Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Jeremy, do you know how much I hate staying in this room?”
Alyssa lifted her eyes, casting a cold gaze at the stunning crystal chandelier suspended from the calling Her eyes had met the elegant fixture for over a thousand nights in the past three years.
She smiled bitterly. “Returning here, all I can think of are the countless lonely nights, unrequited love, and heartache.
“Honestly, you should be with Zoe because, in her eyes, you’re perfect. But in my eyes, you’ve already fallen and broken into pieces that can’t be pieced back together.
“I wish for our future lives to be happy, and I hope our paths never cross again.”
Never cross again.
Well said, Alyssa.
Jeremy felt like he was in agony. As he stiffly and slowly released his grip on her, the flames of anger burned in his blood vessels, churning and roiling in his chest.
Initially, he had wanted to explain.
Acquaintance?
A shockwave of disbelief swept through everyone like an earthquake. Their eyes widened, and all attention turned to Sophia.
This included Javier and the members of the Harper family.
However, only Jeremy remained calm amid the commotion, just like Alyssa.
Ever since Alyssa began suspecting Sophia, he had also harbored suspicions. Unfortunately, he suffered a severe head injury during that time and had to undergo life-threatening surgery. Following that, Zoe had caused chaos, delaying his investigation.
Tonight, when Alyssa came alone to find Sophia, he took her upstairs, intending to stop her actions. He didn’t want Alyssa to get into trouble.
If Sophia was bold enough to set up an ambush against Lyla in front of everyone, she might also resort to dangerous actions against Alyssa!
He could do the dirty work for her, ensuring she wouldn’t have to dirty her hands or step into any mess.
He could willingly be her executioner for all things dirty and sinful.
He acknowledged his anger, resentment, and even some hatred toward her for not trusting him.
Yet, in the deepest recesses of his soul, he still loved her. This love made him extreme, no longer weighing pros and cons, solely wanting her at the center of his life.
“Sophie, Alyssa said you are acquainted with the attacker. Is that true?” Javier felt his heart tighten and couldn’t help but ask.
“Javier, are you questioning me? Alyssa is doubting me for no reason, and now you are siding with her and kicking me while I’m down?”
Sophia widened her eyes, expressing sorrow and grievance as she poked her own chest with sharp fingertips.
This reaction was somewhat exaggerated, akin to a melodramatic soap opera.
At this moment, the still-drowsy Betty stumbled out of the room.
She heard her father’s question word for word, and her heart pounded like a drum under the shock.
In her memory, her father had always been very affectionate toward her mother.
“Mrs. Walsh, shall we have a chat?” Alyssa coldly glanced at Sophia.
“Sorry, Alyssa, it’s late now, and I need to rest. I don’t have time to chat with you. Let’s talk another day.” Sophia was aware of Alyssa’s ill intentions, evident in her resentful tone.
“You have no time, but I do. I have plenty of time.”
Alyssa raised her brows, confidently smiling as she walked to the forefront.
“The night is long, and we can take our time to discuss our grievances. I’ll accompany you in the conversation until dawn.”
“I’m old and can’t keep you company. Please leave!” Sophia’s expression darkened, and her attitude became firm.
Jeremy and Landon both clenched their fists.
When it came to Alyssa being bullied, both Jeremy and Landon were on the same page. They were open to discussing anything, but they wouldn’t tolerate seeing her mistreated.
“I initially wanted a private conversation because family matters should stay private. Since you’re being unreasonable, don’t blame me if I don’t show you any respect.”
Alyssa’s smile turned icy as she pressed on, “The incident during the birthday banquet when Lyla was attacked-isn’t that somehow linked to you, Mrs. Walsh?”
Everyone was shocked, and all eyes turned to Sophia.
The Harper family members were about to leave. But, upon hearing this, everyone halted, and their ears perked up.
“Ms. Alyssa, let’s not resort to mudslinging in our mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. I know you don’t like me, but you don’t have to be so offensive.”
Sophia’s heart raced, and sweat dripped from her palms. Despite the tension, she struggled to stay calm.
“Okay, let me rephrase it then.”
Alyssa smiled again, her expression turning sly. “Isn’t the person who tried to harm Lyla and caused severe injury to Jeremy someone acquainted with you?”
Sophia was in disbelief. In front of everyone, despite being his elder, Jeremy openly mocked her.
Sophia stated, “Heh, being the Walsh family’s mistress demands that I guide this young one!”
Sophia glared at Alyssa before adding, “Alyssa, this is Seaview Manor, not your Heightsnew Villa! As the Walsh family’s chairwoman and mistress, how can I tolerate you spewing nonsense here?”
Jeremy couldn’t bear it any longer. He was about to speak, but Alyssa interrupted with a contemptuous smile as she asked, “Mistress? Does Mr. Walsh Senior recognize you as the mistress?”
A wave of astonishment swept through the crowd.
Alyssa’s arrogant behavior in front of Sophia showed that she truly deserved to be the young lady of the
Taylor family!
Betty watched her mother’s face shift between shades of red and white. It was an almost unbearable sight that left her feeling humiliated..
She wanted to defend her mother but hesitated upon seeing Landon and Jeremy present. They would undoubtedly back Alyssa, that vile woman, without any conditions.
What made her most apprehensive was Javier. He hadn’t said a word to defend her mother.
A shiver ran down her spine as she decided it was best to quietly observe for the time being.
“Do you even have the audacity to claim the title of the Walsh family’s mistress here? You’re merely benefiting from Mr. Javier’s favoritism. From what I’ve gathered, neither the entire Walsh Group nor the upper circles of Solana City acknowledge you as the Walsh family’s mistress, correct?”
Alyssa tilted her head, hands in her pockets, wearing a bright and arrogant expression. It seemed like no one in the world could match her.
“When it comes to the Walsh family’s mistress, it should be Justin’s birth mother, the legal wife of Javier
Walsh. At least, that’s how it should be.”
Alyssa’s words shocked everyone who was present.
Sophia’s heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife. Before she could feel the pain, Alyssa’s second sword came stabbing.
“If not her, it should be Mr. Walsh’s mother, Ms. Anne Bartley.”
Anne …
In the past, when her mother kept provoking Newton, her father, being the biological son of her grandfather, wholeheartedly protected his beloved wife.
On several occasions, he nearly got into physical altercations with the old man! However, what unfolded this time left Betty bewildered.
She couldn’t understand why her father began casting doubts on her mother with just a single question from Alyssa.
“I didn’t intend to question you. You’re overthinking it,” Javier said, furrowing his brow and tightening his fingers.
“Of course, there’s absolutely nothing like that! How could I possibly know such a person!”
Sophia’s temples glistened with sweat, and she glared at Alyssa with hatred.
Sophia said, “Alyssa, I know we’ve had our differences, but I’ve moved on from that. Why are you approaching me now that your family is facing issues? I’m not an insurance company, so why should your family turn to me for answers when something goes wrong? Do you think I’m an easy target?”
