Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Sophia would not have been easily coaxed in the past. But now, she learned the importance of moderation. 1
She cooled down and hugged him. “Javier, don’t be angry at me. I was angry because I loved you and cared for you too much. I worried that you might dump me someday.”
Then, she kissed him, her lips damp with her tears. Exhausted, Javier succumbed to his desire as he savored the sexy time with his wife that he had missed.
Tugging on his tie, Sophia shrugged off her nightrobe. They stumbled their way to the bed while passionately making out.
Meanwhile, Alyssa was back at her villa in Solana City.
As the weather was getting colder, Alyssa stopped rowing on the lake behind the villa. Still, she was disciplined when it came to workouts.
Clad in a snug-fitting pink athletic outfit, she went for a treadmill run instead. Her face was flushed, and she was covered in sweat.
With a towel and a bottle in each hand, Sean reported, “Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Walsh have compiled the guest lists. After comparing them, I found a 50% overlap.”
She didn’t look surprised. “As expected.”
Sean looked worried and confessed, “I’m a little concerned now. Madam Lyla is having her birthday party at the KS World Hotel, while Sophia is having hers at the Berenike Hotel. It smells like a rivalry all over again.”
“It’s not us who wanted to compete against her. It was that witch who wanted to host her party on the same day as Lyla’s. She’s not afraid of karma, it seems,” Alyssa was able to speak and taunt Sophia, all while running hard on the treadmill.
“You’re absolutely right. Sophia is the one causing trouble. But the party’s happening in Solana City, not our home base in Belbanks. I’m worried that-“
“You’re worried that the guests would choose to attend Sophia’s party for Javier’s sake? It’s impossible that Winston, with his influence, couldn’t outshine the local competition.”
“Well, I suppose you’re right,” Sean sucked up to her.
“You’re worried over nothing” She dismounted the treadmill, and Sean reached out to wipe her sweat as usual. However, she unexpectedly took the towel from him, her gaze avoiding his. “I’ll take care of it myself.”
Sean felt a tightening in his chest and pressed his lips together.
Despite having previously laid his feelings bare, he believed they had talked it out and established clear boundaries. He never expected anything more from her, so why did their relationship worsen regardless?
“The Schmidts are on Dad’s guest list. Not only that, I handed the invitation card to Landon, and he jumped at it like an excited pup.
“He’s turned down the invitation to Sophia’s party for Lyla’s,” Alyssa explained, her gaze shifting away from Sean’s disappointed expression as she wiped her sweat with a towel.
She added, “Both elite families, the Schmidts and the Harpers, are confirmed attendees. We expect them ast to send important figures as representatives. I believe the fence-sitters will make their decisions soon.
“After this, the Walsh’s and the Schmidts won’t be the only two players in the game. When I become the president of KS Group, they’ll have to enter a three-way fight!
“Besides, the Schmidts and the Taylors are close acquaintances. On top of that, Landon Harper is joining our party. It will be unwise of a shrewd businessman to choose Javier Walsh over us.”
Sean nodded vigorously. “You’re right.”
While Alyssa sipped water from her bottle through a straw, she continued to avoid eye contact with Sean.
Suddenly, Sean approached her hesitantly, asking, “Ms. Alyssa, have I done something wrong? Did I not meet your expectations?”
Alyssa blinked rapidly and replied, “Huh? No.”
Sean panicked and blushed, admitting, “Yes, I have… Just tell me what went wrong. I’ll change.”
“Sean, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… you’re approaching your 30s, and it’s time for your to live your life and get into relationships.”
“Ms. Alyssa…”
“My s you like sister, Taty, has always been close to you. In fact, the two of you are still close. I can tell that her,” Alyssa earnestly attempted to play matchmaker. “Why don’t you give it a shot? Don’t stress about it.
“You come from a family of scholars, and Winston sees you as his godson. No one is going to protest against your relationship. In fact, we’d be delighted to have an old family friend as Taty’s boyfriend.”
“Ms. Alyssa, I appreciate the sentiment. I treat Ms. Tatiana well for two reasons. Firstly, she’s your sister and Mr. Taylor’s daughter, which makes her one of my superiors. I have a responsibility to look after her. Secondly, I’ve watched her grow up, and she’s like a sister to me.”
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After wrapping up his work for the night, Jeremy returned to Seaview Manor. The temperature in Solana City had significantly dropped over the past few days, and it might snow soon.
