I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Meredith was overwhelmed with doubts, and the news of Ruby Kim's death was shockingly abrupt. It had been several months since she last heard of Ruby, and the next update was of her sudden demise. Meredith reminisced about the day Ruby packed her belongings and left Falconer Holdings, not forgetting to warn her to beware of Joy Chaucer.

The arrival of the police at her doorstep also alarmed Terrence Sterling. By the time Meredith and the police reached the station, Terrence had already arrived. "Meredith," he called out as he entered the precinct and walked straight to her, positioning himself protectively in front of her, then turned to inquire from the police, "Why have you brought my wife to the station?"

Behind Terrence, followed Linda and Rick, along with bodyguards. Their presence and demeanor made the junior officers realize they were dealing with a significant figure. "Sir, last night there was a traffic accident in the western suburbs. The deceased, Ruby Kim, had made her last phone call to your wife. It's routine procedure to have Ms. Sterling here for a statement," explained the officer.

Hearing it was about Ruby Kim, Terrence sighed in relief. His arrival had also alerted their Chief. Chief Walter hurried over, respectfully inviting Terrence and Meredith to his office for a private conversation, and asked Captain Liam Michaelson to brief them on the details of the case.

Ruby Kim had died in a car accident, but the bindings on her wrists and ankles suggested it was no ordinary crash. She had been repeatedly run over. As the police recounted the details, Meredith recalled the deaths of Ruby's parents in similar circumstances. Terrence understood her implication.

Ruby's mother had died from being run over, and her father, left disabled by the same incident, had also passed away recently. Now, Ruby had died in the same manner, which inevitably brought Joy Chaucer to mind. There was no doubt that Joy harbored hatred towards Ruby.

Meredith looked at Captain Michaelson and said, "Captain Michaelson, I never received a call from Ruby Kim. Since she left Falconer Holdings, we've had no contact. You can check my phone records."

Captain Michaelson replied, "Mrs. Sterling, we're not suspecting you but hoping you might provide some clues. Ruby might have called you for help. Why do you think she would reach out to you?" Meredith had already considered this. Ruby was in danger and had no one else in the city she could trust. "Her parents both died in car accidents, and the driver was a girl from Falconer Holdings, Joy Chaucer. You probably know about the incident from a few months ago. Ruby had tampered with Joy's car, which had been documented here at the station. Ruby's death is likely a case of revenge."

Had anyone else made such a statement, the police might have dismissed it as speculation. But coming from Meredith, the wife of the head of Sterling Corporation, it warranted serious consideration. However, linking the crime to a young woman from Falconer Holdings complicated the investigation.

Not only was Captain Michaelson concerned, but the Chief also frowned. Michaelson said, "We will investigate Ruby Kim's case thoroughly. Thank you for your clues, Mrs. Sterling. By the way, may I ask, what was your relationship with the deceased?"

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Meredith replied, "Former colleague."

"Alright, we've noted that," Michaelson said. "Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, thank you for your cooperation. We will inform you of any progress."

As they prepared to leave, Meredith looked as though she wanted to say more, but Terrence took her hand, saying, "It's okay. If there's nothing else, we'll be on our way."

"You're clear to go," Michaelson was evidently relieved to see them leave, feeling the pressure lift.

Chief Walter stood and offered, "Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, let me escort you out."

Once they had left, Chief Walter turned sternly to Michaelson, "Idiot, what makes you think it was a good idea to bring these influential figures here? Just a minor accident, an insignificant case involving insignificant people, and you wanted to stir up trouble?"

Michaelson responded apologetically, "I'm sorry, Chief, I didn't know how they ended up being brought here. It's evident from Ruby Kim's accident that it wasn't an accident..."

"With so many cases each year, have you solved them all?" Chief Walter scolded. "Either bring substantial evidence or keep your mouth shut."

Michaelson asked, "So, do we investigate or not?"

The Chief, with a meaningful tone, added, "Mrs. Sterling seems quite interested in this case."

Understanding dawned on Michaelson, "I know what to do now."

Investigate, but discreetly.