Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
With a loud bang, he slammed the laptop shut. His fury reddened his face.
Panicked, Ernest asked, “Mr. Joseph, what do we do now?”
“So… that old man never truly saw me as his son! Even after all these years of loyalty, he only treated me as a tool! All he cares about is Mandy!” Joseph smashed the laptop in his anger.
Though he had feelings for Mandy, that laughable affection vanished in the face of his self-interest.
Joseph trembled with rage and gritted his teeth. “You brought this on yourself, Dad.”
That night, Alyssa hurried back to Heightsnew Villa.
She went straight to see Mandy, who had just finished giving Winston his medication and was stepping out of the room.
“Mandy, did you visit Mr. Edgar? How is he?” Alyssa asked with concern after pulling her into a corner.
“Not good.”
As Mandy held Alyssa’s hand, her eyes were red-rimmed. “Lyse, there’s something I need to tell you. I’ve already discussed it with Winston. Since you’re here, I wanted to let you know too. Lovelace Group is in serious trouble. I might need to go back and help my dad manage it.”
“Mandy… you… reconciled with him?” Alyssa’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Yeah. Pathetic, right?” Mandy forced a bitter smile.
“Not at all! I’m so glad you’ve reconciled!” Alyssa said, her eyes shining with happiness.
“I was worried you’d never get over the past. You’ve taken a big step forward. Winston and I fully support you. We’re your family and support system, not a hindrance. Whatever you decide to do, go for it. Even if Winston doesn’t back you, Jeremy, Jul, and I will always be on your side.”
“Lyse… thank you.” Mandy hugged Alyssa as tears streamed down her cheeks.
“By the way, Mandy, what position will
Alyssa take at Lovelace Group?”
Alyssa asked curiously. “Joseph is the chairman now, right? Are you taking Aidan’s spot? Remember, we Taylors don’t settle for anything less than the top. Make sure to negotiate well with Mr. Edgar.”
Mandy pressed her lips together, and her eyes gleamed with determination. “My dad wants me to take over Lovelace Group completely. He wants me to replace Joseph as the heir.” Alyssa was stunned.
Although Edgar doted on Mandy, he wasn’t as open-minded as Winston. He wouldn’t disinherit Joseph unless it was absolutely necessary.
Had Joseph done something unforgivable? Was he involved in Aidan’s shady dealings?
“If it were before, I’d be eager to manage things. But now, I just want to take care of Winston and live a peacefullife with my family. I suggested Julien to my dad, but since he lacks management skills, I’ll need to help Lovelace Group get through this tough period first.”
Alyssa’s mind raced. “Did Mr. Edgar discuss this with Joseph?”
Mandy shook her head. “When I visited him this afternoon, Joseph was there. Dad talked to him privately. I don’t know if they discussed it.”
“Mandy, I have a bad feeling about this. We need to increase security at the hospital to ensure Mr. Edgar’s safety.”
Mandy froze for a moment, then realized the gravity of the situation. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
“But we can’t alert them. We need to do everything discreetly,” Alyssa said, her eyes glinting with resolve as she formulated a plan to catch them all in one fell swoop.
Aidan’s arrest caused an uproar, and Lovelace Group became the target of condemnation.
Although no concrete evidence yet linked the human drug experimentation to Lovelace Pharmaceuticals, suspicion was a powerful force. Once doubt crept in, innocence became a distant memory. “Mr. Schmidt, you’re incredible! It’s like you can see the future!”
In the chairman’s office, Carl excitedly showed Jameson the comments on his iPad. “Aidan has become our scapegoat. The public is now attacking Lovelace Group, thinking they’re the culprits behind the human experimentation. Everything is under your control!”
Jameson smoothly swung his golf club, making a perfect shot. “Anyone who works for me must be under my control. I won’t use those who aren’t. I promised Mr. Justin that everything in Solana City would be handled perfectly, and I always keep my word.”
Carl looked smug. “Aidan is in deep trouble now. If he dares to mention your name to the police, we’ll release the video of him drugging the woman, leading to her death from cardiac paralysis.
“Drug trafficking might get him ten years with a good lawyer, but murder? Even if it’s accidental, he’s looking at either the death penalty or life imprisonment since he tried to cover it up. As long as we hold this evidence, he’ll take the secret to his grave.”
