Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
The officer opened the door to Jameson’s cell. With a calm expression, he walked out of the room.
He stopped in his tracks when he brushed past Alyssa. In a gentle voice, he said by her ear, “Whatever it is, thank you for coming to see me, Lyse. This is the most unforgettable birthday of all these years.” Following that, everyone from Schmidt Group stormed out.
Alyssa was left standing stiffly at the same spot. She had gone pale, and her hands were clenched into tight fists.
Jameson was bailed out successfully. Not only that, he stood at the entrance to the station with a haggard look on his face while he answered questions from the reporters.
“Due to my sickness, I need to take medications to keep my condition under control. Thus, the medications caused my body to suffer from side effects, and my urinalysis came back positive for drugs.
“I would like to sincerely apologize for troubling the authorities and overusing the public’s resources. Sorry for worrying everyone.”
After saying that, he gave a firm nod toward the cameras with a bleak look on his face. He was a leader of a corporation with a position of superiority. Even so, he swallowed his pride to admit to a mistake, which, strictly speaking, wasn’t his.
Who wouldn’t be moved to witness his attitude and broad-mindedness in such a circumstance?
Furthermore, Jameson had a graceful and elegant appearance. He was born with a perfect and unique disguise. His outstanding acting skills allowed him to give a convincing performance as an innocent man who had been framed and set up.
“Mr. Schmidt! Previously, there was news about what they found in your hospital room. It was the new kind of illegal drug that took Solana City by storm previously. What do you have to say about that?” Carl looked irate. He spoke up on Jameson’s behalf on the spot.
“Someone had secretly fabricated the evidence framed Mr. Schmidt, and delivered a blow to Schmidt Group! We have also made a report to the police about this. The authorities have officially opened a case to start their investigation. They will definitely find the person behind this and clear Mr. Schmidt’s name!”
The media had initially rushed over here to see Jameson make a joke out of himself. At this moment, they were swayed and filled with injustice.
The public’s sentiments had taken a complete turn overnight!
Jason stayed back to settle the remaining business. Under Carl’s protection, Jameson got into the top-end Bentley model.
“Where would you like to go, Mr. Schmidt?” Carl asked in a concerned voice.
“Go to The Millennium. I’ll rest there for a night.” Jameson tilted his head back in extreme physical exhaustion. He removed his gold-framed glasses and massaged his throbbing forehead.
After all that interrogation, his charming face looked even manlier than before. “I’ll go to Schmidt Group tomorrow morning. I’m calling for an emergency board meeting.
“Schmidt Group has been turned upside down these past couple of days. The people won’t be assured if I don’t show up.”
“But that’s too tiring for you, Mr. Schmidt! You haven’t even fully recovered yet. Overexertion is no small matter!” Carl felt extremely troubled and anguished.
“I don’t have a choice. I always have to clean up whenever Lyse causes small troubles like this.” Jameson smiled tenderly.
Surprisingly, there wasn’t a single bit of resentment in him. There was even a hint of sweetness in his smile.
“Mr. Schmidt, I shall say this even if you tell me off or punish me. Ms. Alyssa… She went really overboard with her setup this time!”
In an indignant tone, Carl continued,
“You could very likely end up convicted if this matter isn’t handled properly. What happens to Schmidt Group if its leader’s behind bars? Also, how would you explain it to Mr. Justin?”
Jameson pursed his lips at the sound of Justin’s name. A cold gleam flashed across his eyes.
“It’s alright. Lyse is cheeky and headstrong. I don’t want to pursue it further.” Jameson closed his eyes once again to take a rest.
Carl was floored.
Alyssa had caused so much trouble. She had almost turned Schmidt Group upside down and ruined Jameson’s reputation.
Jameson, however, merely described her as “cheeky” and “headstrong” and was going to let it go? It was so obvious that he was head over heels in love!
“Not wanting to implicate Lyse is only one side of the story. Another thing would be that if the police were to investigate this further, it would not be beneficial to us either.”
Upon hearing that, Carl breathed a quiet sigh of relief.
This was the Jameson Schmidt whom he knew. He was a cold and rational person who would put his interests first.
“Now that things have come to this, we need to handle Nicholas as soon as possible. Otherwise, I’m sure that it wouldn’t take long for Lyse and Jeremy to find out about his connection to me.”
