CEO's Substitute Bride
Chapter 48

Chapter 48

A large smile appeared in Jason's face as he leaned back against his seat. It seemed that he had wonthis argument yet again. Afraid that Alyssa would go back on her word, he immediately said, “Whattime you are available? I'm free today."

"I don't have the time today. How about tomorrow?" While Jason was celebrating, Alyssa remainedindifferent as she organized her things. She wasn't worried at all. After all, Jason was the one whoneeded her, not the other way around.

Back when she had been in the Moore family, she was far too obedient. Some had even compared herto a yapping dog, and her family always took advantage of that. Jason was no exception to that rule.That was why he wasn't used to listening to her demands.

Upon hearing her brief response, Jason frowned in impatience. "You don't have a job right now, right?What else are you busy you with?"

"Just because I don't have a job doesn't mean I sit in the villa and do nothing all day long." Alyssarolled her eyes and paused for a bit before saying deliberately, "Let's leave it at that, shall we? I'll sendyou the address of the restaurant later. We'll meet then."

Alyssa hung up the phone after that, not even bothering to hear his reply. After a short paused, shequickly typed in the address to Jason's contact number. A playful smile appeared on her lips.

As soon as Jason received her text, he couldn't help but frown.

In his eyes, Alyssa was still the dense and ugly daughter that Aurora had given birth to. He expectedher to send the address of a cheap restaurant down the block, not an expensive clubhouse like Golden

Fountain. He wondered if he read his daughter wrong over the past few years?

Thinking of all the expenses awaiting for him was enough to make his heart ache.

Golden Fountain was the same place where “Justin” had taken her out to eat the last time. Sheremembered practically melting upon seeing the expensive prices, and that was precisely the reasonwhy she had chosen the place.

As for the other reason, Golden Fountain was a high-class club. Even if her family wanted to resort toother means to threaten her, they wouldn't dare cause a scene. They care for their reputation far toomuch. Even Skylar wouldn't be stupid enough to stomp into that place.

Now, all she needed was a lawyer.

Right now, even if she was Young Madame Lawrence, it would be hard to replace an experienced attorneyat the last minute. She needed someone she could trust, someone that would help her rather than goagainst her.

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Xavier continued calling Emmett every night to complain about how badly he was being pestered bythe old directors. "You have to help me. You're the only one who could deal with them. I may not jumpoff the building, but you don't want me to suffer, right?"

That was the reason why Emmett had gone to the company. Plus, with all the recent events going on, itwas something that he needed to do.

After two meetings, he finally handled all the cranky directors and arranged project plans for the rest ofthe week. He coldly said to Xavier as he was on his way out. "I better not hear you complaining tonight,you got that?"

Without another word, he went back to his house.

As soon as he arrived in his villa, a delectable scent drifted from the kitchen. He took a deep breath.His eyes glinted in interest as he turned his head, spotting a young woman walking around with anapron wrapped around her waist. The sight was enough to make him grin.

She's cooking?

Emmett passed his suit jacket to the bodyguard behind him and strode into the kitchen.

Emmett passed his suit jacket to the bodyguard behind him and strode into the kitchen.

There, he saw Alyssa with her back facing towards him. She was standing on her tiptoes with herfingers stretching towards the pump.

His villa didn't really have any maids or cooks, as such it was designed for his bodyguards to movearound much easier. Everything was placed in high places, even the counter was placed a few incheshigher to adapt to their tall figures. Seeing that she was struggling, he walked over and stretched hisarm over her head, helping her press it.

Alyssa turned around. She didn't look like she had put on her makeup, showcasing the gentleness ofher features. Her frizzy hair was also combed down to light curls. Holding the spatula in her hand, she

looked quite sweet–like an actress in a cooking show.

"You're back!" She clapped her hands together, smiling. "Give me a second, I'm just doing the lastfinishing touches." After all, she needed something from him.

There were plenty of people who strived to please him, even just for a while. Emmett generally ignoredall those people-pleasers, but when it came to her, he couldn't help but brighten up.

Although he didn't show it on his face, his voice was much lighter. "Sure."

He shoved his hands into his pockets and watched her from the side. His expression was calm andserene, but his eyes shone with so much intensity. And it was all trained to Alyssa's back, drinking it upas if she was the only source of water he had left.

The sizzling sound from the frying pan made up for their silence.

Once she was preparing to plate the food, she tilted her head, only to see that “Justin” still hadn't goneout.

