Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“You¨CAlyssa Inhaled sharply.
Was this really Jeremy Walsh? What the hell had happened to him? He was usually so composed and collected!
“Fine, I’ll come outside. But you better keep your word tonight. The divorce is final after this! Alyssa retorted, then angrily hung up the call As Alyssa was about to head outside, Clark hurried over to Mandy and said urgently, “Madam, there’s a Maybach parked outside the premises for nearly an hour now. Its license plate is A7777. Two men in suits are with it. They’ve been surveilling the manor since their arrival. Should I alert the security?”
Mandy gave it a thought. “Not yet. Don’t tell Winston first. I’ll take care of it.”
“Yes, madam.” The butler nodded.
Mandy swiltly went to get Colene and Lyla. “Emergency meeting, girls,”
“What?” Lyla blinked, clueless.
Colene sald, “What Is II, Mandy? Spill the beans.”
“That asshole Jeremy Walsh is here, right outside the grounds. My guess is he’s here for Alyssa again,” Mandy revealed, gaze turning steely.
Colene turned furious in a split second. “What? That heartless bastard is right outside our home? That fuck¨CI’m going out right now!” She was able to march out the front door when Lyla grabbed her by the sleeves, stopping her. “Calm down, Colene! We can’t cause a scene lest Winston finds out. We can’t Jeopardize Alyssa’s secret!”
“What else can I do? He’s outside right now!” Colene lumed. “Our Alyssa has suffered so much while being married to him. Look at what he’s done now. She has become a divorcee for no reason at all! We can’t just sit back and let him do that to her. You may be able to, but I can’ll”
“We can’t either, Colene. But Alyssa has begged us not to interfere with this. What if you only cause more trouble for the kid after this? All she wants is an end with the man and this whole affair, not drag things out,” Mandy explained, holding onto her friend.
Lyla frowned. “But Mandy, It doesn’t seem like Jeremy wants to give up on Alyssa. I’ve heard of the man’s temper. He’s always distant and cold to everyone, save that Gardner girl. He has never had a girlfriend either.
“I really don’t think he’s here with bad intentions. He drove all the way from Solana City to Belbank just for Alyssa, after all. I wonder if he’s regretting his decision to divorce Alyssa.”
“That man’s nothing but a good¨Cfor¨Cnothing scumbag!” Colene cried, hands balling up. “Someone like him would never feel regret for his actions. Even if he did, it’s too late! What’s done can’t be undonel”
“I did see Alyssa leaving earlier. She might be going to meet Jeremy outside.”
Hearing this, Mandy pressed a hand to her chin as if in thought. A faint smile appeared on her lips.
“Stay here, Lyla. Make sure Winston doesn’t find out about Alyssa’s affairs. Let’s go, Colene. You wanted to do justice for Alyssa, didn’t you? Now’s your chance.”
It was fall, so the temperature had been decreasing to uncomfortable levels of chill. Even the winds were bitingly cold.
Xavier shivered, wanting to get back into the car. But Jeremy was still standing stock straight beside the car, seeming entirely unbothered
“The cold wind burns my face and blows its hosty pepper up my nose, Kavler murmured. “Black are my steps on silver sed; thick blows my hosty breath abroad”
Jeremy had been waiting in the cold for nearly an hour now. Yet, this was nothing compared to his days in the military, where standing an entire day was routine,
The only difference was that his heart was in his throat right now.
He was worried Allison would change her mind and not come outside. What could he do then? Darge Into the manor? Impossible¨Che could not do that. This was the Taylor family’s residence.
What Hght did he have to knock on their door asking for Allison?
None that he could think of.
Heaving a sigh, Jeremy took out the last cigarette in the box. He was about to light it when the sound of heels clicking rang out.
“Jeremy Beckell.”
The man’s heart pounded erratically as he gazed up at his ex¨Cwife. The cigarette between his lips nearly fell out with how much he was trembling.
Allison glanced down, instantly noticing the pile of cigarette butts at his Jeet. She frowned. “What is this? I thought you quit?”
“I waited for too long,” he replied. Then, he threw the fresh cigarette on the ground and stomped it out.
“Hah. You’re blaming me for this again? Suit yoursell. You do love accusing Innocent people.” Alyssa scowled.
Jeremy spoke up, though, his voice rough and gravelly from the smoke. “Allison.”
