Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Landon asked worriedly, “Mr. Hall, how is your boss holding up?”
Xavier answered, “Mr. Walsh coughed up blood twice, and he’s running a high fever.”
The memory of Jeremy’s suffering the previous night weighed heavily on Xavier’s mind. He wished he could bear that pain on Jeremy’s behalf.
Landon’s frustration flared, and he clenched his fists. “How did things get this fucking bad? Fuck!”
“I’ve informed Madam about Mr. Walsh’s condition. His condition improved after taking the medication him. I trust she’ll find a solution,” Xavier stated. He had no choice but to pin all his hopes on she e gave
Alyssa.
At that moment, Landon noticed Alyssa’s Bugatti at the entrance. After some contemplation, he narrowed his eyes and suggested, “Hold on. Let’s not go in just yet.”
“Huh?” Xavier was puzzled.
“It’s rare for them to be together. Let’s give them some private time.”
As Jeremy’s good friend, Landon felt obliged to help his bro.
Moving a nearly six-foot-tall man to the bedroom proved to be a huge challenge. Thankfully, the villa was equipped with an elevator.
Alyssa managed to drag Jeremy to the bedroom, feeling as though she was lugging a lifeless body.
Upon settling him in bed, she realized that their sweat had mingled, leaving her shirt soaked.
“You’re incredibly heavy! Count yourself lucky that I didn’t have to dismember you.” Alyssa panted.
Then, she hurried to the bathroom to retrieve a wet towel. She gently applied it to Jeremy’s skin to alleviate his fever.
Exhausted, she slumped beside the bed and complained, “I’m so speechless. Why did you push yourself so hard when you’re already sick? You’re a handful.”
She shot the unconscious man an irritated look. Despite her harsh remarks, a sense of guilt gnawed at her, knowing she was partially responsible for his illness.
“Lyse…” Jeremy mumbled with his eyes closed. His lashes fluttered as he unknowingly professed his love for her in his dreams.
“That’s enough. Are you trying to cast a spell on me? I’m right here,” she grumbled to herself.
“If I had known I would be dealing with this mess, I would have sent Sean instead. I didn’t sign up for this.
Just rest and stay still.”
Then, she tried to get up and look for some Ibuprofen in the villa.
Suddenly, Jeremy’s bloodshot eyes popped open, and he seized her wrist.
Her expression crumbled as she struggled to free herself. She questioned, “When did you wake up? Or were you conscious the whole time? You’re lying to me, aren’t you?”
“I’ve never lied to you…” he rasped between labored breaths. Anxious that she might escape, he clung to her wrist.
Just stay with
“I heard that you were planning to leave, so I forced myself to wake up. Please, don’t go. Just me, even for a little while
His eyes, normally devoid of emotion, shone with warmth and deep affection. Her heart skipped a beat.
Still, she remained sharp-tongued. “I’ve already contacted Xavier, and he’ll be here any minute. I’ve given you medication and helped you into bed.
I’ve done everything I can, but it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to stay with you after our divorce. Mr.
Walsh, please don’t put me in a difficult position.”
As she leaned forward to get up, Jeremy tugged at her wrist, causing her to tumble into his warm embrace. She gasped, “Jasp
Following that, she felt lightheaded and immediately exclaimed in surprise. Jeremy had shifted on top of her.
Fearing that he might crush her with his weight, he braced himself with his arms on the bed. The contours of his muscular arms were visible beneath his pajamas.
Their breathing grew uneven and intermingled. She gazed up into his seductive eyes, which resembled a starry night.
“I thought you promised not to force me against my will,” she said aloud, feeling herself blush. An electrifying feeling coursed through her.
A bead of hot sweat landed on her cheek, stirring her heart. She continued accusing him, “I can’t trust a word from you! You’ve gone back on your word right away!”
“It’s your fault for visiting me at the wrong time,’ he replied, enveloping her with the warmth of his body.
He stared deep into her soul, captivated by her beauty. “Ms. Alyssa, you’re toying with the life of a sick man.”
She blushed and attempted to retort angrily, but he didn’t give her the chance.
Pinching Alyssa’s chin between his fingers, Jeremy leaned forward and kissed her aggressively. Hist tongue forced its way into her mouth and passionately tangoed with hers.
Landon and Xavier were trapped in a seemingly endless wait on the first floor. Xavier paced nervously, casting occasional glances of the second floor.
Meanwhile, Landon sat on the couch with a grim expression and stared down at the surveillance footage that played on his phone. He replayed the scene where Zoe had bullied Lauren a couple of times. His anger grew with each replay.
“Mr. Harper, what are you watching? You look serious,” Xavier wondered and went up to Landon.
Landon shot him a death glare and waved him away, saying, “Go away. I don’t air my dirty laundry.”
Stunned by Landon’s anger, Xavier retreated right away. Landon went back to watching the footage.
His heart ached at Lauren’s reflex reaction-she had curled up into a ball and wrapped her arms around her head when Zoe had approached her.
Wait a minute! He furrowed his brows and examined Lauren’s response. Why did she exhibit symptoms of
PTSD? Could she have been a victim of abuse at home?
Could her response to Zoe be rooted in her trauma from Betty’s abuse? Was that the reason?
“When did you get here? Why didn’t you let me know?” Alyssa broke the the silence as she d stairs. Startled by the two silent men in the living room, she tried to calm her breathing.
Landon quickly stowed his phone away and flashed her a knowing grin. “Well, we didn’t want to intrude on your intimate time together. It’s not often that you two get to meet. We didn’t want to stand in the way.”
“What intimate time?” she exclaimed and glared at him, feeling the urge to wipe that grin from his face by hitting him with her heels.
Landon crossed his legs and turned around, resting his chin in his palm. He studied her keenly and raised an amused brow at her moist lips and blushing cheeks.
He thought, “Oh Jeremy, you must have gotten some action. You’re just a horny, shameless man beneath that stoic exterior!”
“Madam, you’re finally here! There’s hope for Mr. Walsh!” Xavier exclaimed and stared at Alyssa with
She didn’t bother to correct how Xavier had addressed her. Instead, she told him sternly, “Mr. Hall, the relapse of internal injuries is the reason behind Mr. Walsh’s fever. We must take it seriously.
“I’ve just contacted a hospital under KS Group known for high patient confidentiality and arranged for a head physician to attend to him. Why don’t you and Landon prepare to send him there right now?”
Xavier nodded with gratitude. “Thank you, Madam! I knew you cared about Mr. Walsh. You wouldn’t leave him to his fate.”
“I won’t watch him die, but that doesn’t mean I have feelings for him. Stop making things up,” she stubbornly rebuffed Xavier.
Then, she walked down the stairs and approached Landon. When they exchanged glances, he felt a weird feeling of pressure.
She said to him, “Mr. Harper, come with me. Let’s have a chat.”
Alyssa left the villa and entered Landon’s luxury car.
Landon quipped, “Lyse, it’s rare that you’re willing to spend time with me.”
His eyes were always seductive. He watched the beautiful Alyssa with a grin.
“I’ve become more aware of any boundaries now, but I’m concerned that my jealous friend, Jeremy, might be upset if he finds out we’re chatting here. He’s still unwell.”
“Do you think I would be in the same space with you if it hadn’t been for Lauren?” She folded her legs and crossed her arms in front of her chest.
“Landon Harper, you’re a notorious charmer. Did your preference for women shift to our innocent Lauren because you’re tired of the sexy ladies you dated?”
At the mention of Lauren’s name, a shiver coursed through Landon. He responded with a shaky voice,”