"What are you standing here for?" Did he like the smell of oil and smoke?

Emmett turned around and walked out. "Nothing."

He actually found her quite pleasing without her makeup, like a nymph in her own natural element. Hecouldn't help but gaze at her a little while longer.

Other than the occasional crosstalk, the two finished their meals in silence. Alyssa took this opportunity

to look at him with a smile. "You and Emmett, the both of you have private lawyers, right?"

"Yes." He wiped his hands with a wet towel. "Are you in a lawsuit?"

"No." She shook her head. "I need a corporate lawyer who handles business contracts. I waswondering if you could lend me a hand?"

Although there wasn't any expression on his face, she could tell that he looked dissatisfied with herrequest. Alyssa pursed her lips.

What was he dissatisfied with?

Emmett originally thought that she'd be asking him for an incredibly large request given that she hadtaken every initiative in pleasing him. In the end, she did something so extraordinary for something somundane by borrowing his lawyer.

He was expecting much more.

"I'll help you, if you'd do something for me." He looked up at her.

Alyssa froze as his gaze went down her clothes. Had she done something wrong? She looked atherself. There was nothing wrong with her cloths. Or was he thinking of anything shameless?

As soon as the thought occurred to her, she straightened her back and regarded him with constantvigilance. She even stretched out her arms and crossed her hands over her chest.

'Let's see you try anything now,' she thought.

Emmett saw the change of her features and wanted to laugh out loud. He could only place his handover his lips, coughing to hide his smile. This girl really was something else.

A second had passed, and his expression reverted to being indifferent again. "You have to cook fromnow on."

"From now on?" She blinked. "How long will I be cooking?"

"Depends on my mood."

She gritted her teeth before reluctantly agreeing, "Fine."

“Justin” didn't have any obligation to help her anyway. Plus, his request wasn't that extraordinary. Sinceshe was staying here every day, it wouldn't be too much to ask for her to cook for him from time to time.Nodding her head, she leaned back against her seat, more relaxed.

"Go and slice me some fruits now," Emmett commanded, tilting his head towards the kitchen.

"Our agreement only stated cooking," Alyssa bit back. She wasn't a maid!

However, seeing as he didn't say another word, she obediently headed to the kitchen to get him somefruit.

"Here's your fruit." Alyssa handed him a plate of sliced fruits before leaving the dining room. Back then,she had been so worried about getting along with Emmett. Who would've known that the only man shewas having trouble with was his cousin?

Smiling in satisfaction, Emmett took a picture of the sliced fruits and sent it to Xavier.

In a few seconds, he replied, "It's just fruit. What's so special about it?"

"My wife made it for me."

"Whatever."

Emmett grinned and ate the fruit in satisfaction.

The next morning, Alyssa brought the lawyer she had borrowed from “Justin” to Golden Fountain Club.Her head was held up high.

She wore a white shirt and a pair of jeans. Although she didn't choose to put on the waxy make-uptoday, she still looked incredibly plain with the clothes she was wearing. In fact, she'd look like acommoner among the upper class.

A high-class clubhouse like Golden Fountain wouldn't accept ordinary looking people to enter,especially someone like her. However, Jason was still a respected man in the upper class. He'd enter aplace like this. She had originally planned to wait outside and let the old man pick her up.

But what she didn't expect was to be invited in almost immediately as soon as they saw their lawyer.Not only did the doorman allow her, but he even grinned and waved at them, welcoming them as if theywere royalty.

It was weird, but she didn't complain.

Alyssa immediately made her way to their private room.

Jason also brought a lawyer with him, but he didn't expect Alyssa to do the same. His eyes widenedmomentarily, but he quickly hid his surprise with a nod. "Alyssa."

In his opinion, this daughter of his was still a bit slower than the average person. For her to be thisperceptive...he just wasn't used to it.

She sat in front of him. "Dad."

It was only when he had taken a closer look did he replace that she looked different from normal.

Had she become more beautiful?

Did she undergo plastic surgery?

Although he was confused, he didn't bother asking since there were outsiders surrounding them. Notonly would it shine a dark light on him, but it may cause a scene.

"It's nice to see you, dear." Jason replied softly.

Jason then gave his lawyer a look as if telling him to go according to their plan.

So what if Alyssa brought a lawyer? Maybe he was the type who wouldn't be able to spot anyloopholes. With no money, she didn't have any capabilities to replace a good lawyer, right?