I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Joy Chaucer was vehemently opposed to their insistence that she learn business. Impatiently, she exclaimed, "Chloe, why are you and mom the same? You both pressure me into business, but what's the point? I have you both! The Chaucer family has so much money, I have enough to spend. Right now, I just want to get rid of Meredith."

This statement infuriated Chloe. Both Chloe and Bianca were accomplished in the business arena, yet Joy was only skilled in leisure and completely ignorant in business matters.

Chloe, frustrated, said sternly, "Joy, if you want to take down Meredith, you need to be strong yourself. You just mentioned Meredith is Terrence Sterling's wife; do you think you can touch her with your current status? Haven't you learned anything from these past few days?"

Remembering her recent ordeal, Joy despised Meredith even more. The days she spent in detention were unbearable.

"Chloe, if I take over the company, can I destroy Meredith then?" Joy asked.

"If you have the power, you definitely can," Chloe assured her.

"Then I'll return to the company," Joy decided. She had no interest in company management but was willing to learn if it meant getting back at Meredith.

After calming Joy, Chloe went downstairs.

Bianca, concerned, asked, "Chloe, how is Joy doing? Is she still mad at me?"

"Joy's fine now, just a bit temperamental," Chloe replied. "How could you let the Sterling family send Joy to the police? She's your daughter. I heard it was because of someone named Meredith; you favored an outsider."

Bianca sighed, "I had no other choice. I've spoiled Joy over the years. It's my fault for not educating her properly, or nothing like this would happen."

"Joy has indeed been too frivolous these years," Chloe spoke soothingly. "She's old enough to enter the company now. Having serious responsibilities will help her focus. You only have one daughter, and eventually, Falconer will need her to take over. I don't have children, and my assets will belong to Joy one day. She needs to learn to take responsibility."

Moved by Chloe's declaration to leave her assets to Joy, Bianca felt grateful. "Chloe, I know how kind you've been to Joy."

"Joy is your daughter, and of course, I love her too," Chloe smiled. "Bianca, please don't be upset. I'll have Joy apologize to you later."

"As long as Joy understands, I hope this lesson truly teaches her," Bianca expressed, tired from the struggles of parenting.

"This time, Joy will learn," Chloe said curiously. "Bianca, there's a marriage arrangement between the Sterling and Chaucer families. But Joy said that Terrence Sterling married another woman? How come I didn't hear about this?" "Terry did get married; I only found out recently," Bianca revealed, recalling the day she learned about what happened at Thornfield Gardens and why Stella had been difficult with Meredith at her company.

Stella was dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law, but Terrence Sterling liked her. Bianca had enough worries with Joy and had no energy to delve into the Sterling family's affairs.

"Who is this Meredith? She must be quite capable to have Terrence marry her," Chloe inquired.

"Meredith was an employee at Falconer Holdings. I don't know the details, but since it has come to this, we might as well forget the marriage arrangement," Bianca said.

"An employee at Falconer Holdings?" Chloe was surprised. "This Meredith must really have something special."

Chloe thought to herself that she must meet Meredith someday. Meanwhile, Meredith, unaware she was being thought of again, was at her cheese fondue restaurant. The renovation had begun, and she was there to check on the progress and take pictures for Terrence Sterling.

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In his office, Terrence Sterling saw Meredith heading to the renovation site and immediately became anxious. He grabbed his car keys and headed out.

The renovation site was filled with paint fumes, which were too harsh for her current condition. How could she stay there?

As Linda entered to report, she saw Terrence rushing out and asked, "Mr. Sterling, what's the matter?"

"Leave the documents in my office; I'll read them tomorrow," Terrence said gravely.

Unaware of Terrence's concern, Meredith stepped outside the restaurant to get some fresh air, feeling a bit hungry. She followed the scent of hot dogs into an alley.

Her cheese fondue restaurant was located on a bustling street, offering a whole street of delicacies right outside. Meredith often ate here when checking on the renovation. For some reason, she had been feeling hungrier and hungrier lately.