I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Eventually, Bianca was here.

Mr. Granger glared at Sloane harshly and said, "Think about what you have done here and now."

After speaking, he descended the stairs to deal with Bianca.

As soon as Mr. Granger left, Sloane rose from the ground, looking coldly at Tessa without a hint of regret. "You're still like when you were a kid, always currying favor with Dad. Then, of course, I'm the one who gets scolded. You really should consider acting."

"Sloane, I don't know why you hate me so much. We're sisters-why is this happening?" Tessa genuinely didn't understand; in her world, a family should love and cherish each other.

"You're still pretending," Sloane snapped at Tessa. "Now that you are back, what place do I have in this home? Tonight, you were the center of attention, everyone was praising you."

"So you ruin me?" Tessa was incredulous; this was the sister she had grown up with.

Sloane said nothing more; unwilling to speak to Tessa, she turned around and left.

Downstairs in the living room.

After settling Joy Chaucer, Bianca first went to confront the Granger family.

She spoke directly, "I've already asked Joy, Mr. Granger, and I won't beat around the bush-nor should you try to pull the wool over my eyes. You know full well what happened tonight. Your family's internal strife has embarrassed my daughter, and I need an explanation."

Bianca was authoritative, a known iron lady within their circles.

Having her daughter's dignity on the line, her attitude was naturally firm-she needed an answer.

Before the imposing Bianca, Mr. Granger, feeling the guilt, was somewhat subdued in his presence. Nonetheless, the wily old man would not admit to any Granger sisters' feuds of course.

Pretending confusion, Mr. Granger responded, "Mrs. Chaucer, how could this relate to my daughters? I was there; Quinlan Aubrey himself said it was between him and your daughter. I was about to congratulate you. What happened?"

"Mr. Granger," Bianca, infuriated, stood up swiftly. "Are you playing dumb with me? Your daughters have ruined my daughter's reputation. Are you saying you won't make this right today?"

Mr. Granger sighed, "Mrs. Chaucer, look, you're demanding explanations in the middle of the night, but honestly, it's unfair. And frankly, what reputation does your daughter have left in our circles? She's been close with Quinlan Aubrey, and everyone knows it. Mrs. Chaucer, I'd advise you not to get so worked up. After all, despite the misunderstanding, our families have years of friendship. We shouldn't let a misunderstanding spoil that." It was clear-no admission and a shift to clear the sisters.

Joy Chaucer's reputation was indeed fragile, and now it had worsened.

"Mr. Granger, I may be a woman, but don't you think you can deal with me just like that. If you won't provide an explanation, fine, but don't regret it later," Bianca left with those harsh words.

Mr. Granger wanted to follow and smooth things over, but things had escalated too far, leaving him with nothing but a sigh of resignation.

After leaving the Granger family, Bianca called Meredith.

She still wanted to confirm; Meredith had been with Tessa and should know everything.

At Merrydale Estate.

Preparing to sleep, Meredith saw Bianca's call and felt a sudden anxiety. Glancing at Terrence Sterling next to her, she muttered, "Mrs. Chaucer is calling, probably about tonight's issue." Meredith had sided with Tessa, and now she was deeply involved.

"Give me the phone, I'll talk," Terrence Sterling took it upon himself to ease Meredith's burden; Joy Chaucer's issue was unexpected, after all.

Meredith handed him the phone, content to just listen by his side.

Terrence Sterling answered, "Mrs. Chaucer, it's me. Meredith has fallen asleep. What do you need, just tell me."

Meredith glanced at Terrence Sterling-how could he just lie like that.

Bianca, hearing that Meredith was asleep, seemed reassured, "Nothing urgent, Meredith must be tired, and it's not easy during pregnancy; better she rests." Meredith felt a mix of guilt and complicity when she heard Bianca's concern.

After some polite talk, Bianca couldn't help but ask, "Terry, you were there when Joy had her incident. Was it because of the Granger sisters' feud? Was Joy set up?" Meredith, too, was eager to hear how Terrence Sterling would respond-this delicate situation could offend both families.