Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
He might take advantage of David’s situation to get Sean into trouble, and you know why.”
“But Sean is his brother! How could he?” Tatiana growled in resentment.
“Simon only cares about fame and power. To him, family isn’t important. That’s how heartless he is.”
Alyssa punched the car window, startling Xavier and Jeremy. They were concerned about whether she had injured herself.
She seethed, “I was the one who taught David a lesson, but they went for Sean. They were clearly bullying the weak!”
“Lyse, I’m here for you,” Jeremy whispered, gently caressing her swollen hand.
“Knowing Sean, he’ll keep everything to himself because he doesn’t want to burden me,” Alyssa said, choking on tears. “I’ve been careless. All I cared about was revenge. I never thought that I might endanger the people around me. Why am I so useless?”
Once meticulous, she had become desensitized to the world’s dangers since falling in love.
“Lyse, don’t blame yourself for what happened to Sean,” Tatiana comforted her.
Jeremy held Alyssa’s shaking hand and took her phone. He replied, “Taty, don’t worry. Leave the matter to me. I’ll make sure he comes home before tomorrow evening.”
Alyssa widened her eyes, staring blankly at Jeremy’s attractive side profile. Tatiana fell silent on the other end of the line. She was sobbing quietly.
“What’s wrong? One of you is staring at me. The other one went quiet.” Grinning, he pinched Alyssa on her cheeks. “Is no one willing to trust me?”
“No, that’s not it…” Tatiana said with gratitude, “Jeremy, thank you so much for helping Sean. I’m really thankful.”
“We’re family. Don’t mention it.” Once Jeremy soothed Tatiana’s emotions, he hung up and instructed
Xavier, “Make a turn. Let’s head to the police station.”
Xavier immediately made a U-turn.
“Jeremy, what’s your plan?” Worry was etched on Alyssa’s face. On the contrary, he appeared calm.
“No matter what, let’s focus on saving Sean for now.” Sighing, Jeremy locked his fingers with her and tightened his grip. “Taty and Sean went through a lot just to be together. I do not wish to see them going through a tough time anymore. I want to protect them from harm.”
Alyssa held her breath and mused, “Are you empathizing with them now?”
He shook his head and pulled her into a hug. “I used to be, but not anymore because I have achieved my happiness.”
Sean had been detained at the filthy detention center for two weeks. If the Schmidts refused to settle in private, he might have to stay on longer. Despite the challenges, he refused to rat on Alyssa and
Jeremy.
Even if he were to go to prison, he would shoulder all the blame and maintain his integrity.
At that moment, Sean stood with his back against the wall. He crossed his arms and shut his eyes.
Across from him, a few men cowered in the corner and shot cautious glances at him while chatting with each other.
“You’re disturbing me.” Without looking at them, Sean threatened, “Shut up, or I’ll beat you up.”
The men in detention promptly fell silent as they trembled under his threat. Seeing that, Sean let out a melancholic sigh. Life had been chaotic ever since his first night at the detention center.
The Schmidts had specially arranged for his cellmates to rough him up, having no idea that Sean had a black belt in martial arts. Sean ended up beating up his cellmates.
Sean shook his head. He was surprised that the Schmidts arranged for him to stay with a few weaklings. They seemed to have underestimated his ability.
Anyway, he treated it as a test run. In the worst-case scenario where he was sent to jail, at least life wouldn’t be as difficult.
Little did he know that Alyssa and Jeremy had arrived at the police station. Aware of Cyrus Taylor’s presence in the police force, the Schmidts had slickly got Sean detained at the West Division of the
Solana City Police Department, where the police chief Gabe Barrett was a friend of theirs.
Gabe looked wary when Alyssa and Jeremy showed up. He hurriedly called up Josh, “M-Mr. Schmidt,
Alyssa Taylor and Jeremy Walsh are here in the meeting room. W-What do we do?”
“Do what you need.” Josh gritted his teeth. “Why are you scared of them when you have the backing of our family? Your promotion depends on your handling of the case. You must stand up against them, no matter how they pressure you. Do not release Sean Lynch. We need to charge him with aggravated assault.”
“Sure, I’ll try my best.” Gabe wiped away his sweat and added, “But Mr. Schmidt, I wonder why you’re hung up on Alyssa Taylor’s secretary. You gain nothing from making yourself the enemy of the Taylor family.”
