Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
Cyrus accompanied Axel as he searched frantically for any traces of Amber. He even looked through all the cupboards.
He couldn’t believe Amber would just leave to marry Carl. Yet, the cruel reality was right before him. He couldn’t deny it any longer.
There, there, Axel. Even though Ms. Altman has left, at least… she’s safe.’ Despite his best efforts, this was the most comforting thing Cyrus could think of saying.
Suddenly, Axel froze. His broad figure slumped forward.
“Axel..” Cyrus looked on at his desolation, feeling horrible and helpless. More than that, it pained him.
Among the Taylor brothers, Axel was the one who had the most striking and engaging presence. He was courageous, attentive and optimistic. He was someone who would take it in stride even if the world was ending.
Yet, this man before Cyrus was a shell of his former self. He was a lone ranger lost in the darkness, almost invisible.
“Is this all?” Axel choked out.
With his back against Cyrus, Axel asked in a hoarse voice, “Is this all that Amber and I can be?
Axel muttered, “I’ve saved countless lives. Countless people have survived hardships because of me. But with my woman, all I can do is keep her alive? Is that all I am good for?”
Dejected, Cyrus pressed his lips together tightly as he shook his head.
He wondered what each member of the Taylor family had done in their past lives. Neither the Taylor brothers nor Alyssa had an easy love life. They all faced heartbreaking trials.
Finally, Axel entered Amber’s room. Out of all the places in The Millennium, this was the only one that felt like home. A lingering fragrance hung in the air, tugging at his heartstrings. Everything in the room remained untouched. The books on the shelves, the clothes in the wardrobe, the cute plushies by the bed it was as if Amber would return any moment.
Suddenly, Axel’s gaze fell on the neatly folded sheets. A sharp pang of pain shot through his heart.
He moved toward the bed, his steps slow and heavy like a wounded warrior dragging himself across the battlefield. Each step seemed to drain him of all his energy.
Lying beside the bed was a neatly folded black jacket-the one he had given Amber.
Axel squeezed his eyes shut, tears welling up. He knelt beside the bed and picked up the jacket with trembling hands.
“Amber,” he choked out, his voice thick with emotion. Why wouldn’t you even take this with you? How could you be so cruel?”
He curled up, clutching the jacket to him as if it were Amber herself.
After a long time, Cyrus, unable to bear watching any longer, turned and left the room quietly. Though he couldn’t see Axel’s face, he knew he must be crying. After all, there was no shame in tears of love.
The next morning, the sun rose as usual, its rays illuminating Alyssa’s beautiful face. Like a lazy kitten, she stretched languidly as she woke.
“Mm… Jeremy..” she mumbled, reaching out instinctively for the empty space beside her.
The drowsiness vanished instantly. She bolted upright.
“Jeremy? Where are you?”
“I’m here, Lyse.”
The door opened, and Jeremy entered, still clad in his navy blue robe from the night before. He strode to the bed and pulled a flustered Alyssa into his arms before kissing her on the head.
“Did it scare you to see that your husband wasn’t around first thing in the morning, hmm?” “Where were you?” Alyssa demanded, clinging to him and nuzzling his chest as she sniffed him out.
There was a twinkle in Jeremy’s eyes. “I got up and went to the toilet.”
Alyssa harrumphed, “You liar!”
She punched him and grumbled, “The bed is cold, and your body feels chilly. You also smell sweaty. Did you go out last night and just come back this morning? Don’t tell me that you’ve got a mistress out there!”
Alyssa was simply teasing Jeremy by playing coy. After all, she trusted him completely. However, her playful joke backfired. Jeremy panicked, dropping to one knee with a serious expression.
“Lyse,” he declared solemnly, ‘I, Jeremy Walsh, swear my loyalty to you. You are the only woman I love, the only one I desire, in this life, the next, and the one after. If I ever break this vow, may lightning strike me down!”
“Alright, alright, Jeremy, I was just kidding!” Alyssa couldn’t bear to see him like this. She tried to cover his mouth, but he grabbed her hand tightly.
“It’s true that I went out last night. I went to The Millennium with Axel and Cyrus.”
