Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Why should I? It’s not like I can produce a child.” she blurted out her thoughts in between consciousness, unwittingly sending a piercing pain through his heart.
“Lyse, I know you’re still upset over your infertility. I’ll come up with a way. I’ll try everything.” Gulping, he hugged her tight and breathed heavily. His eyes misted over. “There are many medical breakthroughs in modern times. There will be a solution somehow.”
Alyssa panted loudly because Jeremy was nearly crushing her in his arms. “Jeremy, don’t overthink it. I wasn’t upset or anything. Having kids is not that important to me. What matters is we’re together.
“Didn’t you say before that I’m just like your child? Don’t you think I’m enough trouble for you? You’ll only land yourself in more trouble if we have a child together. At least, I know I’ll be very annoyed.”
The more she attempted to comfort him, the more guilt he shouldered. He had a tight feeling in his throat.
After resting into the afternoon, Alyssa felt slightly better. Hence, she suggested that they pay a visit to Winston in Belbanks.
During their trip, Jeremy placed a heating pad on her lower abdomen. Then, he offered her a warm cup of water. “I don’t have coffee or pee for you. Here’s some water.”
Feeling speechless, Alyssa reluctantly accepted the warm drink, but she definitely felt better after taking it.
Jeremy caressed Alyssa’s head with a doting look. “Jameson might appear to have succeeded with ease, but we alone are aware of the people he sacrificed and the lengths he went to achieve his position.”
Alyssa gulped and squinted at him. “From the sounds of it, you seem quite understanding of Jamiper’s trials and tribulations.”
He smiled helplessly. “No, that’s not true. I’m merely taken aback by his ruthlessness.”
“He eliminated the three Schmidt siblings to claim the presidency of the Schmidt Group he desired. I shudder to think of his next move,” Alyssa sighed, massaging her forehead.
“He’s insatiable. Merely being president isn’t enough for him. His end goal is to replace Victor as the chairman and rule over the entire company.” He placed an arm around her waist and pulled her closer with a brooding look in his eyes.
Jeremy continued, “That’s why Jameson Schmidt will not stop. He will be making his next move. As long as he’s up to no good, he will give himself away, and we will have evidence against him.”
“Still, I’m worried.” She leaned against his chest as a sense of unease gnawed at her. “Jameson was already capable of creating trouble when he first joined the Schmidt Group. With more power now, I fear he may come down harder on you and my family.”
“Try me.” Looking angered, Jeremy gritted his teeth. “If he so much as harms Winston, you, or any of your brothers, I’ll make him regret it.
“I haven’t forgotten how he targeted Jonah on Shelland Island. He should wait for his imminent demise.”
Alyssa let out a soft sigh and locked her fingers with his. She felt sorry for Jeremy. His concern for her safety and her family’s well-being overshadowed his own near-fatal experience of protecting her on Shelland Island.
She vowed to make Jameson pay for what he had done.
Since Mandy and Julien’s late-night conversation, an uneasy atmosphere had settled over Heightsnew Villa, affecting the dynamic between Julien and Jonah.
Julien was as stubborn as a donkey. After Mandy requested that he leave, he went against her wishes and silently protested by sticking around.
Jonah seemed busy lately. He worked into the night at his office at KS Group. Julien would wait for him at home from morning until late at night.
When Jonah arrived home, he always showed up with Clark or Sean by his side. On the rare occasions when Jonah was alone, Julien attempted to engage him in conversation, only to be met with a slammed bedroom door.
Feeling rejected and ignored, Julien spent many lonely nights smoking by the window until dawn. Dark circles formed under his eyes, and his complexion turned pasty.
Jonah wasn’t exactly the most passionate man in the past, but he was acting utterly cold and unresponsive now.
Julien found it difficult to accept their relationship had returned to the starting point when he had just finally managed to get Jonah to warm up to him.
Jonah left his bedroom with a serious face, having dressed for the day. He immediately bumped into Julien.
Julien’s voice cracked from nervousness. “Jonah!”
Jonah stopped dead in his tracks. He glared at Julien, asking, “Why are you here?”
“I’ve been waiting at your door ever since you got home last night,” Julien replied, his eyes bloodshot and his lips parched. “What’s going on? Why are you shutting me out?”
Jonah stared blankly at Julien, even though he was emotionally affected. Did Julien really spend the entire time waiting for him?
Jonah pondered whether Julien had truly foregone sleep and lingered by the door solely to catch a glimpse of him.
He gathered his thoughts and clenched his fist.
