I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

In the conference room, Joy Chaucer faced the board members, her expression resolute. She presented a forged share transfer document and began, "As you all know, my mother is severely ill and unlikely to recover soon. As the sole heir of the Chaucer family, I refuse to neglect the company. Starting today, I will assume the role of chairman. Does anyone object? Please raise your hand to vote."

The room filled with silent glances, but no one opposed. Holding fifty-one percent of the shares, Joy was the largest shareholder. The other board members, primarily concerned with dividends, rarely involved themselves in company affairs except during major decisions. To them, who held the chairman's position had little impact on their benefits. Having been generously treated by Bianca before, they held a degree of respect for her daughter Joy. Seeing no opposition, Joy smiled, "Very well, from this moment, I, Joy Chaucer, will serve as the chairman of Falconer..." Her announcement was abruptly cut off as the conference room doors were forcefully pushed open. Meredith entered dramatically, her presence commanding, "I disagree, Joy Chaucer. You are not qualified to be the chairman of Falconer Holdings." The sudden confrontation caught Joy off guard. Seeing Meredith, her face fell, "Meredith, what right do you have to disagree? You're no longer part of Falconer Holdings. The Sterling family's reach isn't so long as to interfere with the Chaucer family's affairs."

Meredith approached Joy, her gaze intimidating, "Talking about qualifications in front of me? You're not worthy." Her eyes were sharp, like unsheathed blades, making Joy involuntarily step back, reminded of the ruthless Terrence Sterling. Accompanied often by Terrence, Meredith's actions mirrored his ruthless demeanor. She gave a cold look to Joy, then signaled her lawyer, Weston Wells. Stepping forward, Wells announced, "Ladies and gentlemen of the board, I am Mrs. Chaucer's attorney, Weston Wells. Before her hospitalization, Mrs. Chaucer deposited a will in a bank vault, stating that Miss Joy Chaucer is not her biological daughter. Should her biological daughter return, the heir to Falconer Holdings will be her true daughter from the Chaucer family." He distributed copies of the will to everyone.

Continuing, Wells added, "This will was notarized at the time of its creation, making it legally binding. Regardless of whether Mrs. Chaucer recovers, all of Falconer Holdings will belong to her real daughter, who is, in fact, Meredith." He then presented a DNA test report confirming Meredith as Bianca's biological daughter.

The revelation shocked Joy, who had just learned of her true origin. "No, that's impossible," she exclaimed, visibly agitated. "Meredith, how dare you forge such a report? Just because you claim to be from the Chaucer family, does it make it true? I am the daughter of the Chaucer family. My mother transferred all company shares to me."

The board members, having seen the will and the DNA report, were in a state of confusion over what to believe. They trusted the authenticity of the will but were uncertain about the DNA report. They murmured among themselves, questioning Joy's legitimacy.

"Could it be true that Joy Chaucer isn't Mrs. Chaucer's daughter after all?" "It's all clearly stated in the will that she isn't." "The Chaucer family's daughter has been lost for years, and it seems we were deceived by an imposter." Hearing these doubts and seeing the shifting loyalties, Joy became desperate, "You were all supportive just moments ago. Are you swayed by Meredith's false report? I hold fifty-one percent of the shares, making me the largest shareholder and the rightful chairman of Falconer Holdings."

"Where is this share transfer document?" Meredith challenged. In response, Joy displayed the document, "See? This represents my mother's true intention. Meredith, you've bribed my mother's lawyer, bringing these baseless accusations to slander me for your personal vendetta."