Alyssa’s eyes widened in alarm. Her voice trembled as she cupped his cheek. “Oh my word, why didn’t you tell me? Did something bad happen?”
“Don’t worry, everything’s fine,” Jeremy reassured her, taking her hand and stroking it gently.” Axel found the person who hired the hitman to kill Mrs. Novak. It was Jameson’s secretary, Carl Moses.
“You were still asleep when he called. I couldn’t wake you, but I was worried about Axel’s safety. So, I rushed over. I wouldn’t have let you go anyway.”
Alyssa’s heart melted. She cupped his face and kissed his forehead.
“Unfortunately, Jameson had taken precautions. He terminated operations at The
Millennium and dismissed everyone. He, along with Carl, left Solana City overnight. In fact, they’re already out of the country.”
Jeremy gritted his teeth in contrition. “It was my fault. We were too late.”
Alyssa’s heart sank. “How… How about Amber?”
“She left yesterday. According to the female escorts there, she is getting married to Carl.” “What? In that case, Axel’
“Axel isn’t doing very well at the moment.” Worry clouded Jeremy’s eyes. The only one who can help him is Ms. Altman, and the only way for Axel to get back on his feet would be to find her.
Alyssa’s eyes welled up. She felt terrible. “Amber… I’m sure it’s not easy on her. It’s really not easy on her… I’m really worried for her…”
Alyssa had long acknowledged Amber as her friend and her future sister-in-law. It didn’t matter to her how horrid her past might’ve been. She didn’t care about that at all. All she hoped for was that she could have a smooth and bright future with Axel.
“Don’t cry, Lyse,” Jeremy soothed, wiping away her tears. “We won’t give up on finding Ms. Altman or helping Axel. Our priority right now is locating Jameson.”
Since he fled in such a hurry, he likely wasn’t well-prepared,” Alyssa said, pulling him to sit beside her on the bed. She leaned into him and stroked his jaw. “Jeremy, if you were in his shoes, where would you run?”
Jeremy looked down at her, a loving smile gracing his lips. He felt captivated by her, like a king bewitched by his queen.
At the same time, he gave her question careful thought.
“If I were him, I’d go somewhere familiar, with people who could help me. I’m not a wanted criminal, so I wouldn’t need to hide. Even if I am, there are many countries without extradition treaties with ours. As long as I have money and local connections, I could still live comfortably,”
“That’s a good analysis,” Alyssa agreed, resting her head on his arm. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Jameson escaped back to Kontina.”
Jeremy furrowed his brows tightly. “If so, that makes things more difficult. It means that he is going back to his roots.”
Ultimately, Jameson first gained his success in Kontina. Kontina was the land that made him prosper, and more than that, it was his original lair.
“Even if it’s a long shot, we have to try,” Alyssa insisted through gritted teeth. “We can’t let him get away this time! I’ll contact Miley and Jeremy to see if they can help track him down.”
The situation at Schmidt Group changed dramatically overnight, causing widespread unease. News of their chairman’s sudden disappearance spread rapidly in Solana City, making it the city’s hottest topic.
Three days later, Silas led a team from the Investigative Bureau Into Schmidt Group’s headquarters.
Soon, news about the Investigative Bureau’s visit circulated everywhere.
This wasn’t just an upturn. It was a catastrophe!
Scott Baird, now acting head of Schmidt Group, rushed to stop the investigative team. However, the team had come prepared and couldn’t be stopped.
“Everyone put everything down and don’t move!” Silas barked as he kicked open the door.
Employees were frantically trying to destroy incriminating documents. Their faces paled as the investigators entered. One bolder employee shoved papers into a shredder. Silas rushed over and snatched them away.
Seize all the computers, hard drives, and documents!”
With Silas command, his subordinates acted swiftly and swept everything up.
“Mr. Baird,” Silas called out coldly, hands in his pockets.
“Yes?’ Scott was stunned beyond words.
We’re here to investigate Mr. Schmidt’s involvement in a serious embezzlement, corruption, and bribery case. Please cooperate with our investigation.”
Scott wiped his sweat away. “F-For sure…”
‘Where is Jameson’s office?” Silas had an icy look in his eyes. He gave off an air of an impending storm. “Take us there, stat.”