“You’re right. He should take the secret to his grave,” Jameson said calmly while swinging the club again.
Carl was startled. “D-Do you mean…”
Jameson smiled faintly. “Find an opportunity and get rid of him.”
“But Mr. Schmidt, we’re in the spotlight right now. Isn’t that unnecessary?” Carl took the club Jameson handed him. “With this evidence, Aidan won’t dare to breathe a word. You can rest assured.”
“Firstly, I don’t trust anyone except the dead.” Jameson moved to the couch and elegantly swirled a glass of red wine. “Secondly, if Aidan dies at this critical moment, what do you think the public will assume?” Carl’s eyes widened as he realized. “They’ll think… he couldn’t bear the pressure and killed himself out of guilt!”
“I told you. I like to squeeze out every last bit of value. Aidan’s final value lies in his death.” Jameson savored the wine with a smile. “Do it ASAP and make it look natural.” “Yes, Mr. Schmidt!”
“Also, has Nicholas been up to anything lately?” Jameson’s eyes flashed with a cold glint behind his gold-rimmed glasses.
“I’ve had people watching him. Since helping Aidan dispose of the body, he’s either been at work or at the nursing home with his wife. He hasn’t gone anywhere or seen anyone.” “Inform me immediately if there’s any unusual activity.”
“Mr. Schmidt, if-just hypothetically-Chief Novak does something out of line, what will you do?” Carl asked hesitantly.
Jameson shot him a look. “You know perfectly well.”
Carl bowed, feeling a chill down his spine.
To Jameson, everything in the world was insignificant except for Alyssa. She was like a unique and precious moon in his dark world.
When Nicholas left the nursing home, it was already late.
He wasn’t going home tonight. He planned to stay with Natalie in her ward. After a long day of care, he was mentally and physically exhausted. He stepped out for a walk to clear his mind.
Passing by an electronics store, he noticed the TV in the window playing a news segment about Aidan’s arrest and the illegal drugs. Several pedestrians had stopped to watch and discuss the scandal. S
Nicholas walked by with weary eyes and an expressionless face as if the news had nothing to do with him.
He entered a quiet cafe and ordered the cheapest coffee before sitting in a corner, lost in thought.
As he recalled Natalie’s latest diagnosis, tears welled up in his eyes, and his heart ached.
“Nat…” Nicholas closed his eyes in a dry lips and searched his pockets for a lighter but couldn’t find any.
dre put a cigarette his
Suddenly, with a sharp flick, a cluster of orange flames ignited before him.
Nicholas looked up in a daze. His heart skipped a beat at the sight.
The man standing before him was tall and imposing, with long lashes and a slight, arrogant smile on his thin lips.
“What a coincidence, Chief Novak,” Jeremy said with a faint smile in his eyes. Seeing Nicholas in a daze, he lit his cigarette for him.
This act stunned Nicholas. It wasn’t every day that someone as distinguished as Jeremy would light a cigarette for someone.
“Can I join you?” Jeremy asked, his demeanor warm and friendly. Nicholas replied simply, “Sure.”
Jeremy gracefully sat opposite him, arriving alone with no backup.
A palpable tension hung in the air even before a word was spoken.
“Mr. Walsh,” Nicholas began, “a man of your stature wouldn’t be drinking coffee in a place like this.”
Nicholas then took a deep drag of his cigarette. His eyes were grim. “So, this isn’t a coincidence. You’ve been following me.”
“It’s not what you think,” Jeremy countered. A slight twitch of Jeremy’s lips accompanied his sincere gaze. “My wife told me everything that happened at the nursing home. She knew you’d be here if I couldn’t find you at home. After all, both of us prioritize our wives. We might take detours, but we always end up in the same place, don’t we?”
An intelligent man would never directly communicate what he meant.
Nicholas continued to smoke. “Are you and Ms. Alyssa married?”
Jeremy blinked and said, “Not yet.”
“Then, addressing Ms. Alyssa as your wife is merely a term of endearment; it’s for fun. Our situations are different. You can’t understand mine.”
Jeremy’s jaw clenched subtly, but his voice remained calm and low. “Don’t you think it’s odd that Aidan Lovelace was suddenly arrested, Chief Novak?”
