Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“So, is he willing to harm others on my behalf?” Alyssa couldn’t take it any longer and snickered. “He’s attempting to justify his uncivilized behavior. He’d better not use that excuse anymore-it’ll only embarrass me!”
“Alyssa!” Jeremy called out to her, his tone laden with bitterness. He felt like he was being crushed. “I’m not trying to justify my actions. I just have one question for you-what do I mean to you?”
Her breath caught, and her heart ached. In the dim light, she could see the shattered look in Jeremy’s eyes and the pain that was etched across his face.
Jameson’s sharp gaze bore into Jeremy’s pale face.
“If you stay out of my life, we might have a chance to be business partners in the future. If you remain stubborn, we can only be enemies,” Alyssa cautioned. Then, she walked away slowly, holding Jameson without even glancing at Jeremy.
Jeremy stood motionless for a long time, feeling as though the world had forsaken him.
After what seemed like an eternity, he felt numb from head to toe. His tears had dried in the wind, only to well up again.
Someday, a woman might take Alyssa’s place in his life, but he would never love anyone as deeply as he had loved Alyssa
Jameson had secured the second-largest villa in the affluent neighborhood, while Alyssa resided in the grandest one
The entire estate belonged to the Schmidts, granting Jameson the freedom to switch between buildings as he wished.
As they stepped into the courtyard, Alyssa couldn’t help but sympathize with Jameson when she noticed the severe injury on his face. She cautiously asked, “Does it hurt?”
He warmly beamed at her but accidentally brushed against his injury, making his smile appear somewhat strained. He reassured her, “It’s alright. It doesn’t hurt much.”
“That bastard! He’s gone out of hand! Alyssa seethed, as though she were ready to confront Jeremy.
“Mr. Walsh is a military school graduate and a veteran, so it’s no surprise that he can be rather heavy handed, Jameson explained.
Alyssa’s face fell a little. She questioned, “How did you know about his military past? Did you investigate him?”
Jameson calmly replied with a smile, “In both business and relationships, I’m destined to be his rival. To win the game, I need to know my rival inside out.”
Alyssa understood the underlying message in his words and pressed her lips together.
Unfortunately, she didn’t share the same sentiments as Jameson. What’s more, she had to feign ignorance about his feelings.
He turned to her, worry lacing his tone as he said, “If my mom asks about the injury, you’ll need to cover for me.
“How? Should I tell her you fell on your face while walking at night?” she pondered, frowning at the impossible idea.
He smiled wryly with an affectionate gaze.
“Hey, I have an idea!” Alyssa had a sudden realization and retrieved a foundation case from her bag. handing it to him. She suggested, “Use some foundation to conceal it.”
“Is this…”
“Do you even know how to use it?”
Jameson looked at her with hopeful eyes and shook his head.
“I’ll help you,” she offered. Dabbing the foundation powder onto the cushion, she gently patted it onto the swollen area on his cheek.
“Ouch…” He couldn’t help but grimace.
She hurriedly asked, “Does it hurt?)
He squinted and intentionally drew nearer to her. Her skin was as soft as a baby’s, right down to the fine baby hairs on it.
Oh, how he loved her.
Their breaths intermingled as their noses nearly touched. She detected the minty freshness of his breath, which, combined with the violet scent from his shirt, made her feel slightly lightheaded.
“It hurt a bit. But now, it’s all better,” he replied, gazing Into her eyes with a smile.
quickly stepped back, nearly dropping the foundation case. She might have accidentally called him by his childhood nickname, but that didn’t mean they were close.
“Let’s go, Lyse, or it’ll be too late to make dinner,” he said, stopping teasing her. He knew he needed to win her over gradually.
They disappeared into the doors of his villa.
On the other side of the vintage gates, Jeremy stood across the street, glaring angrily at the lights inside the villa.
had recently settled
Everything in Jameson’s place was new. It was evident that he in.
He had embraced a simple and minimalist monochromatic style for home decor. Alyssa could tell from one look that the furniture and houseware he had chosen were from understated luxury brands.
When she stepped into the house, she immediately shuddered from the coldness. It wasn’t the heater’s problem. The spacious halls, Coupled with the boring color palette, sent a chill down her body.
“Lyse, are you feeling cold?” Jameson retrieved a pair of white home slippers from the shoe rack, knelt on one knee, and placed them at Alyssa’s feet.
“Put these on. I’ll turn up the heat.”
She blinked and slid her feet into the warm, comfortable slippers.
She was surprised to find that the slippers were brand new and the right fit for her. They appeared to have been prepared especially for her.
*
“Jameson, you’re home,’ Claire greeted them with a warm smile. She was the housekeeper responsible for taking care of both Jameson and Lily.
“Lyse, this is Madam Claire.” Jameson introduced Alyssa to the lady
Then, he turned to Claire, saying. “Madam Claire, she’s-
“I know! This must be the Ms. Alyssa who’s always on your mind!”
Claire enthusiastically welcomed Alyssa. “How are you, Ms. Alyssa? You look so lovely! Even more stunning than Miss Kontina!”
Alyssa smiled, blushing shyly. “Thanks for the compliment, Madam Claire.”
“Come on in! It must be freezing outside! Jameson, Madam Lily is waiting for you both,” urged Madam
Claire, leading them into the living room.
She couldn’t help but steal glances at the two along the way. She grew more fond of them with every look. They seemed like a match made in heaven.
Meanwhile, Alyssa felt a bit nervous because she couldn’t recall Lily Schmidt’s appearance. When shel had visited the Schmidts during her childhood, Victor had been the one who had welcomed her.
Lily had rarely made an appearance, but when she had, Alyssa had thought of her as a gentle and kind woman.
“Mom!” Jameson called out to the woman in the wheelchair with a tan velvet blanket on her lap. She slowly turned around.
Alyssa felt a pang of sympathy when she saw Lily, who was the same age as Mandy but looked much older with her gray hair.
“My son! You’re back!” Lily broke into a radiant smile. Though she may have aged, her beauty from her youth was still evident, especially when she smiled.
He hurried over to give her a hug. Then, he announced, “Mom, Alyssa is here to see you.”
“Oh, is it Lyse? Lyse?” Lily gasped in a childlike and animated manner.
She seemed to have taken a liking to Alyssa and said, “Hurry up, Madam Claire!”
“Madam Lily, I’m here!’ Madam Claire quickly replied
“Get some juice and candy for Lyse!”
“Got it!” Madam Claire answered. She swiftly grabbed a handful of colorful candy from the exquisite snack box on the coffee table and eagerly handed them to Alyssa.
She said, “Ms. Alyssa, please have some candies”
Alyssa accepted the candy in surprise. She hadn’t expected such a unique welcome from Lily.
“Jimmy, you should bring your friends home more often! Don’t worry about disturbing me. I don’t want you to be alone,” said Lily as she glanced worriedly at Jameson,
Stunned, Alyssa slowly turned to Jameson. He said to Lily, “Mom, don’t worry. With Lyse by my side. I’ll never be lonely.”