Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“It’s your doing that made this partnership go through, Justin. I should be the one thanking you.” Javier’s tone was thick with emotion.
“You’re too kind, Dad. We’re family. We don’t have to go through those formalities,” Justin said, “Everything I do, I do for our family and the company. This is my responsibility as the eldest of the family.”
Javier was all the more touched after hearing this. He asked tenderly, “How have you been, my boy? Has your health improved in the past few years?”
“I’ve been well, Dad. You don’t have to worry about me.”
“I’ll arrange a time to fly over and spend some time with you as soon as I clear my schedule!” Javier suggested
“No need, Dad.”
“Why not?”
Justin smiled and said, “Who knows, we might be seeing each other again in Solana City soon.”
“You… You’re coming home?” Javier asked in disbelief.
“Yes. I’ve lived in Mosgravia for so long, but it has never been my home. I have to return to my roots, after all. I look forward to reuniting with all of you, especially Jeremy. I wonder how he’s been doing. I can’t wait to see him again.”
Though Shelland Island wasn’t relatively large, it still was a good size. The terrain was all dense foliage and winding paths. The darkness of night only served to make the island more eerie, as if some unpredictable danger was lurking around the corner.
Jeremy and Jonah had some discussions before agreeing to leave Landon outside the jungle to cover their backs.
“Fuck this. Why me? I want to shoot some heads, too! Why do I have. to clean up after you guys?” Landon cried angrily, kicking the dirt underneath his boots. “I don’t care. I’m going with you guys! I may not be as skilled, but I can still shoot a motherfucker!”
Jonah kept silent.
He used to think Landon was a pretty straightforward and amusing guy-who knew he’d act so silly when push came to shove.
“Do you want to marry Lauren or not?” Jeremy asked his friend flatly.
Jeremy then shared a look with Jonah before they headed deep into the jungle.
Landon prayed for the two of them to return safely.
In the Millennium’s most extravagant suit, Jameson was discussing merrily with a Tsulu military representative.
This Tsulian man, Inigo Montoye, had worked with Jameson when the latter was making a name for himself in Kontina. Since Inigo had benefited a lot from working with Jameson, he naturally gave the same to Jameson’s endeavors in Tsulu and Kontina.
Jameson had become a powerful financial magnate in Kontina, while Inigo was a lieutenant colonel in the Royal Tsulian Army’s Ground Force.
Virtually no outsider knew of their connection all these years.
Amber stayed beside them the whole night, topping their drinks off and playing the perfect role as bait. Whenever she bent down to pour a drink, Inigo got a full view of her cleavage, making the blood in hist veins burn with desire. He didn’t even notice when his drink spilled at the edges.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Carl hurried in to whisper to Jameson, “Sir, Jeremy Walsh, and Landon Harper have arrived on Tsulu. They’re currently in Shelland Island, targeting Jeffrey Snyder.”
“Oh? Just the two of them?” Jameson asked, sipping his red wine.
“And also… Ms. Alyssa’s eldest brother, Jonah Taylor.” Carl seemed ill at ease. “Should we continue with the original plan, sir? Mr. Taylor brother after all…
“So what?” A coldness glinted in Jameson’s eyes as he sneered. “I’ve long seen through those Taylor brothers. None of them will help me get what I want. They’ll only stand in the way of me getting Lyse for myself. Let him perish. One down is better than none.”
Carl felt cold sweat trickle down his back upon hearing this.
Beside them, Amber’s hands trembled lightly. She pursed her lips, recalling Axel’s handsome face.
“Why would Lyse need that many men around her? All she needs is me to love her,” Jameson said.
“Hahaha! There’s the Jameson Schmidt I know. As ferocious as ever.
I love it!” Inigo chuckled, clapping proudly.
“Thank you for your praise.” Jameson smiled, speaking in Tsulian.
“When will I get to witness your wedding with Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Schmidt? I’ll be sure to bring a great wedding gift!” Inigo said.
“Soon. But whether or not this wedding will go through depends on whether you can help me, Lieutenant Montoye.” Jameson smiled cruelly. “I was hoping you could help me take care of two individuals.”
“Who are they?” Inigo asked lazily.
“Jeremy Walsh and Jonah Taylor,” Jameson gritted out.
Inigo jolted in shock. “Are you serious, Mr. Schmidt? I may be Tsulian, but I still know how powerful those two are. They’re not to be trifled with, especially not Jonah Taylor!
“His father, Winston Taylor, is Belbanks’ most powerful man. They even have connections with the royals. If I take him out and they find out I had something to do with it, I’m toast!”
“I’ve already considered all of that, Jameson said, leaning forward slightly. His eyes were cold and dark. “The man they intend to capture is one of your country’s arms dealers’ right-hand men.”
“What?” Inigo was shocked by this.
Jameson said, “Those two foreigners plan to provoke matters on your country’s territory. I’m sure your royals won’t just sit around and do nothing about that. So, instead of waiting for the higher-ups’ orders, why don’t you make the first move and save them time?
“Culling terrorists in your country’s own borders is only right for someone of your position to do.”
Inigo’s eyes glinted knowingly. He knew what he had to do now.
Jameson stated, “Unlike how powerful they are in Solana City, those two are in Tsulu without any reinforcements. No one would notice if you killed them and disposed of their bodies, yes?” Jameson asked with eyes that hinted malice. “After all, you’re quite the expert at doing that.”
“Hahaha! You really did think this through, Mr. Schmidt. But… will you thank me for helping you out?”
“Money. Land. Whatever you want.”
“I have something I want right now.” Inigo’s lustful eyes ran along Amber’s body.
In the next instant, Jameson grabbed her arm and flung her toward Inigo.
Amber was caught unaware and immediately landed on Inigo’s lap. The latter immediately caged her in with his arms, running his hands all over her.
Jameson slowly got up from his seat and left the room without looking back, saying, “She’s all yours tonight.”
Inigo left The Millennium satisfied for the night after having his fill of women and wine, ready to execute the task Jameson had given him.
Amber was left scarred in the suite like a broken, pretty little ragdoll. Her beloved red dress had been torn into shreds. The fabric now lay strewn across the floor with the terrible tools Inigo had used on her earlier, mocking her for how pathetic she had been tonight.
Just then, the door opened.
Familiar footsteps echoed in the room as Jameson stared at Amber’s naked body on the bed.
“Who knew Inigo was into this sort of thing? He could truly rival that brother of mine,” he murmured.
Amber gazed at the man she’d loved for nearly half her life through her unkempt hair, tears slowly clouding her eyes.
“You’ve done well tonight. Let Carl know whatever it is you want as a reward,” Jameson said. There was nothing in his eyes but a frightening coldness.
Jameson’s eyes only fervent for Alyssa Taylor. Other women were no more than tools for him to get what he wanted.
“I want… my red dress,” Amber said shakily.
Jameson’s expression remained flat. “Alright. I’ll have Carl buy it for you.”
“You… gave me this dress two years ago, on my birthday,” Amber choked out, hands gripping the bed sheets tightly as tears fell down her cheeks.
“Really.” Jameson’s eyes were dark, and his lips curled upward. “Do you know why I gave it to you?
“It’s because Lyse likes the color red. So I like seeing you wearing it.
Amber was overwhelmed by a wave of chills. Her heart seemed to be ripped open by knives-by Jameson himself, cruelly shattered and destroyed.
Amber knew Jameson’s answer would involve Alyssa and asking him. would only humiliate herself.
Yet she still couldn’t help but ask him again and again, as if hoping she would get a different answer one day.
“Rest well. You know what to do from here on out, right? You volunteered, after all,” Jameson said.
He then turned around to leave.