Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Sophia started sarcastically, taunting Rosie. “She doesn’t even respect us as the hosts of this house, let alone you as guests.”
“Sophia, you know very well why Mrs. Rosie holds such a high position.”
Jeremy walked to Rosie’s side and positioned himself before her, acting like a shield. His gaze turned frosty as he glared at Sophia, causing her to shudder.
“After my mother passed away, Mrs. Rosie has been with me, taking care of me like her son. In my eyes, she’s as important as my mother.”
“Mr. Jeremy.” Rosie was moved, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.
“And I’ve already said it. In Seaview Manor, Rosie only takes care of my daily life. She’s not your servant.
Isn’t it normal for her not to listen to you?”
At his words, people couldn’t help but snicker.
After all, in Seaview Manor, Rosie’s popularity surpassed that of Sophia and her daughter.
“You!” Sophia seethed with hatred, but retorting would make her look bad.
“Besides an apology, I have a second request.”
Cornelius ignored the women’s disputes and continued coldly, “Mr. Javier, with the current situation, there’s only one way to resolve it-our families must form a union. Allow Jeremy to marry Zoe.”
Everyone was shocked.
“You’re asking me to marry Zoe?”
Jeremy chuckled, his gaze turning icy. “Mr. Cornelius, what do you take me for? Am I expected to marry her simply because she’s a woman? Gender alone doesn’t automatically qualify someone to be my wife.
“I may not actively pursue relationships with women, but that doesn’t mean I don’t exercise discernment in my choice of a partner.”
Jeremy’s words stunned everyone.
While not directly insulting Zoe, Jeremy’s words cut deep into her heart.
Zoe’s lips trembled, and her face turned as white as a sheet.
“Watch your words, Jeremy!” Javier was unhappy with the Harper family’s coercion but didn’t want the situation to escalate.
“Jeremy, you’re outrageous!”
The furious Cornelius banged his eagle-headed cane on the ground, “I’m giving my granddaughter to you, yet you’re upset about it? How dare you humiliate Zoe? You…”
“In this lifetime, I have only one wife. Once she was chosen, it can only ever be her!”
As soon as Jeremy said those words, Barry hurriedly approached. “Mr. Javier, Mr. Jeremy, Ms. Alyssa is here.”
Following that, a crisp sound of footsteps in high heels echoed in the hall.
Jeremy’s breath caught as he watched the slender, elegant figure approaching them. His gaze was intense, as if wanting to sear the beautiful silhouette into his memory with his eyes.
Zoe watched as Jeremy was completely captivated by Alyssa. Jealousy transformed her face, yet there was nothing she could do.
In his eyes and mind, Jeremy only had room for Alyssa, with no space for any other woman.
If not for that person helping her strategize and her readiness to sacrifice, she might not have had the chance to be alone with Jeremy in this lifetime.
“Ah! Madam!” Rosie exclaimed in delight.
“Madam. It’s really Madam.”
The servants, though they didn’t dare speak loudly, looked at Alyssa with surprised and hopeful eyes.
At this point, everyone knew that Jeremy had someone in his heart, and that particular someone was their former madam.
Why did Alyssa suddenly appear now? What was she here for?
Did she hear about the Harper family pressuring Jeremy into marriage, so she came to save him?
Alyssa wore a tight black dress draped with a stylish black velvet shrug. Her hair swayed down to her waist, and her red lips were vivid. She looked cool and elegant.
Two initially contradictory qualities harmonized perfectly in her. She was truly astonishing.
She exerted such pressure on Zoe with a single assured glance that the latter couldn’t lift her head.
Upon seeing Alyssa’s sudden appearance, Penelope quickly pressed on her tightened chest.
When she recalled Alyssa’s deeds, she felt that even their entire family joining forces might not be enough to compete with her. Penelope’s not-so-healthy heart couldn’t take it.
“Grandpa, she’s the one I mentioned to you, Alyssa,” Zoe urgently whispered to Cornelius.
Zoe added, “She used to bully me a lot. Grandpa, you must help me get justice.”
Cornelius stared at Alyssa’s face, feeling complicated.
Although he was meeting Alyssa for the first time, her father, Winston, was an old acquaintance.
They might not be friends, but Winston’s character was well-regarded in their circle. He could confront Javier but found it hard to make things difficult for Winston’s daughter.
“Good evening, Mr. Javier. I apologize for the sudden visit. Oh, Mr. Cornelius, you’re here too.”
Smiling, Alyssa greeted Cornelius. “I’m Alyssa. Nice to meet you, Mr. Cornelius.”
Graceful and sensible, she was indeed raised by Winston.
Zoe anxiously urged Cornelius, “Grandpa! Grandpa, why aren’t you saying anything? She not only bullied me but is also my rival for Jeremy!”
Hearing that, Cornelius pressed his lips together. This grudge was not something he couldn’t help his granddaughter settle.
However, as a big shot who had been through life and death, he couldn’t stoop to the level of quarreling with a young woman.
Meanwhile, Jeremy’s intense gaze was still on Alyssa’s stunning face.
His brain told him that this woman had hurt him deeply and he should be angry. But his heart and body were on fire, with passionate hormones telling him he longed for her.
“Ms. Alyssa, what brings you here and at such a late hour too?” Javier asked with a half-smile, maintaining a distant attitude toward his former daughter-in-law.
“That’s right, Ms. Alyssa. You just said it yourself that it was an impromptu visit. It’s quite rude to come unannounced.”
Sophia added with a smirk, “Didn’t you see? We have an esteemed guest here, and we’re discussing important matters. It’s inappropriate for an outsider to listen. If there’s good news, we’ll inform you later.”
Sophia’s words were loaded with implication and sarcasm.
At once, Jeremy’s expression turned cold. Just as he parted his lips, Alyssa calmly said, “Madam Sophia, you misunderstood. I’m not interested in the conversation between your two families at all. I’m here to see you.”
Everyone was puzzled, exchanging glances.
Stunned, Sophia frowned. “Me? Why?”
“Would you like to have a private chat, or should I speak openly right here?” Alyssa smiled, her eyes twinkling menacingly.
The hall fell into an eerie silence as Alyssa’s imposing presence made everyone feel like they were in an icy abyss.
Her intimidating presence was no less formidable than that of Cornelius, a figure known in legitimate and underworld circles.
Sophia, who had been wearing a smug smile, assumed that Alyssa had heard about the Harper family pressuring Jeremy into marriage and had come to snatch him away from Zoe.
Sophia was ready to witness a dramatic showdown, but Alyssa’s unexpected claim that she had come to see her threw her off guard.
“Ms. Alyssa, you’re here for me? We don’t seem to have any disputes, do we? Why do you want to see me?
Sophia asked with surprise, forcing a nervous laugh.
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“Actually, our dispute ended the day Jeremy and I got divorced. But your dispute with an old acquaintance is far from over,” Alyssa said calmly, her tone devoid of any emotion.
