Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
She looked at Landon, wanting to say something, but stopped herself. She figured this wasn’t the best time to report to him.
“I went back home.” Landon lowered his head and drank his tea. His tone was low, and he sounded guilty. “Jeremy, Lyse, I owe you an apology. My grandfather managed to arrange for the police to release Zoe.”
A cold glint instantly appeared in Jeremy’s eyes when he heard that name.
“She did something terrible, but it was not enough to convict her of it. I knew she would be released after being detained for half a month.”
Alyssa remained unfazed. She was calm. “However, even if Zoe were released, she would be as good as dead in this country¡ªshe would be shunned by society.
“Her reputation has been dragged through the mud because of the negative news surrounding her. She can wave her dream to be the center of attention and talk of the town goodbye.
“Even if she has the Harper family in her pocket, officials have banned her. She will never appear in public events, TV stations, or livestream platforms. Being a pianist was completely out of the question.
“Sophia and Zoe were the nastiest women in Solana City. Their bad reputation would stand for generations.”
“That’s not enough. It will never be enough.” A fiery flame swirled in Jeremy’s eyes as if they would devour everything. He squeezed Alyssa’s hand so tightly that it hurt. “She needs to die without a body to make up for the damage she did to Lyse. We’re letting her off too easily with this punishment.
“Landon, she may be your sister, but I have to say this. Even if the law lets her go, I won’t. I will never let her go.”
Alyssa’s heart trembled as she rested her head on Jeremy’s shoulder. She felt an inexplicable sense of peace.
“Jeremy, I don’t think you have your chance to do so. I’ve sent her away.” Landon sighed as his frown deepened. “My grandfather and mother still want to protect her. I fought with them.
“But in the end, Zoe only got kicked out. I will monitor her closely and not let her enter the country again. Lyse, this is as much I can do for now. I want to give her a piece of my mind too, but…” “You don’t need to explain anymore, Landon. I know you’re caught between a rock and a hard place.” Alyssa smiled lightly and comforted warmly, “I’m thankful enough for how much you’ve done. It’s enough. You don’t need to do anything else.
“You are at a crucial season of your career. If you go overboard with how you handle Zoe, your annoying uncle will use it against you and make things difficult. Your grandfather will have a bias toward you too. Don’t underestimate these biases. They might be the death of your victory to getting the Harper Group.
“Plus, besides seeing that bitch getting the justice she deserves, I am more eager to see you and
Lauren being happy together. I want to see her marry into the Harper family gloriously. Who cares about the obstacles ahead of you? You are strong enough to defend and protect her.”
Alyssa was implying that he should focus on establishing his authority in the Harper Group. His future with Lauren would be bright with this authority in his hands.
“Lyse, Jeremy, don’t worry. Leave Lauren to me.”
Landon looked at Alyssa gratefully and considered her a good friend for her kindness and understanding in wishing him and Lauren happiness.
However, he wasn’t jealous.
Lauren was the perfect woman in his eyes.
Jameson was in the shooting range practicing his gun skills when Carl hastily ran to him to report to him.
He was wearing a spotless white shirt and straight black suit pants. Black leather cuffs were clipped to his arms, restricting his bulging biceps.
Beneath his gold-rimmed glasses, his gaze was as sharp as a knife. He held the gun with precision, aiming and firing three shots at the target 100 yards away.
“Bang, bang, bang!”
Carl covered his ears as he admired his boss.
Carl thought Jameson looked extremely cool. Jameson was carrying a mesmerizing and manly vibe to him. He was sexy. He didn’t understand why Alyssa didn’t fall for such an outstanding man like
Jameson.
Then, the target slowly moved over.
When it came close enough, Carl saw Jeremy’s picture on the target, and Jameson’s shots had made a massive hole in Jeremy’s head.
“Amazing! You are such an amazing shooter, Mr. Schmidt. You have an eagle’s eye.” Carl clapped as he kissed Jameson’s ass.
