
The way Alyssa mimicked Zoe’s tone irked Jeremy. He shot her a begrudging look and coughed in anger at her taunting expression.
Alyssa had been mean to him as usual and would say things that he hated. That was Alyssa for you. She was no Allison Burton. And Jeremy was willing to deal with a rose with thorns.
Zoe was gleeful to see Alyssa misunderstood Jeremy’s purpose of visit. She grabbed her chance and trotted over to Jeremy with a pitiful look.
“Alyssa, I was a bad judge of character, that I admit. But why are you getting worse by the day as well?”
Jeremy remained poised and looked at her with an expression that wasn’t completely innocent.
Jeremy stated, “I’m not anyone’s lover. I’m just your ex-husband. I was exhausted enough as a husband. I had no time and mood for anyone else.”
Hearing that, Zoe stood frozen as though she was struck by lightning. Jeremy had cleared the air with her some time ago, but she refused to let go and clung to her delusions.
The way he clarified his relationship with Zoe in front of Alyssa was a slap to her face.
“I am indeed here to lend some support, but not to Ms. Harper,” commented Jeremy, who quickly hid his embarrassment by sipping coffee.
He forced himself to down the piping hot coffee, scalding his tongue in the process.
He was fine with these sentiments roaming his mind. Declaring them out loud, however, was rather embarrassing.
Frowning, Alyssa was surprised by the meaning behind his words. Who else would he lend his support to if not Zoe? Was he here to support Landon?
Well, that was no different from supporting Zoe!
Alyssa pursed her lips coldly, looking unbothered and even a little impatient. In contrast, Zoe was furious, almost ready to explode right then and there.
For Zoe, Jeremy openly taking his ex-wife’s side felt like the harshest blow he could deliver.
Why on earth would Jeremy choose his former flame over her-an attractive, well-bred single lady?
What made him go back to a woman he had once let go?
Besides, Alyssa always had many men around her.
She had been close to Landon before, and lately, she had been seen with someone named Jameson
Schmidt, who wasn’t particularly well-known. Who knew how many-men she had been involved with?
Zoe couldn’t help but wonder why Jeremy didn’t find Alyssa repulsive.
“I heard that you brought Ms. Harper here to apologize. That was why I took the time to meet with you.
You should know that I’m not just Alyssa Taylor but also the renowned designer, Alexa.
“Many are lining up to meet with me, spamming my secretary with calls. I don’t have the time for nonsense.”
With a casual toss of her hair, Alyssa crossed her arms and settled lazily but gracefully on the couch. She added, “I wouldn’t have bothered showing up if I knew Mr. Walsh was here as well.”
Jeremy’s chest tightened, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Why? Would you really prefer to meet with Landon than me?”
Landon felt his eyes twitching as he silently grumbled, “Come on, man! Watch what you say!”
He believed that Alyssa liked him more than Jeremy did, so he didn’t appreciate Jeremy trying to belittle him.
“I meet my guests for either work or personal matters,” Alyssa explained, wagging two fingers before Jeremy. “I don’t have any work or personal matters to discuss with you. So, why should I meet with you- a stranger?”
That stung. He was just a stranger to her.
His face darkened as his throat clammed up. A burning sensation shot through him.
Landon smirked. He thought Alyssa was being pretty polite not to compare Jeremy to an animal.
“Mr. Harper, spit it out. I have a meeting later. I have no time to dilly-dally,” urged Alyssa in a haughty tone.
Alyssa’s eyes were hypnotizing, and her long legs folded as the red heels exuded charm, like an elegant villain from a comic book.
Jeremy’s eyes couldn’t help but travel to her ankles underneath her pants. He clenched his jaw as thirst grew in him. He felt the urge to swallow.
That was the woman he once decided to give up on in a moment of stupidity. Now, she seemed like a goddess that sparkled in his eyes.
Zoe pulled the victim card again. Her face was pale, and her lips trembled as though Alyssa had done something horrible to her.
“Ahem, Lyse… I mean, Ms. Alyssa,” Landon corrected himself, noticing the subtle change in Alyssa’s expression.
He continued, “I’m here with my sister to apologize. The necklace that Betty gave Ada Kingsley at the auction turned out to be a counterfeit piece commissioned by Zoe in Yoarkley …”
His voice trailed off as he closely watched Alyssa’s reaction.
“Oh, I knew that long ago,” Alyssa replied casually, surprising both Landon and Zoe.
A faint frown appeared on Jeremy’s face. He didn’t seem surprised, knowing that Zoe’s little tricks were no challenge for his resourceful and clever ex-wife.
“When did you find out?” Zoe blurted anxiously. Alyssa flashed her a knowing smile and replied, “I learned about it the day you met with Tyler and spent a fortune having him recreate my jewelry design.”
“What?” Zoe’s composure crumbled as she shouted in disbelief.
“Ms. Harper, you assumed Tyler and I had a falling out, after which he set up his own business, which is why you sought his help,” Alyssa explained calmly.
“That’s pretty narrow-minded thinking. A divorced couple might not stay friends, but mentors and mentees who go their separate ways can certainly remain on good terms,” Alyssa lifted her chin as she spoke.
Jeremy inhaled sharply. That hit Zoe where it hurt.
“Tyler might be from Yoarkley, but he understood the importance of respecting one’s mentor. He’s my mentee, and he’ll never betray our trust for short-term gains,” Alyssa said with a smirk.
She then added, “So, Ms. Harper, you made a mistake from the beginning. One shouldn’t have underestimated the noble character of a gentleman with one’s questionable values.”
It was a clear insult directed at Zoe.
Jeremy wore a grin on his lips despite looking calm. Landon’s lips drooped as his face looked clouded, losing his composure.
He had braced himself for Alyssa’s straightforwardness but hadn’t expected it to sting so deeply.
“Alyssa Taylor! You’re a sly, devious bitch!” Zoe was seeing red. She pointed a finger at Alyssa, which only highlighted her farcical behavior.
“Y-You acted like you didn’t know I met with Tyler. You knew Betty would give Ada Kingsley that necklace, but you said nothing until the charity auction. Was that to humiliate her?
“Alyssa, how could you be so wicked? Must you ruin every person who was in your way?” As Zoe spoke, she started weeping as if she was the victim.