Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“It doesn’t matter how we get to this situation. At the end of the day, David’s man was arrested in action, and we’ll need someone to take the blame.”
Victor pursed his lips with a long face.
“Jimmy’s right. Dad, we’ll get into trouble if we continue defending David.” For once, Josh was in agreement with Jameson.
“If so, I’ll leave it to you, Josh.” Victor closed his eyes in resentment. From his voice, one could discern the pain of losing a son. “I guess this marks the end of my relationship with David.”
After Victor left, only Josh and Jameson remained in the meeting room, looking like two final survivors of a horrifically brutal game.
“Josh, it’s just you and me in the family now. Please show me favor,” Jameson spoke.
He rose gracefully from his seat and glanced at Josh from the corner of his eye. “Be gentle when you speak with David. You know he’s emotionally immature. He might shred you into pieces if he learns that he’ll be in jail forever.”
“You are just lucky. Don’t get ahead of yourself.” Gritting his teeth, Josh knew how to hit Jameson where it hurt.
He taunted, “You played no role in David and Daisy’s fates at all. It was all because of Alyssa and
Jeremy’s strategies. That couple is more than capable of going up against the Schmidt Group.”
The mention of Alyssa and Jeremy as a couple cut into Jameson’s heart. His expression froze, and he breathed heavily.
Josh did not stop there. “You are a bastard son who benefits off the success of others. Do you believe you can win against me by tattling on the others in front of Dad and driving a wedge between us?
“You are a shameless, fake-ass traitor. No matter how meticulously you present yourself, you still reek of the filth. It’s no wonder Alyssa Taylor couldn’t care less for you. You are no match for Jeremy Walsh, you ridiculous thing!”
Hatred filled Jameson’s chest. Like a raging bull, he stormed up to Josh with clenched fists.
Jameson snickered. “Oh, Jimmy, you’re not going to beat me up right here, are you?” He pointed at the ceiling, adding, “There are cameras everywhere. If you lay a finger on me, you will only hurt your image of a dutiful son.”
Jameson squinted and tried to hold back his anger. Then, he slowly adjusted Josh’s tie for him. “Josh, your arrogance is pitiable yet comical in my eyes.”
“What are you talking¡ªUgh¡ª”
Without warning, Jameson tightened the tie, causing Josh to momentarily suffocate and gasp for breath.
Jameson hissed, “You have walked into my trap. Can’t you tell?”
Jameson flexed his fist, veins bulging from his force. Feeling horrible, Josh kicked his feet and grabbed
Jameson’s hands, which were wrapped around his neck.
Jameson jeered, “All it takes is some taunting for you to silence the two victims. Tsk, tsk. You’re stupid and gullible. So, what makes you think you could take me on?”
Josh’s eyes wavered. He was overwhelmed by humiliation. “You’re not that hopeless, though, considering you knew to take advantage of David to carry out the act. I thought I could take down every one of you this time, but I guess I’ll have to wait.”
Then, Jameson let go of Josh and left the meeting room cackling. Josh, alone in the meeting room and drenched in sweat, panted heavily.
Even though Alyssa and Jeremy did not show up in front of the media, they were present at the police station to keep guard over Maggie and Anora.
Xavier and Sean tagged along for the statement recording. Not only that, Sean, well-versed in law, helped the families with the paperwork and patiently answered questions.
“Thank you, Xavier, and you here. Are you Ms. Alyssa’s friend?” Gina thanked them with tears of gratitude. “Thank you for helping us!”
“Madam, don’t mention it.” Sean approached her emotionally and teared up as well. “This is not just for you and Alyssa. I am doing this for a personal reason.”
Stunned, Gina mused, “A personal reason?”
“Ms. Alyssa’s sister¡ªthe young lady who called out David on live stream¡ªis my girlfriend,” he declared proudly.
“I see. The two of you are not only kind-hearted but a perfect match for each other. I am genuinely thankful to Ms. Tatiana and you for your righteousness.”
Sean was beyond elated upon hearing Gina’s words.
After Maggie exited the interrogation room, she hurried into the restroom to calm herself down, as she refused to display her vulnerability to her mother and Xavier.
Xavier, worried about Maggie, surprisingly turned up at the police station. He waited patiently and anxiously by the entrance. The policewomen who walked past him shot him weird looks, but Xavier, normally sensitive, did not seem to care.