Julien pleaded, “Jonah, did I do or say something wrong? Tell me. Please.” He could no longer stand Jonah’s cold shoulder. His voice shook in nervousness as he attempted to hold Jonah’s hand.
Jonah suddenly took a step backward to dodge Julien’s move. Julien felt a shiver down his spine. He called out, “Jonah…”
“Dr. Lovelace.”
Julien’s eyes wavered upon hearing that. “What did you just call me?”
“Dr. Lovelace.” This time, Jonah sounded more distant than before. He seemed to have reverted into the once arrogant eldest son of the Taylor family. “Thank you for your service. My dad’s condition has stabilized.
“You have been in Belbanks for a long time. You haven’t had a chance to visit your family, am I right? Why don’t you go home?”
Julien felt like he was punched in the gut. His hand froze in the middle of the air. “What did Aunt Mandy say to you?”
Jonah shook his head. “This has nothing to do with Mandy. You’re overthinking it.”
“If so, why are you kicking me out just like she did?” Julien sounded pitiful. Tears welled up in his eyes. “Jonah, I do not want to go home. I do not want to go abroad. All I want is to stay by your side forever on whatever ground and status. I will give up everything just to be with you. You’re all I want!”
Jonah teared up, but he insisted in an icy tone, “Dr. Lovelace, you may stay at Heightsnew Villa for as long as you like if you wish to keep Mandy company.
“By the way, I will leave for Solana City tonight for a short stay. Moving forward, I’ll get busy as the KS Group kicks off its racecourse hotel project in Mosgravia. I might have to take frequent business trips. So, make yourself at home.”
With that, Jonah spun around swiftly with a determined and heartless attitude.
Seeing that, Julien rushed over and hugged him with all his might. Tears rolled down his face as he wailed, “Jonah, are you dumping me now?”
Jonah felt suffocated. He opened his mouth.
“Jonah, please don’t dump me. I’ll do anything you want me to in exchange for your attention. Please…”
Julien, once a haughty playboy, humbled himself in front of Jonah in a desperate effort to retain Jonah’s affection.
“I never thought of dumping you, Dr. Lovelace, because we never belonged to each other in the first place.” Jonah, standing with his back facing Julien, made more hurtful remarks. “You are as free as a bird. There’s no need to give up on that freedom for me.
“I’m the president of KS Group and a devout Christian. I can never be with you, given my social status and my religious beliefs. Even if I choose to marry and have kids, my partner cannot be of the same sex. Please don’t waste your time on me.”
The painful words stumbled out of Jonah’s mouth effortlessly, each word hurting more than the previous one. He was turning the knife into Julien’s wound.
“Jonah, Julien.”
The two men were caught by surprise when they heard Mandy’s voice.
Jonah’s mind went blank, and his jaw tightened. He forcefully removed the hand that Julien placed on his waist. Holding his breath, he lifted his gaze in a panic.
Mandy stood some distance away from them. She looked calm and composed, as though she did not just witness their intimate exchange.
“Mandy,” Jonah croaked.
Mandy pursed her lips. She turned to address Julien, “Julien, Aidan’s here to pick you up.”
Julien’s shoulders sank. He felt as though he was free-falling into a bottomless abyss.
When Alyssa and Jeremy stepped into the living room of Heightsnew Villa hand-in-hand, they saw a man in an expensive brown suit seated on the couch. The man, looking tall, muscular, and regal, seemed to be around the same age as Jeremy and Jonah.
The man’s eyes were downcast. His frequent glances at his wristwatch indicated that he was impatient.
Jeremy frowned. He failed to recognize the man right away.
The man looked up when he heard the footsteps. He showed no surprise at Alyssa and Jeremy’s arrival and made no effort to stand up and greet them.
What an arrogant man!
Alyssa calmly approached the man with a smile. She courteously extended a handshake. “Mr. Lovelace, it’s nice to meet you.”
Jeremy looked at Alyssa in shock. Then, he shifted his gaze to the stranger, whom she referred to as Mr. Lovelace. Could he be.
“I’m surprised that you know me, given that I never bothered to step into your home.” Aidan Lovelace examined Alyssa with disdain. He folded his arms in a defensive and averse behavior, showing no respect for her at all.
Then, Aidan jeered, “Too bad the Lovelace family strictly adheres to its family rules. A Lovelace shall never make any form of contact with the Taylors. So, let’s forget about the handshake.”
Alyssa’s hand froze midair. Her eyes reflected astonishment.