“It’s too bad,” Jameson said as he kept his gun.
“Too bad?”
“It’s just a picture and not the actual person.”
Jameson did not look at him. He simply took a white silk handkerchief to wipe his gun. “You were looking for me?”
“Mr. Schmidt, we have news about Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor had sought out Ms. Alyssa and Jeremy tonight.
However, he did not bring Ms. Alyssa home with him.” Carl’s forehead was covered in cold sweat when he finished.
As he expected, Jameson’s eyes turned grim. “He didn’t bring Lyse with him. Is Lyse still staying at
Landon’s with Jeremy?”
“Yes…” The tremor in Carl’s voice became evident.
A grim glint flickered in Jameson’s eyes. He loaded his gun and shot at the ground multiple times.
The bullet exploded under Carl’s feet. He was terrified to his wits, unable to utter a word.
Jameson gasped for air violently after he finished his round of bullets. His eyes were bloodshot. “Get the car!”
It was almost midnight when Winston returned to Heightsnew Villa.
His expression was dreadful when he went there earlier, but he had since thought it through. He reflected on how his daughter had gained some weight under Jeremy’s care, and his worried heart slowly settled.
Now, Winston felt slightly regretful. If he hadn’t forcefully imprisoned Alyssa, she wouldn’t have jumped out of the window in the middle of the night and escaped into the violent storm.
He felt more remorseful as he thought about it.
Should anything happen to her, there wouldn’t be a reason to live anymore. He would be too embarrassed to meet her mother down under. At the end of the day, Alyssa’s safety was his priority. As for that Walsh boy…
“Uncle Winston!”
Winston and Neil turned around at the voice.
They saw Jameson walking toward them with an exquisite white gift box, a friendly and warm glint flickering in his eyes.
“Jameson, why are you here?” Winston sized him up in confusion.
Jameson’s heart sank, but he maintained the elegant smile on his face. “I’ve been waiting here for you to bring Lyse back.
“I was worried she didn’t have time to eat dinner, so I brought her some food from Solana City’s famous
Artisan Delicacies. She mentioned this place before and said it was her favorite restaurant. So, I.”
“I didn’t bring Lyse back with me. She is still with Jeremy.’
Winston interrupted him with an indifferent attitude. “I appreciate the kind gesture. It is already the middle of the night. I don’t think it’s appropriate for someone of your stature to wait here for so long. I think you should head back.”
Jameson noticed how Winston brushed him off and panicked. He walked toward him. “Uncle Winston, do you intend to see Lyse make the same mistakes again?
“Jeremy had made Lyse miserable. She had suffered so much that her body couldn’t handle it. How can you stand Lyse being with such a despicable and shameless man?”
Winston narrowed his eyes and looked at Jameson with a plastered smile. “Jeremy had been pestering my precious daughter again and again. I’ve slapped him and endangered his life. Yet, he continued to stick around my daughter. It is shameless.
“However, from what I see, he is upright in his ways and never stabbed anyone behind the back or use any malicious schemes. He has the basic moral principles. At the very least, he is head over heels for
Lyse.”
The look on Jameson’s face stiffened.
Winston didn’t confront him harshly. Yet, he felt every word that came from Winston’s mouth was directed at him. A simmering anger in his heart caused his pale cheeks to burn.
“Uncle Winston, everything Jeremy is doing is to appease and cajole Lyse.”
Jameson clenched his fingers tightly. His nails were digging into his palm. He was extremely hostile toward Jeremy. “If he really loved Lyse, he would have been there for her during the three years of their marriage. Lyse is such a beautiful and astounding woman. She could tug the heart of any man.
“Yet, he had turned his back and abandoned Lyse. It shows that he wasn’t genuine toward Lyse. It was never love!”
“It was never love?” Winston perked his eyebrow.
“Have you ever thought about when Jeremy started falling for Lyse? It was when he realized the wife he had abandoned for three years was the daughter of the owner of the KS Group after their divorce.