Soon, Maggie strutted out of the restroom, eyes still red and swollen from the crying. When she looked up, she found a clean hanky with a blue gingham design in front of her face.
“Ms. Madison, clean up with this.” Xavier beamed at her. “You look like a mess now, but I’m sure you feel better after letting it all out. Am I right?”
She accepted the clean hanky, wanting to wipe away the tears but worried about dirtying it. So, she gently dabbed it on her cheek and said, “I feel better. Thank you, Xavier. I-I’ll return the hanky to you after I wash it.”
Fixing his gaze on her radiant face, he felt himself attracted to her. His heart pounded every time her lashes fluttered.
Failing to hold back, he placed a hand on top of her head and caressed it. He croaked, “Remember, come to me if you are in trouble. I will rush to help you as soon as I can, no matter what time it is or where I am.”
Her heart quickened when she looked up into his bright and brilliant eyes.
In the street from across the police station, Alyssa had waited for a while in Jeremy’s arms.
Nestling against him softly, she sweated as she reported, “I received a text from Cyrus. He said he had asked a few close colleagues to keep tabs on the case. As of just now, apart from David Schmidt’s attorney, no one from the Schmidt family has attempted to defend him. They did not make any moves at all.”
It so happened that Alyssa was on her second day of the period, which was usually the worst. Jeremy had advised her to stay home, but she was stubborn. Now, suffering from period cramps, she wiggled in his arms like an eel.
She silently thought, “Guess I need to listen to Jeremy for once and take a good rest.”
“Josh always plays long-term. All he wants right now is to hide away, I bet. There’s no way he would defend a notorious and hopeless villain. He would only turn himself the next target of public wrath.”
Holding her in his right arm, he placed a hand on her lower abdomen and caressed it in circles in a clockwise direction.
“Mm. Harder. Mm. Harder, please…”
Hearing that, he swallowed hard. A tingling sensation spread through his body from the fingertips in contact with her skin. He said hoarsely, “See? You’re suffering from your stubbornness. I’ll have Xavier buy something warm for you.”
“It’s fine. He’s busy now with Maggie’s matters. Don’t bother him for everything. He’s just your secretary, not your slave,” Alyssa spoke up for Xavier, eliciting a bitter smile on Jeremy’s lips.
“Josh has not made a move, and the same goes for Victor. Seems like they’re ready to give up on
David,” Alyssa said sweetly with a contradictory smirk. “That’s their only choice right now.”
“This scandal is the talk of the nation. As the Schmidt Group suffers from a PR crisis, it’s only natural that they’ll sacrifice David to calm the anger.
“They’d better give up on bribing the cops as well. No matter who’s assigned to this case, they will penalize David to protect their professional reputation and the integrity of the police force. We have nothing to worry about, even if Cyrus isn’t on the case. No one can save David Schmidt now.”
Jeremy clawed gently on her lower abdomen. He asked, “Does it still hurt?”
“Mm. I’m feeling better. You’re an expert at this.”
At that moment, there was a commotion at the police station entrance.
“Look! Maggie Madison and the others are out!”
The couple glanced out of the window and spotted the two victims trudging into the vehicles under the protection of their parents and bodyguards after breaking through the crowds of media.
Though the girls safely entered the vehicles, Alyssa remained fidgety as she was worried that something might happen to them.
Maggie left the police station last, safe in Xavier’s embrace.
Suddenly, a male reporter emerged from the crowds and shoved a microphone into Maggie’s face, questioning loudly, “May we know if you are in any way coerced by the KS Group or Walsh Group into filing a police report against David Schmidt?”
Xavier immediately shielded Maggie and glowered at the reporter. “What do you mean?”
“You are Mr. Walsh’s head secretary, aren’t you? I know you!” Looking smug, the reporter added,
“Aside from you, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary is also here to protect the victims. Is this all planned out by Ms.
Alyssa and Mr. Walsh?”
“We know that the Taylors and Schmidts are family friends. Ms. Alyssa is good friends with David
Schmidt and even performed surgery on him. She might be anxious to put a distance between David
Schmidt and herself after their relationship is known to the public. Perhaps she is attempting to protect her image by helping the victims. This is a totally reasonable speculation.”
Reasonable? How was that fucking reasonable?