I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Fiona was ecstatic and even sprayed mint-scented perfume on herself. She remembered that Terrence Sterling seemed to like this scent, so she switched back to it.

In the Lunaire Club private room, Terrence Sterling was still drinking with Harvey Fieldmouse. The more he drank, the more unsettled he felt inside. His mind was clouded, filled with thoughts of Meredith. He felt like he was going crazy, knowing that she was a liar and carrying someone else’s child, yet he still longed for her. The desire to possess Meredith was overwhelming.

Terrence opened another bottle of liquor, surprising Harvey. He pointed to the bottles, a total of six strong spirits. Harvey muttered to himself, “This time he actually drank six bottles. When Azure had an accident five years ago, he only drank two bottles. Is Meredith three times more important to Terry than Azure was?”

“Terry, why don’t we call it a night for now?” Harvey looked at the time, realizing that Meredith probably wasn’t coming. He reminded Terrence, “Five years ago when Azure had an accident, you only drank two bottles. This time you’ve drunk six.”

Upon hearing the name Azure, Terrence’s gaze sharpened, and he immediately downed his drink.

Outside the private room, Rick peeked inside through the glass door and saw Terrence still drinking. He sensed that something was amiss. He thought to himself, Did Miss Florrick make a mistake at work that has had such a big impact on Mr. Sterling?

Just then, Meredith’s figure appeared in Rick’s line of sight, walking over from the direction of the elevator. Rick was extremely surprised, “Miss Florrick, what are you doing here?”

“Is Mr. Sterling inside?” Meredith inquired as she glanced through the door glass at Terrence Sterling drinking inside.

Rick nodded, “Yes, he’s been at it for a while. I don’t know what’s gotten into him. Are you here to see Mr. Sterling?”

Rick was truly puzzled. He couldn’t believe that Meredith would be so upset over a mistake at the meeting or a clash with the boss.

He had known Terrence Sterling for eight years and sensed that this was definitely out of the ordinary.

Meredith hesitated at the door. In what capacity would she enter? She was no longer his secretary.

Seeing Meredith’s hesitation, Rick assumed she had come to plea with Terrence Sterling. He advised, “Miss Florrick, I suggest you don’t go in right now. Once Mr. Sterling sobers up, you can speak to him then. He might let you return to the company. Mr. Sterling may seem cold, but he has a warm heart. Also, you have a labor contract with the company that hasn’t been terminated yet. Take a couple of days off at home, and come back when Mr. Sterling has calmed down.”

Meredith didn’t explain that she wasn’t there to plead. She didn’t know what she could do or say if she entered. Would Terrence speak even more harshly?

Gazing through the glass at Terrence Sterling inside, Meredith made a firm decision, “Mr. Shepard, I need to speak to Mr. Sterling…”

She decided to tell Terrence Sterling the truth about her pregnancy. She was going to tell him he was the father of the child. Whatever Terrence Sterling’s reaction, she was willing to bet. She also believed Harvey Fieldmouse that, as the child’s father, Terrence Sterling had the right to know the truth.

However, just as Meredith was about to push open the door, the sound of high heels echoed from the direction of the elevator. A woman was hurrying over.

Meredith instinctively turned around and saw Fiona rushing towards them, “Mr. Shepard…”

Fiona froze when she noticed Meredith was also there. The sound behind her came to an abrupt halt as Fiona collided with Meredith.

As Meredith was about to ask Fiona why she was there, Rick’s voice interrupted, “Miss Woods, you’ve finally arrived. Mr. Sterling is inside.”

Miss Woods?

Meredith was stunned and shaken to her core as she looked at Fiona and then at Rick.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

She seemed to understand something but found it hard to believe.

“Fiona?” Meredith exclaimed, “What is your relationship with Terrence Sterling?”

Could it be that Fiona was Terrence Sterling’s girlfriend?

Fiona looked guilty, neither confirming nor denying.

Seeing the situation was turning tense, Rick was puzzled, “Miss Florrick, this is Mr. Sterling’s girlfriend, Miss Woods. You’ve met before, right?”

Yes, they had met in Thornfield Gardens. However, at the time, Meredith hadn’t recognized her.

Meredith stared in disbelief at Fiona, realizing that she was Terrence Sterling’s girlfriend and that the Miss Woods who lived in Thornfield Gardens was Fiona Woods.

She couldn’t understand why Fiona didn’t admit it, hiding and telling lies instead of introducing Terrence Sterling openly to them.

She couldn’t comprehend why Fiona had become Terrence Sterling’s girlfriend!

“Why?” Meredith stared at Fiona, “Why? Why?”

Meredith repeated the question three times.

Why couldn’t she admit it?

Why hide the truth?

Why Fiona?