Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Axel propped himself on the table, smiling as he watched Alyssa with anticipation. “It’s been so long since I made fried chicken for you. Try it. See if my skills have deteriorated.”
Alyssa grabbed a piece with her hand. She parted her crimson lips and took a big bite.
It was crunchy and flavorful.
“This is so good! Your cooking is still amazing, Axel!” Alyssa exclaimed, thoroughly satisfied.
A contented smile played on Axel’s lips.
Suddenly, the image of a face similar to Alyssa’s flashed through his mind.
That night, he had safely left The Millennium with Amber’s distraction.
But what about her? Had Jameson discovered everything she had done? She went to Josh voluntarily to buy time for him. Did that beast make it difficult for her?
Although Axel despised Jameson and knew about Amber’s status, after last night, he grew curious about her.
He didn’t think there were any good people around Jameson. But she didn’t seem like a bad person either.
“Hey, Lyse, don’t eat that!”
Jeremy’s eyes narrowed, wanting to stop her, but it was too late.
Alyssa joyfully opened her mouth wide and ate the pieces he had burned to a crisp, tasting them without any aversion.
“Hmm… Not bad.”
“Don’t eat that, Lyse.” Jeremy hurriedly caught her hand. “You don’t have to force yourself to praise me. I know I didn’t do a good job.”
“No, you did it with your heart. How could it not be good?”
Alyssa picked up another piece and ate it, looking very content, without a hint of coercion. “Besides, whether it’s burnt or golden, it all tastes the same once it’s in your stomach. Right, Axel?”
Jeremy smiled gently. Unable to resist, he placed a kiss between her oily lips.
Once again, Axel clutched his chest, feeling utterly helpless. He regretted coming back. He could have avoided watching the lovers’ interaction.
“I can’t eat so much. Oh, Silas and Cyrus are at home. I’ll call them over to eat with us.” With that, Alyssa picked up her phone.
“That’s perfect. I wanted to call them over too,” Axel said suddenly, his gaze darkening. “I came back tonight for an important matter that I need to discuss with you all.”
Silas and Cyrus rushed over. The three brothers and the couple gathered around the dining table, turning the small kitchen into a meeting room.
“Axel, we’re here now. Stop beating around the bush and tell us what’s so important,” Silas urged as he gnawed on a drumstick.
Axel retorted, “Silas, are you so impatient because you’re on your period?”
Infuriated, Silas threw a chicken bone directly at him.
Axel easily dodged it and then tossed a folder onto the table.
“What’s this?” the four of them asked in unison as they looked at it.
“You all said you wanted to avenge Jonah, right?”
Axel’s eyes turned cold as he tapped his finger on the table. “Inside here, there’s enough evidence to bring down Josh.”
As soon as they heard the word “evidence”, both Silas and Cyrus perked up.
Alyssa immediately picked up the folder. Eager to see its contents, she poured the documents out.
They all took a portion and carefully examined them. They became increasingly shocked and angry as they read.
“Josh was the one who managed the Bright Scholarship Foundation under the Schmidt Group. In just two years, the charity funds raised amounted to over ten million dollars. But none of this money was used to help impoverished students. Instead, it all went into Josh’s pocket.
“Not only that, he often organized so-called charity events where sponsored girls were asked to perform. But in reality, it was an opportunity for those high-ranking officials to select their bedmates.”
At this point, Axel’s eyes were red with hatred. “Those girls just wanted an opportunity to go to school, but little did they know they would be subjected to such abuse and fall into an abyss.”
Alyssa slammed the table in anger, trembling. “Josh, that hypocrite! He’s just inhumane!”
Cyrus’ eyes were also filled with fury. “Back when we were investigating David, we should have taken him down too! I’m regretting it now!” “It’s okay, Lyse, Cyrus. Justice may be delayed but not denied. He won’t be able to enjoy much longer, Silas said, squeezing Cyrus’ shoulder reassuringly.
Frowning, Jeremy looked at the documents in his hand. “As Schmidt Group’s former president, Josh is much more cunning and ruthless compared to David.
“David was openly reckless due to his background. But Josh is different. He knows how to disguise himself and operates through various covert transactions. On the surface, he appears to be a philanthropist.”
“What are you trying to say, Jeremy?” Alyssa grabbed his hand tightly.
“He has done so many evil deeds. He wouldn’t have left himself without a way out.”
Jeremy turned to meet her eyes. “Although the evidence here is explosive, it’s not detailed or comprehensive enough. It’s not fully collected yet.
“We might be able to intimidate him with this, but to bring him to justice, we need further investigation and more witnesses. Silas, as a prosecutor, you should understand this better than I do.”
Cyrus nudged Silas with his elbow. “Hey, Silas, it’s your cue.”
“Huh? Oh, right.” Silas lost in thought, responded a bit slowly. “But even so, this evidence is enough for us to bring Josh into the station for some coffee.”
Alyssa’s eyes widened in anger. “Coffee? That bastard only deserves to drink urine!”
Jeremy made a rare joke. “We’d have to find Mr. Nathan for that.”
As they thought of the courageous gang leader, the tense atmosphere in the small kitchen eased slightly.
Cyrus tightened his grip on the photo in his hand. “Lyse, now that I know about this and since it concerns Jonah, I’ll definitely handle it strictly. Josh is finished for good this time.”
Silas nodded. “I’ll start preparing once I get back too. Let’s not alert the enemy. We must be sure before we make a move.”
After pondering for a moment, Alyssa asked curiously, “Axel, where did you get this evidence from? Jonah’s case only came to light two days ago. You couldn’t have collected so much information in such a short time.”
Axel’s gaze was deep, like an impenetrable primeval forest. “The night before last, I went to The Millennium. Josh was there that night, so I wanted to confront him and avenge Jonah.”
Alyssa’s and Jeremy’s hearts skipped a beat at his words.
To others, The Millennium was a paradise on earth. But to Axel, once Jameson discovered him, it could become the place of his death.
If Jameson caught the chance, he would kill mercilessly, regardless of whether or not Axel was Alyssa’s brother.
“But I didn’t see Josh. I saw Amber instead.”
“The Ms. Altman who resembles me?”
“Yes.”
Axel was always open and honest in front of Alyssa. Since he had promised to help them investigate, he would spare no effort and hold nothing back.
“She helped me avoid the people in The Millennium. When she heard that I wanted to find Josh for revenge, she was afraid I would cause big trouble and alert Jamiper. So she gave me these and asked me to pass them on to you two. She said that once you have them, there will be a safer way to resolve this.”
Alyssa and Jeremy looked at each other in astonishment.
Meanwhile, Silas stared at Axel excitedly. “And then?”
“And then, I left.”
“Such a beautiful woman saved you. Didn’t that stir any feelings in you? Weren’t you tempted to make a move?”
“I like men.”
That sentence choked Silas, and his face turned pale.
Axel smirked. “Haha, just kidding. Look at your face.
“Congratulations, Axel.” Alyssa raised her drink and smiled meaningfully. “Our plan has begun. Ms.
Altman seems to really have feelings for you.”