The tinge of gentleness vanished from Jameson’s eyes. Gradually, his gaze became sinister. “When that happens, I won’t be as lucky as I was today.”
“Got it!”
Carl observed Jameson. Hesitantly, he said in a low voice, “Oh, right. Also, isn’t it your birthday today, Mr. Schmidt?
“A few days ago, Ms. Altman carefully chose a birthday present specially for you. It’s at The Millennium. She hoped that she could present it to you in person.”
Jameson raised his brows. In an icy voice, he asked, “You allowed her to go out?”
“Please don’t worry! I was with her the whole way and watched her the entire time. She returned to The Millennium once she bought your gift. Nothing unusual happened along the way!” Carl quickly explained. “I’d say that she’s a smart woman if she has truly come to her senses,” Jameson commented relaxedly.
At the same time, Jeremy, Alyssa and Cyrus were feeling troubled.
“I can’t believe that evil prevailed over good. He managed to strut out in less than two days. It’s disgusting!”
Alyssa’s eyes reddened with anger.
She was about to slam her fist on the coffee table when Jeremy wrapped his hands around her fist.
He held her hand tightly and put it on his chest.
“You can be angry, but don’t hurt yourself, Lyse. You can hit me if you need somewhere to vent your anger.”
“Wouldn’t that make my heart break and angry at the same time? I’ll feel even worse!”
Alyssa threw herself into Jeremy’s arms. She nuzzled her head against his chest like an angry kitten while grasping at his shirt’s hem. Jeremy’s eyes were full of affection. He put his hands around her waist and allowed her to release her anger all she wanted.
“Enough with the PDA! We should think about what to do next!” Cyrus shook his head continuously. He couldn’t bear to watch them. He was no longer in the mood to entertain their affection for one another in public.
“I’m afraid that we won’t be able to do anything to Jameson for now.”
Jeremy pinched the nape of Alyssa’s neck gently. In a deep voice, he added, “We’ll need to try again with a different approach.”
“We have alerted the enemy now.
Jamiper will surely lay down arms for the moment and not take any action.” Cyrus sighed, “It’s really such a pity that we didnt deliver a heavy blow to him time!” .
“It’s true that we have alerted the enemy, but he might not lay down arms completely!”
Alyssa gritted her teeth. Her gaze burned with competitiveness. “This incident has set off alarm bells for him. A conservative approach won’t cut it. He’s bound to strike again to tie up these loose ends!”
Late at night, the police station office was illuminated only by the eerie glow of a computer screen. It displayed Jameson’s interview after his bail.
Nicholas, haggard-looking, stared at the screen. An overflowing ashtray sat beside him.
He pursed his lips, his trembling fingers dialing Jameson’s number. To his surprise, it was engaged. Despair clenched his heart as he gripped the phone tighter.
Nicholas slumped on the couch, his eyes squeezed shut. Throughout his lifetime, he had faced horrors untold, his hands stained with the blood of many. Yet, none of it prepared him for the soul-crushing despair that threatened to consume him now. This was the darkest night of his life.
Four agonizing days passed in this state. Then, one night, his phone rang. It was Natalie’s doctor.
“Mr. Novak, your wife had a sudden episode! She’s unstable. Please come to the hospital immediately!”
“Is she okay?” Nicholas shot up, grabbing his coat and rushing toward the door.
“Mrs. Novak is in the ER. We’ll discuss details when you arrive!”
Nicholas reached for the doorknob as the call ended. He hesitated, feeling the weight of a loaded gun in his pocket. It was a tempting deterrent, a promise of defense. But using it meant wading into a deeper swamp. Every shot, every bullet casing left behind, would be another clue for the police to follow, a neon sign pointing straight back to him and his tangled web of secrets with Jameson.
Cyrus, a rising star in the force, reminded Nicholas of his younger self. Given time, Cyrus would surely uncover their shady business.
More importantly, he lacked the stomach to defy Jameson; even if he had the courage, he couldn’t afford to do so.
Jameson was a devil who wouldn’t blink at taking a life, and Nicholas had known this partnership was a dance with the reaper from the outset.
He was aware that his future was bleak. But he had no choice. His wife, his love, needed saving.
He turned back, retrieved a screwdriver from his desk, and hid it behind his back before hurrying out.
Nicholas sped toward the hospital in his black SUV but screeched to a halt in a deserted alley. At the other end, a black vehicle blocked his path.