Jeremy tried to suppress his cough. Nevertheless, upon entering the villa, a fit of coughing seized him, likely triggered by inhaling the blend of cold and warm air.
“Mr. Jeremy!” Mrs. Rosie exclaimed and went up to him. She felt sorry looking at him coughing his lungs out. “What’s wrong? You have a bad cough. Did you catch a cold?”
“I’m fine. Mrs. Rosie, just get me some water,” he instructed, hiding the fact that he was injured.
That did not lessen Mrs. Rosie’s concerns. “But you don’t look fine at all! Why don’t we get the family doctor to check on you?”
“I’m really fine. I just need to take some medications, he reassured her with a smile.
Just then, the butler, Barry Durham, announced. “Mr. Jeremy, Mr. Javier would like to talk to you in his study.”
Jeremy frowned at the scene that greeted him in Javier’s study. Javier was on the couch with Sophia, both dressed in matching silk nightrobes.
She had put on some light makeup, and her hair was tousled. She leaned limply in Javier’s arms and occasionally planted kisses on him.
Jeremy nearly left the study after witnessing the disconcerting scene.
“Okay, that’s enough. Jeremy is here,” Javier reminded Sophia, as he wasn’t completely thick-skinned.
Sophia responded by lazily tracing circles on Javier’s chest with her slender fingers, casting him a flirtatious look. “We’ll continue from where we left off later.”
The more she aged, the more coquettish she became.
With a sullen face, Jeremy asked, “What’s the matter, Dad?”
Javier probed, “How are your preparations for your mom’s upcoming birthday party going?”
“My mom’s birthday party?” Jeremy’s smile took on a chilling undertone. “I’ve spent Mom’s birthdays with her at her grave. You’ve never made any effort for her, let alone visit her. So, why did you suddenly take an interest in it?”
Javier’s expression froze, taken aback by Jeremy’s retort.
She added, “Both elite families, the Schmidts and the Harpers, are confirmed attendees. We expect them to send important figures as representatives. I believe the fence-sitters will make their decisions soon.
“After this, the Walsh’s and the Schmidts won’t be the only two players in the game. When I become the president of KS Group, they’ll have to enter a three-way fight!
“Besides, the Schmidts and the Taylors are close acquaintances. On top of that, Landon Harper is joining our party. It will be unwise of a shrewd businessman to choose Javier Walsh over us.”
Sean nodded vigorously. “You’re right.”
While Alyssa sipped water from her bottle through a straw, she continued to avoid eye contact with Sean.
Suddenly, Sean approached her hesitantly, asking, “Ms. Alyssa, have I done something wrong? Did I not meet your expectations?”
Alyssa blinked rapidly and replied, “Huh? No.”
Sean panicked and blushed, admitting, “Yes, I have… Just tell me what went wrong. I’ll change.”
“Sean, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… you’re approaching your 30s, and it’s time for to live your life and get into relationships.”
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“Ms. Alyssa…”
“My sister, Taty, has always been close to you. In fact, the two of you are still close. I can tell that you like her,” Alyssa earnestly attempted to play matchmaker. “Why don’t you give it a shot? Don’t stress about it.
“You come from a family of scholars, and Winston sees you as his godson. No one is going to protest against your relationship. In fact, we’d be delighted to have an old family friend as Taty’s boyfriend.”
“Ms. Alyssa, I appreciate the sentiment. I treat Ms. Tatiana well for two reasons. Firstly, she’s your sister and Mr. Taylor’s daughter, which makes her one of my superiors. I have a responsibility to look after her. Secondly, I’ve watched her grow up, and she’s like a sister to me.”
After wrapping up his work for the night, Jeremy returned to Seaview Manor. The temperature in Solana City had significantly dropped over the past few days, and it might snow soon.
“Indeed, I am. Is there a problem with that?” Jeremy’s nonchalant reply nearly gave Javier and Sophia heart attacks.
Sophia stared resentfully at Jeremy’s indifferent look as she lurked behind Javier like a ghost. Her eyes held an ominous quality as if she were bestowing an evil curse upon Jeremy.
Javier shook in rage as he growled, “Jeremy Walsh, have you forgotten your roots?”
Jeremy snickered. “Thanks for reminding me over and over again that I’m your son. Otherwise, I might have forgotten.”