“That’s none of your business. Just do as I say,” Josh hissed and hung up with a look of malice. “How could he say that I’ll gain nothing? Pfft. I never lose out.”
Josh had bribed the few witnesses whom the police had contacted. The female victims would “admit”
that they had engaged in consensual sex with David in their relationship with him.
With the accounts from the witnesses and the injuries David sustained from Sean’s assault, Josh could effectively paint David as the victim.
Not only that, Alyssa would be at the center of public criticism and perceived as abusing her power to right personal wrongs. Considering the toxicity of the online environment, the netizens would be more than eager to release their frustration on the rich without caring for the truth.
Josh popped a bottle of champagne and enjoyed it alone. He cackled. “Alyssa Taylor, are you trying to fight me? You were still a fledgling when I was already in the business!”
Gabe stared at the two VIPs in his office. He forced a smile despite being drenched in sweat. Even with the backing of the Schmidts, he cowered under the pressure of the two dazzling and intimidating figures.
Smiling, he greeted them, “So, what brings you here?”
“We’re here for what the Schmidts have done,” Alyssa offered a piercing reply with a snicker, which he perceived as threatening.
Alyssa’s formidable presence hung over Gabe like the sword of Damocles. He chuckled nervously.
“How about some tea for now?”
“It’s fine. That’s some truly expensive tea that I can’t possibly accept,” Alyssa addressed him coldly, crossing her legs. “Release my secretary from detention. This is a private matter between the Taylors and the Schmidts. Stay out of this if you still want a promotion and want to avoid trouble.”
Alyssa had always gone straight to the point without wasting time. That nearly wiped off Gabe’s smile, but he persisted, “Ms. Alyssa, I understand your feelings, but based on my three decades of experience dealing with multiple cases in the department, those brought in are mostly guilty.
“Sean Lynch might be one of your staff, but he has committed aggravated assault after beating up
David Schmidt. Besides, I’ve turned in the assessment results to my superiors.”
Frowning deeply, Alyssa tightened her fists on the arm of the chair.
Gabe went on, “You might be two important figures in Solana City, but everyone is equal before the law. Even scions and heirs are not above the law. My apologies, Ms. Alyssa, but I can’t grant your wish.”
“Mr. Barrett, you’re glib, aren’t you? Equality before the law?” Jeremy sneered as he held Alyssa’s cold hand.
He authoritatively questioned, “If so, you shouldn’t falsely accuse an innocent citizen. Don’t you think?”
Alyssa’s eyes widened in shock. Suddenly, she seemed to have understood Jeremy’s move, which added to her astonishment.
“Mr. Walsh, what do you mean by that?” Gabe exclaimed.
“Sean Lynch did not beat up David Schmidt. I did.” A smirk played on Jeremy’s lips. The gleam in his eyes resembled that of a blade. “Release Sean Lynch and arrest me instead.”
Holding her breath, Alyssa grabbed Jeremy’s hand. “Jeremy! You…”
Meanwhile, Gabe stared agape at Jeremy. He was at a loss for what to do next.
“What’s wrong, Mr. Barrett? Since I’ve turned myself in, shouldn’t you do your job now?” Jeremy said with calm, caressing Alyssa on her waist to comfort her. “Why? Does your ‘equality before the law’ only apply to the ordinary citizens but not scions?”
“No, no. Mr. Walsh, did you hear yourself.” Gabe started to stammer and stutter from the shock.
He was in a dilemma after the Walsh Group’s president turned himself in, claiming that he had beaten up David Schmidt. Josh’s warning rang in his ears, but he was too afraid to arrest Jeremy.
“If so, count me in,” Alyssa spoke with a lift of her brow. She grinned knowingly. “Didn’t you ask David
Schmidt the person who fractured his fingers and broke his front teeth? Oh, by the way, I’m also the reason behind his erectile dysfunction. Did that bastard not tell you about these details at all?”
“M-Ms. Alyssa, aggravated assault comes with a heavy sentence. I know you’re eager to protect your employee, but you can’t fool around!” Gabe wiped away his sweat furiously.
“Lyse, don’t play around,” Jeremy chimed in and pinched her on the waist.
“I’m not. I’m serious.” Looking deep into his alluring eyes, she smiled. “I’ll go wherever you are because we’re a couple.”
Her words shook him to the core. His heart raced wildly, and his breath quickened.