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Concerned, Xavier asked, “What happened, Mr. Walsh? You sound weak. Are you feeling unwell?”
“Xavier, I spoke to Justin earlier tonight. He’s also met Lyse.” Jeremy massaged his temples. He was feeling disconcerted.
“What?” Xavier couldn’t help but exclaim. He simply blurted, “What the hell? What were you thinking?”
Jeremy was too distressed to reprimand him for his language. He explained, “We were on a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he wanted to see her. I didn’t think too much about it. It wasn’t nice to reject him either.”
“You let him speak with her just because he said so? Are you going to give in to everything he says? Mr. Walsh! You’re usually an intelligent person. You’re as smart as a whip! Why did you become so senseless in the face of Mr. Justin?”
Xavier was so anxious that he just rambled on. “That incident that happened when you were kids… It was an accident! An accident! What happened to Mr. Justin was terrible. But you were also a victim. You almost lost your life too!
“It’s fine if you feel grateful toward him. However, you shouldn’t need to feel like you owe it to him forever! You don’t need to give in to his every demand!”
Jeremy furrowed his brows slightly. His heart sank.
“I’m not trying to be a conspiracy theorist. But who knows if those kidnappers were actually targeting Mr. Justin? You might’ve just been collateral damage!”
The more Xavier spoke, the more he felt indignant. “Just think about it. You were still so young back then. It had only been a few years since you got back to the Walsh family. Only a handful of outsiders knew of your existence.
“Mr. Justin was different. Mr. Javier used to bring him out in public. He’s Mr. Javier’s lawful eldest son, born with a silver spoon in his mouth!
“If I were a kidnapper, Mr. Justin would surely have been my number one target! He would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you. You were just an added benefit at the time!” Jeremy was rendered speechless.
Xavier spoke crudely. Nevertheless, his points were valid.
Back then, Jeremy was just an “illegitimate son”. Justin was far more valued than he was.
Yet, Jeremy couldn’t deny that Justin had fought for his life too. That was how he was fortunate enough to escape from the grasp of those devils.
“Madam has the beauty of an angel. Anyone would be enamored by her. You should’ve hid her well. But you actually let Mr. Justin meet her? Plus, he was the one who suggested it. You were really too compliant!”
Would Justin, really? Would he be interested in Alyssa?
Jeremy inhaled sharply. He shook his head aggressively. He mumbled to himself, “He won’t.”
“He’s not a priest or a saint. What do you mean that he won’t? What if he becomes interested in Madam? Are you going to give in to him too?”
“Definitely not.”
Jeremy’s eyes brightened. He clenched his fists so tightly that the veins at the back of his hands started popping. “Lyse is my life. I will never give her up!”
“Whatever it is, you need to have your guard up. You have to guard her with your life!”
Xavier let out a long exhale. In a worried voice, he continued, “It’d still be okay if Mr. Justin continues to be a handicap for the rest of his life. If there comes a day when he gets better… If he no longer needs the wheelchair.
“You will be in an extremely dangerous position, Mr. Walsh! The entire Walsh Group’s structure will be subject to radical changes!”
There was a moment of silence. Then, Jeremy said in a deep voice, “Thanks for your reminder, Xavier. But you were quite crass. Just beware of your year-end bonus if you were to do that again next time.”
Xavier couldn’t help but curse at Jeremy inwardly. Jeremy had gone straight for Xavier’s jugular.
Back in the bedroom, Alyssa had just taken a bath. She smelled good. She sat in front of her vanity mirror in her peach-colored strap nightgown.
She was brushing her dark, silky hair. She was spacing out as she continued brushing her hair.
Repeatedly, she replayed her conversation with Justin in her mind. Strangely, a chill began to creep over her, sending shivers down her spine.
Justin exuded gentlemanly qualities. His soft-spoken words were accompanied by a gentle smile that radiated sincerity. However, despite his apparent warmth, an unsettling suspicion lingered within, as if he were stealthily encroaching on her territory. The feeling alarmed Alyssa deeply.
He had the same status of nobility as Jeremy. Despite that, the level of intimidation that he carried was vastly different.
Alyssa was deep in her thoughts when she suddenly felt a warmth at the back of her neck. She slumped her shoulders.
