I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

At the meeting, Terrence Sterling was somewhat distracted, troubled by the news of Azure's return to the country. As soon as the meeting concluded, his secretary Linda approached him, saying, "Mr. Sterling, a Miss Thornfield has been waiting to see you downstairs for quite some time."

Terrence immediately knew who it was and went downstairs to meet her personally. In the company's lobby, a woman of remarkable poise sat in the waiting area, dressed in a vintage long dress that spoke of classical elegance. Her long hair was casually pinned up with a hairpin, adding to her gentle demeanor. It was indeed Azure.

Having started dance lessons in her childhood, Azure moved with a grace accumulated over more than two decades. Upon seeing Terrence Sterling, she stood up, smiled faintly, and nodded in greeting. "It's been a long time," Terrence greeted.

Azure replied with a soft smile, "I'm back. I arrived just yesterday and couldn't wait to see you. How have you been all these years?"

As people continuously moved through the lobby, Terrence suggested, "Let's talk somewhere else."

"Alright," Azure agreed gently.

Fifteen minutes later, they sat opposite each other in a lounge. Terrence poured tea for her. "I saw on the internet that you had returned. You've achieved great success now, and it's comforting to know."

Azure, with a face that would not have been out of place among ancient nobility, responded softly, "Yes, after all these years of hard work, I've finally made something of myself. My heart has always stayed in this city; it's where the people I care about are, so I returned."

As she spoke, Azure watched for Terrence's reaction, but he avoided eye contact, his voice cool. "If there's anything I can help with in the future, I will do my best, as I owe you that much." "Okay," Azure smiled in response, "I won't be shy about asking for help. This tea is delicious; it's been years since I had it. I still remember this flavor. You always liked the mint flavor, you-" Terrence softly interrupted her, "How long do you plan to stay this time?"

Caught off guard, Azure quickly smiled and said, "I'm not planning to leave. I've been invited to join a variety show."

He casually inquired, "Where are you staying now?"

"The Evergreen Hotel, the one on Emerson Street." she said, then quickly changed the subject as they continued chatting sporadically.

In the quiet moments, Azure felt particularly at ease; she had waited five years for this. Their conversation extended into the evening, and they had dinner together. Afterwards, Terrence Sterling dropped Azure off at her hotel. "Get some rest early."

"I will. Drive safe," she said with concern as he drove away, while she stayed a moment longer, watching him leave.

A man approached Azure. "You couldn't wait to see him as soon as you got back. After all these years, you still can't forget him."

Azure glanced at the man, Gordon Guzman, her manager. "What have all my efforts been for, if not to be closer to him? I never planned to forget, how could I?"

Gordon, indignant on her behalf, pressed, "Have you forgotten what his mother did to you?"

"It's not about his mom after all," Azure replied coldly, the painful memories resurfacing. "Gordon Guzman, just do your job. My personal affairs are none of your concern."

With those words, she entered the hotel. Gordon hurried after her, revealing, "Terrence Sterling is married."

The word 'married' shocked Azure into stillness. "What did you say? How is that possible?"

"It was Stella who summoned you back, and she never mentioned it," Gordon explained. "You've been away from this city too long; obviously, you're out of the loop. I've checked, and though it's not public, it's no secret in the circles." "How could he get married?" Azure's disbelief and unwillingness to accept the news were palpable.