Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Yet Alyssa’s calm words were like a bomb that caught everyone off guard.
“Zoe, what did Ms. Alyssa just say? Divorced? What’s going on?” Cornelius stared at Zoe in disbelief.
“Grandpa, I mentioned it to you. Don’t you remember?” Zoe reminded him timidly.
“Mentioned? When? I might be old, but I’m not a fool! When did you tell me that Jeremy had been married before and divorced?”
Cornelius had spent most of the year recuperating abroad, leaving the family business in the hands of
Landon and Preston.
He was unaware that Jeremy had already been married and divorced and that his former wife was
Winston’s daughter!
A feeling of being deceived overwhelmed him.
“Mr. Cornelius, so what if Mr. Jeremy has been married before?”
Rosie couldn’t stand Cornelius’ attitude anymore. She retorted, “Mr. Jeremy is an incredible being. Even if he has been married eight tirnes, a long queue of women will still be waiting to marry him.
“Moreover, your granddaughter also wants to marry Mr. Jeremy. If she doesn’t mind, why are you making a fuss?”
“You old woman, who gave you the right to speak?” Cornelius snapped.
“This is Seaview Manor, not the Harper Residence. I can say whatever I want. It’s none of your business,
Rosie retorted coldly, not even bothering to look at him.
Cornelius was furious, but getting into a dispute with a servant from another household was beneath his status as a big shot.
Javier had been suppressing his emotions all night. Rosie’s outburst against Cornelius finally allowed him to vent some of his frustration.
He might not like Jeremy, but Jeremy was still his son. He could scold and punish Jeremy, but others couldn’t.
On the other hand, Jeremy’s breathing hitched, and his heart pounded intensely. He walked briskly to Alyssa and said with a lowered voice, “Alyssa, you can tell me what you want to say. I can solve it for you.”
“Why? Are you afraid I’ll ruin your plans, Mr. Jeremy?”
Alyssa looked at Jeremy coldly and whispered, “Don’t worry, I won’t delay your family meeting. I’m just here for Sophia. After that, I’ll leave.”
“I said I’d help you if you have trouble.” Jeremy frowned, and complex emotions surged in his dark eyes.
“You can’t solve it, and I don’t need you to.”
Alyssa avoided his intense gaze and turned to look at Sophia sternly.
“Ms. Alyssa, you’ve come all this way. I don’t mind if you have a cup of tea before leaving. But there’s nothing for both of us to talk about.”
Sophia tilted her chin slightly with a haughty expression. “As for your so-called old acquaintance… Hmm,
I’m even more puzzled.”
“Don’t you have anything to say about Lyla?” Alyssa’s gaze turned icy, and her tone exuded a chilling coldness.
Sophia’s heart skipped a beat at Alyssa’s words, and her shoulders trembled involuntarily.
Why did Alyssa want to talk to Sophia about that? Did she find out something? Did that man betray
Sophia?
That was impossible!
Alyssa must be trying to deceive her.
“Ms. Alyssa, you should find another time to talk. Perhaps tomorrow?”
Sensing the weird atmosphere, Javier hurriedly stepped forward in an attempt to drive Alyssa away. “As you can see, we have guests at home now, so it’s not quite the right time.”
Alyssa’s initially smiling eyes abruptly grew cold. Just as she was about to speak, Jeremy unexpectedly grabbed her wrist and led her upstairs before everyone.
His grip was so strong that she couldn’t break free.
“What are you doing. Jeremy? Let go!” Alyssa’s cheeks flushed, and she tried hard to break free, but it was in vain.
Once Jeremy made up his mind, nothing could stop him.
“Oh my!” Rosie covered her mouth, full of excitement. In her thoughts, she considered Jeremy to be exceedingly domineering but found Alyssa to be remarkably adorable.
*Jeremy! Jeremy, where are you going? Come back!”
No matter how much Javier shouted, Jeremy didn’t even turn around. Soon, he led Alyssa away and disappeared from the hall.
The Harpers were left stranded in place. Since the male lead had left, they didn’t know how to continue the play. Instantly, the scene became awkward.
Zoe, in particular, glared with intense hatred, her eyes reddening.
Whenever Alyssa appeared, no matter where or who was around, she would immediately become the center of attention. She was the only female lead.
At this moment, Zoe suddenly understood something.
Her hatred for Alyssa might not only be because she was the woman Jeremy loved and her love rival
What she hated and envied even more was the charm radiating from Alyssa and the pride that no one
In Zoe’s world, there could only be one sun-herself. How could she tolerate someone shining brighter than her and overshadowing her?
“Dad, Mom, I’m back.” Betty rushed over, panting.
Since she was meeting people, she deliberately changed into a decent new outfit. But she had a sleepy look, with dark circles under her eyes.
Her body reeked of alcohol, and her pale face had overly red lips, making her look like a ghost who had just eaten a child.
Seeing her daughter in such a state, Sophia felt so embarrassed that she wanted to flush Betty down the toilet. What a shame!
“Betty, where did you go? Why do you reek of alcohol?” Javier frowned, scrutinizing her.
“Oh… I had a small gathering with friends… Hiccup!” Betty couldn’t hold back and let out a loud hiccup.
“Someone, help Ms. Betty upstairs to rest!” Sophia quickly gave the order.
“Oh my! Zoe!”
Being intoxicated, Betty ran directly to Zoe, looking at her with a smiling face. “Congratulations! You’re about to marry Jeremy and become my sister-in-law!
“After all the scheming, driving away Liana, and getting rid of Alyssa, you’re finally marrying him. Hahaha!”
Cornelius’s frown tightened.
Meanwhile, Penelope’s and Zoe’s faces turned pale and stiff.
“Betty, what do you mean by that? Are you mocking me, or are you playing drunk?”
Zoe was already angry. After being provoked by Betty, she blurted out, “I know what you’re thinking. You want to marry Landon. You asked me to help match you two, but I didn’t. So you resent me.”
At the mention of it, Cornelius’ look at Betty underwent a change, accompanied by a disapproving click of his tongue.
Fortunately, Landon had good judgment and didn’t take a liking to this impudent woman before him.
Otherwise, it would have been a misfortune for the family.
“You…” Betty was infuriated, staring wide-eyed.
Zoe sneered. “Even if you’re upset, there’s nothing you can do. After all, Landon just doesn’t fancy you.”
Betty covered her chest and laughed, a mix of anger in her amusement. “It goes both ways, doesn’t it?