“I’m here as agreed. Please honor your promise afterward and leave my brother alone. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to go back inside.
“You should leave Belbank as soon as possible, lest you start stalning it. Goodbye,” Alyssa said sternly, then turned to head back into the house.
Xavier was shocked at how cold Alyssa was. She had never been like this. She always had a loving smile and a gentle demeanor for his boss¨Ca true sunshine on a winter’s day.
But for Jeremy, that sun had now set.
Xavier couldn’t help but wonder what his boss had done to drive such a lovely woman away from him.
“Stand right there, Allison,” Jeremy called, a hint of panic in his tone. “Don’t leave before I say you can leave.”
“Oh? I’m not your slave or mald. I don’t need your permission for anything.” Alyssa retorted in a cold tone. “Weren’t you so eager to end our marriage before?
“You couldn’t bear to kick me out so your childhood sweetheart could take my place. I’m just following your wishes¨Cto disappear from your life for good. What else do you want from me now?”
Jeremy’s heart clenched painfully, Shame and guilt flooded his senses like thousands of needles. Tears stung his eyes. “We both knew from the beginning that I couldn’t promise a lifetime with you. I even offered compensation for the divorce, but you refused it!
“I never embarrassed or shamed you once, Allison Burton, nor was I ever harsh or mean toward you. Don’t make me out to be some heartless monster, and don’t play the martyr!
“Even if we can’t end things on neutral ground, don’t keep attacking my pride. I don’t owe you anything, and you don’t owe me. You don’t have the right to treat me like you are
The atmosphere dropped to a heezing point.
Kayler wished)
Intervene. He wanted to silence his boss to prevent him from ruining things for himself.
Alyssa laughed out loud, linding Jeremy absurd Til admit, I underestimated your persistence when I decided to try and be with you. I gave you everything that I was and could be just so you would love me. Look where that got me, huh?
“But you were wrong about one thing, Jeremy Walsh. I never hated you, even when you wished me to disappear from your sight.
“I did want to end things amicably between us, but you keep meddling in my life now that our relationship is over. You’ve completely shallered any chance of us having a civil connection.
“That’s why I’m doing everything I can to erase you from my life. You married me because you had to, just as that’s my standpoint now. I want nothing to do with you anymore. That is the only way for us to make peace with the past.”
Jeremy fell as Il a sledgehammer had struck his heart.
“It’s getting late. You should bring Mr. Beckell back as soon as possible, Mr. Hall, Alyssa instructed Zavier.
She took a deep breath and turned to go back home,
Until today, Jeremy remained oblivious to the extent of her love and sacrilices for him. He truly wasn’t worth her time anymore.
Suddenly, Alyssa felt a grip on her wrist, stopping her from leaving.
She turned to lind herself face¨Cto¨Cface with Jeremy, He had a desperate look in his eyes.
Before he could speak, someone intervened. “Mr. Walsh, what are you doing? Coming to our home unannounced and holding onto our future daughter¨Cin¨Claw like a madman. Isn’t that a bit shameless?”
Alyssa turned to find Mandy and Colene walking over to them. She quickly got rid of Jeremy’s grip, then went to their side.
“Future *** daughter¨Cin¨Claw?” she echoed, stunned.
“I’m sure you can already guess why Jonah brought Allison home tonight.”
Mandy booked an arm around Alyssa’s shoulder, cooing. “She’s a fine young woman who loves Jonah just as me as he does her.
“Our family, including Winston Taylor himself, is incredibly pleased to welcome her as part of us. We’ll be arranging a meet¨Cup with Allison’s parents soon and hopefully set a date for the wedding.”
Alyssa was left gaping in shock at what was being said,
She knew Mandy and Colene’s intentions for being out here, but this was way overboard.
Jeremy, meanwhile, felt like someone had dug out a hole where his heart was.
“If I remember correctly, Mr. Walsh, you’ve announced the news of your engagement to the public.” Colene glared at him. “So why are you still here bothering Allison?
“Shouldn’t you be with your fiancee instead? Virtue is utmost to a woman, so you’d do well not to tarnish her reputation. If you don’t stop bothering her, we will take action.”
Knowing Colene was always the kind to bite how she barked, Alyssa quessed that Mandy and Lyla had helped restrain her somewhat.