She exhaled softly. Jeremy already had his arms wrapped around her from behind. He gave her a peck on her cheek. In a sultry and hoarse voice, he asked, “What are you thinking about, Lyse?”
“I was thinking about Justin,” Alyssa blurted.
Jeremy’s eyes dimmed. A wave of emotions surged from within. His eyes turned red.
Before Alyssa could even explain, he had already picked her up by her waist. With his muscular right arm holding her up by her tush, he marched straight toward the bed.
“Jeremy! What are you doing?” Alyssa’s eyes widened. The strap of her nightgown slipped off her left shoulder, exposing her breast.
In the next moment, she was on the bed. She could feel the warmth and the weight of his body pressing down on her.
As for her silk nightgown, it had already slipped some distance away from her.
She noticed that his eyes were filled with passion. His gaze was fiery yet vigilant all at once.
“Lyse, satisfy me^”
“I’m really tired. How about tomorrow? Tomorrow morning?” Alyssa stared at him with a glimmer in her eyes. She felt a little uneasy.
“No. I want you to satisfy me. right now.”
Jeremy pressed his warm and moist lips against hers. He tilted his head and started kissing her intensely.
Soon enough, she was swept up in a daze. She became immersed in waves of passion as their bodies rocked back and forth.
Midway through making love, he mumbled in her ear, “Don’t think of him… You can only think of me!”
Alyssa laughed, “Why. You. Were you feeling jealous? You’re extremely jealous, aren’t you?”
Jeremy froze. He looked down at Alyssa, whose face was blushing pink. “You said that you were thinking about him. Shouldn’t I be jealous? I’m dying of jealousy right here.”
Alyssa stifled a laugh. She lifted her hands to give Jeremy a pat on his sweaty cheeks. “You know that that wasn’t what I meant. Why did you still get so agitated? Moreover, he’s your biological brother.”
“There were times when I couldn’t even stand your own brother. So what if he’s my biological brother?” Jeremy’s eyes were red. It was obvious that he was still mad.
Alyssa felt helpless. At the same time, she was infinitely glad.
After a hot-blooded night.
Alyssa rested her head on Jeremy’s muscular arm. She was too drained to take another bath.
“I was just thinking about that conversation with Justin earlier tonight. It was really very intriguing,” Alyssa explained.
“That would be the last time.”
Jeremy was still regretful that he had allowed them to meet. He pulled Alyssa in closer to him. “Next time, I will not let you come in contact with Justin again. Today was just an unexpected incident. Don’t think too much about it.”
“I’m not thinking too much about it. It seems to me that you’re the one who’s overthinking it.”
Alyssa lifted her head slightly. She gave him a gentle poke in the chest. “Does it still hurt right here?”
He held her hand. He planted a kiss on her palm. “No, it’s better now.”
“There’s really no need for you to be so paranoid. Also, what you imagined was not realistic. Would Justin stay in Mosgravia forever? He’d have to come back eventually.”
Alyssa snuggled comfortably in his arms. “He was the one who facilitated the Jesseltons’ discussion for a collaboration with the Walsh Group. And now, he took the initiative to contact Grandpa. Did you not realize yet that these were forewarnings? He has always been paving the way for his return.
“So, he will surely be back. How would it be possible for me to avoid him? On the contrary, I want to have a formal and proper meeting with your mysterious brother. He has seriously piqued my curiosity.”
“Justin… Could it be that his health has taken a turn for the better?” Jeremy lowered his eyes.
“You’ve struggled in the Walsh Group for so many years. How could you be so naive now?”
Alyssa flicked him on the head gently. She continued angrily, “His health condition doesn’t matter at all. He could still come back to fight against you if he really wants to. He can do so as long as he’s alive.
“Do you know what is making me feel even more anxious right now? It is the fact that we are completely unaware of his true intentions and capabilities. On the other hand, I keep getting the feeling that he’s already familiar with both of our situations here.
“Earlier this evening, he even said that he’s a fan of mine. This shows that he has known that I was Alexa since a long time ago. I can’t help but feel bothered by this.”
Jeremy was amazed that Alyssa had actually considered all of these. She really put a lot of deep thought into it.
He gave her a kiss on her forehead. Deep down, he felt ashamed. “Lyse, you don’t have to worry about these. I’m here. I will handle everything. I will protect you and Grandpa.”