Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Did you secretly instruct Ronald to attack Lyla in the last incident, Mrs. Walsh?” Alyssa suddenly changed the topic.
“I didn’t! Everything was Ronald’s idea, and it has nothing to do with me!”
Sophia clutched Javier’s suit, her teary eyes blurred.
“Javier, I bear no grudges against Lyla. Why would I do that? I’m the lady of the Walsh family. Lyla is just Winston Taylor’s mistress! Why would I bother with a concubine like her?”
With a scowl, Javier ordered her sternly, “Sophie! Stop talking.”.
“Ms. Sophia Kirkman, you can insult me, but you cannot insult my family.”
Alyssa’s gaze sharpened as she pointed her finger directly at Sophia’s tearful and sinister face.
“Be careful. If you dare to insult Lyla again, I might slap you too!”
The room fell into an awkward silence.
People from the Harper family also wore a dumbfounded expression.
Cornelius shook his head and tutted. “Winston’s daughter, always wanting to slap people, lacks the demeanor of a young lady. Too arrogant, too impolite, too willful!”
“What to do? Everyone spoils her.” Landon raised his hand and shrugged. He continued, “Mr. Taylor spoils her, all her brothers and sisters at home spoil her, even Jeremy spoils her.
“She can’t help being willful. You know, Jeremy has never spoiled any woman in his life except for Alyssa.
That’s an exception, an indulgence without limits. No other woman can compare.”
Zoe’s face burned, and her heart bled with hatred upon hearing the undertones.
Jeremy observed Alyssa, who exuded the fierce demeanor of a feisty woman. He couldn’t help but smile, and his thin lips curved upward as his heartbeat accelerated.
Sophia felt a sudden surge of fear, causing her to freeze in place. She was hesitant to make a move.
Sophia was aware of Alyssa’s straightforward approach. When Alyssa mentioned slapping someone, she meant it. Yet, Sophia couldn’t endure it.
“Alyssa! All this is just your speculation! You’re trying to smear me! You have no evidence!”
Sophia was convinced that Alyssa didn’t have conclusive evidence. Otherwise, how could she remain unscathed until now?
“Yes, I’m just saying. Why are you so anxious? Could it be that you’re feeling quilty?
Sophia was left red-faced and speechless by Alyssa’s words.
Alyssa smiled and took back the platinum necklace.
“As for the specific relationship between you two, asking Mr. Branson again should yield results soon. No need to rush.”
Thinking of Ronald, who was already under police control, Sophia’s nerves tightened.
“Alright, I won’t interrupt your important discussion any longer. I’ll excuse myself.” Alyssa walked confidently toward the door, aware of the scrutinizing gazes around her.
Jeremy clenched his fists tightly, and his fiery gaze followed her.
He considered following her several times but managed to control the restlessness in his heart.
Seeing Alyssa about to leave, Penelope suddenly stopped her. Wearing a frosty expression, Penelope said, “Ms. Alyssa, next time you handle family matters, it’s better to choose the right time and occasion. At the very least, you should inform Mr. Javier and Jeremy in advance so that it won’t be so awkward for everyone.”
“Awkward? I didn’t feel that way.” Alyssa shrugged indifferently. With a smirk, she mocked, “Next time, try to thicken up your skin a bit, and you won’t feel embarrassed.”
Penelope choked at Alyssa’s words, her heart rate becoming irregular.
Alyssa couldn’t help but notice that Penelope’s comebacks were not as sharp as Sophia’s. It seemed ridiculous to Alyssa that Penelope dared to challenge her with such responses.
“Alyssa! How dare you contradict my mother like that! You’re so disrespectful! She’s your elder!” Zoe, holding Cornelius, acted like a watchdog, barking loudly at Alyssa.
Jeremy overheard, and his eyebrows tightened, expressing clear disdain for Zoe.
“Does age automatically make someone an ‘elder’? Following that logic, I’m also your elder. Is it appropriate to address elders this way?”
Alyssa, who was a head taller than Zoe, coldly looked down at her, intensifying the pressure on Zoe.
Zoe trembled, her lips quivering. She was afraid to retort further for fear of Alyssa’s harsh words.
Penelope was aware that Cornelius wouldn’t create problems for Winston’s daughter over such a minor issue. So she kept sending frantic eye signals to Landon, urging her son to restore her honor.
Landon’s gaze flickered. He cleared his throat and spoke timidly, “Well … Alyssa, I…”
Alyssa’s eyes flickered, and her cold gaze fell on his face.
Landon Harper, the all-capable demon king, quickly changed his stance, saying, “I-I’ll take you back. It’s already late. It’s not safe.”
“No need. I drove here.”
Alyssa, without looking back, swiftly walked out of the villa gate. Her high heels echoing crisply.
Landon scratched his head, feeling embarrassed.
Cornelius snorted angrily, feeling that his grandson was too obedient to Winston’s daughter.
It was embarrassing!
“Let’s go!”
The Harper family members all walked out in a rush.
“Sophia, leaning against Javier, moaned weakly. It was as if she had no bones. ‘Ah… my head… I feel so dizzy.”
Rosie glanced at Sophia and muttered disdainfully, “Ha, either acting like a pitiful victim or feigning dizziness. Your acting skills from your acting days are quite apparent. It’s no surprise you were overshadowed by Ms. Lyia Nelson for so long.”
Sophia heard every word clearly, and they fueled her anger.
Javier’s expression stiffened, his face turning pale. After a silent moment, he murmured to Rosie, “Mrs.
Rosie, help Madam get back to the room.”
“Sorry, Mr. Javier. I’m only responsible for Mr. Jeremy’s daily life, and I need to prepare a bath for him now.
Please get someone else to take care of Madam. Madam probably wouldn’t want me to attend to her, too. She might not feel comfortable around me.”
Rosie then left with a disgruntled face.
Rosie’s response left Javier without words.
Jeremy stood alone, his expression a mix of reluctance and anger, portraying a forsaken figure. He seemed overwhelmed with melancholy and sorrow.
“Jeremy! Why are you still standing here?” Landon walked up to Jeremy, pushing him hard. His face was anxious. “Alyssa is about to leave. You finally met her. So go and stop her! Explain the situation between you and my sister!”
Jeremy’s breath hitched. His feet seemed to be filled with lead, making him heavy.
On their way back, Cornelius drove one car, and Penelope and Zoe took another.
In the car, Penelope was still indignant, full of resentment.
In her youth, she was protected by her husband, and in her middle age, her son cared for her. When had she ever experienced such humiliation as tonight?
“Mom, Landon publicly questioned me in front of the Walsh family and Grandpa! He used despicable means to prevent me from marrying Jeremy. He’s so despicable!”
Zoe cried and leaned into her mother’s arms.
Zoe continued, “He only cares about seeking his own happiness and doesn’t consider my life at all! Does he still see me as a sister? In his eyes, I’m just an enemy!”
“Don’t you worry, Zoe. Things won’t end so easily. I’ll be sure to get back at them for you!” Penelope consoled her daughter, a coldness glinting in her eyes.
“How? Landon is the one in control of the family right now, and he’s on such good terms with Jeremy and Alyssa. What could you possibly do?”
Penelope snarled, “If Landon won’t let you be with Jeremy, then no way is he going to be together with that retarded Walsh girl! You have Grandpa on your side.
