Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
The war zone at Luminara was raining with bullets, and he was the one who helped her escape her looming death.
She had also tried her best to bring him back to the base cam
She wouldn’t have had even the slightest sliver of hope if it weren’t for him.
In the face of death, their three years of failed marriage seemed insignificant.
Was there anything else that was more important than life? Was there anything more important than living on?
She wouldn’t have become who she is today if it weren’t for him.
As these thoughts raced through her mind, Alyssa, falling through the air, neared the point of impact with the ground.
“Alyssa!”
Jeremy felt as if his heart was about to burst from the panic.
He forgot about the ripping pain in his wound momentarily. He dashed across without hesitation and opened both arms with shocking determination.
Fortunately, he caught Alyssa in his arms.
The gunshot wound on his left shoulder became aggravated right at the moment when he caught her. His black-colored top became Completely soaked in his fresh blood.
But he felt no pain at all. Instead, he felt relieved that he managed to catch her and let out a sincere smile on his face.
He recalled the time when he was a child. Whenever he got injured or went to the hospital for injections, Anne would give him candy to suck on. Having the candy made him forget all about the pain.
And, at this very moment, Alyssa was his candy. He could get through anything as long as she was with him.
While being held in his arms, Alyssa caught a whiff of a strong, metallic, bloody smell from his body. Her heart wrenched at the sound of his laborious breathing.
Tears streamed down her face, soaking his chest that rose and fell with each pant.
Choking on her tears, she delivered a light punch. “You liar! Stupid man! Why did you come here on your own? Didn’t you know that your would get yourself killed like this?” she reprimanded as her entire body trembled.
“I’m sorry, Lyse.”
Jeremy embraced her as if he had just secured a priceless treasure. He caressed her gently with one hand on her nape.
His eyes gleamed with pride. Unable to suppress a smile, he said, “I was afraid you’d want to come along. I don’t want you to get hurt.”
Alyssa tightened her grip on his shirt. “You’re afraid of so many things …but aren’t you afraid that I would be dead worried for you?” she asked in a weepy voice.
Jeremy was stunned. He felt as if lightning had struck his heart and numbed with electricity. Tears welled up in his eyes.
He had never considered that question because he knew he didn’t have the right to do so.
However, now wasn’t the time to be affectionate. In the next second, Jeremy spun around to shield Alyssa. He picked up the submachine gun that he got his hands on and gunned down all the killers in front of him.
At the same time, Alyssa was not about to be outdone by him either. She stood with her back against his and fired, taking down all the killers that were behind, too!
Suddenly, Jeremy felt his heart shudder. A particular name, etched deep within the deepest recesses of his memory, flashed across his mind-Burton Dove.
Back in Luminara, he had fought a bloody battle with a woman dressed in white next to him. They broke out of the situation together.
Even though he had never seen her again, he never forgot about her, not even for a moment. He had long since taken her to be a sworn friend of his.
He had assumed that he would never have the chance to meet the Burton Dove again.
Yet, why did he have this surreal feeling that there was a striking resemblance between Alyssa and his lifesaver, the Burton Dove?
Alyssa spotted Jeffrey running into the dark, endless forest. She shouted, “Jeffrey has escaped! We have to chase after him. Quick!”
She then broke into a chase.
“Lyse! Don’t run! It’s dangerous!”
Jeremy was on the verge of running after her when his vision suddenly plunged into pitch blackness. His sturdy frame convulsed, and he almost collapsed to the ground!
At that moment, all four of his limbs seized up. His entire body turned ice-cold, and he had barely any energy left.
Gritting his teeth, he relied on his extraordinary determination to chase after Alyssa.
Beneath his steps lay pools of fresh blood, seeping deeply into the ground.
Shelland Island’s terrain was complicated. On top of that, its forests were thick. It would not be surprising if one were to lose their way once they were distracted.
Alyssa bled from the multiple cuts scraped against tree branches, but she didn’t mind them at all. She was fully focused on capturing Jeffrey!
Unexpectedly, she stumbled on something under her foot. She realized she might have triggered a trap.
Her heart tightened, and she immediately reacted out of reflex. She leaped out of the way, her body light and agile.
Right as her feet left the ground, a trap buried underground shot up. forming an iron cage in the air!
Alyssa stared at the suspended cage, panting heavily. Cold sweat covered her entire face
Had it been a second longer, Alyssa would have been trapped in the cage like an animal waiting to be slaughtered.
Then, she heard a sinister laugh coming from the shadows.
“Jeffrey! Come out here this instant!
Having tagged along with Jonah and Axel for training since she was young, Alyssa possessed superb hearing.
In an instant, she identified the direction of the sound, gripping her gun with both hands.
Aiming at the barely visible shadow, she pressed the trigger.
She was surprised to find that she had run out of ammunition. She had used up all her bullets during the intense gunfight earlier on.
Before she knew it, she was drenched in sweat, and her shoulders were trembling.
She promptly felt around her back, only to discover that her backup cartridge clip wasn’t there.
Panicking, she glanced around her and saw that the cartridge clip had fallen to the ground a few steps away from her.
She accidentally dropped it while dodging the trap a moment ago.
Right when she was about to pick it up, two shots were fired at her. feet. She froze, not daring to make any abrupt movements!
“I’ve seen your skills in action before, Ms. Alyssa. You are indeed an outstanding woman.”
Following his evil laughter, Jeffrey emerged slowly from the shadows. a faint glint.
He pointed the arrow at Alyssa and said, “From wild rabbits to large. wolves, no one has ever dodged this cage of ours.
“I do have to hand it to you, Ms. Alyssa. You’re attractive, rich, and capable of fighting. No wonder a proud man like Jeremy Walsh would fall head over heels for you.”
“Shut your trap!”
Alyssa’s expression turned cold. She employed her fierce and frosty gaze to conceal her overwhelming terror.
“Jeffrey, you only have one option. Return with me to Solana City to expose Sophia’s crimes and face the lawful punishment you deserve! Otherwise, tonight, you will be dead meat!”
Jeffrey erupted in laughter. “Ms. Alyssa, why is it that you’re just like Jeremy? Both of you are relentless as long as you believe you still have a chance. Or, do all you plutocrats possess such arrogance to think that I wouldn’t dare to kill you?”
“If you dare to lay even a finger on me, the rest of the Taylor family will wipe the entire Shelland Island out. Trust me!” Alyssa sneered through gritted teeth, each word delivered with powerful conviction.
Jeffrey was speechless.
“If you were to fire a single bullet at me, my brothers will go on a shooting spree at you in the future. They will blow your limbs off and leave you to die. Would you like to have a taste of that?”
Alyssa’s impactful threat truly made Jeffrey think twice.
He figured that Alyssa was different from Jeremy, an illegitimate child. She wasn’t hurling empty threats. The other Taylor family members were not to be angered.