I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 349: The Scam

After Fiona confessed, she expressed her fears of retaliation by Joy Chaucer. "Captain Michaelson, you must ensure my safety. I can't let Joy Chaucer harm me."

Liam Michaelson reassured her, "Don't worry, you're safe here. Just wait for the trial."

The case had taken a new turn, necessitating a re-filing and the interrogation of Joy Chaucer.

Fiona, still frightened, said, "This place isn't safe. That guard just tried to kill me."

Liam Michaelson simply laughed, said nothing more, and left with his notebook.

The guard he had knocked out earlier approached him, rubbing his head. "Liam, you hit too hard. I think I might have a mild concussion. I'm going to ask for some time off to get it checked out tomorrow." Liam feigned a tap on the guard's head, "I'll check it for you."

The guard dodged laughingly, "No need, Liam, I was just joking. Did Fiona confess?"

"She did," Liam Michaelson replied, "You played your part well just now."

"Thanks," the guard grinned.

"I'll update Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, and you can go off duty now."

It had all been an act to coerce Fiona into telling the truth.

Fiona's distrust for Joy Chaucer, believing she was out to harm her, had led her to speak honestly.

For this drama, they had stayed late and even sacrificed a small mouse.

The idea was Meredith's.

Back in his office, Liam called Meredith, "Mrs. Sterling, Fiona confessed everything. Your tactic was very effective. Joy Chaucer was involved; she provided the drugs to Fiona." At Merrydale Estate.

The confession was as Meredith and Terrence Sterling had anticipated.

Having reviewed the evidence compiled by Ruby Kim, they had suspected Joy Chaucer, and now they needed just a confession.

However, Fiona's testimony was not entirely reliable, being a suspect herself; her words were only for reference, with a potential for slander.

If they couldn't get Joy Chaucer to confess or find more compelling evidence, the charges against her would likely be insufficient at trial.

After the call, Meredith turned to Terrence Sterling, "Have you thought about our next move?"

Terrence Sterling responded gravely, "Make Ruby Kim's case flawless. Joy Chaucer has an alibi. Now with Fiona's accusation, let's watch Joy Chaucer fall into disarray."

The two cases remained unlinked, with no apparent connection. So, they would focus on Fiona's accusations to disrupt Joy Chaucer, possibly exposing more flaws. At the Chaucer residence.

Joy Chaucer was extremely anxious, her eyelids twitching, sensing trouble brewing.

She paced back and forth in her room. Suddenly, the weather turned, bringing gusty winds and a thunderstorm.

The weather had changed abruptly.

"Joy," Chloe said, entering with a bowl of soup, "Drink this; it's good for your skin."

As she spoke, lightning struck, causing Joy's heart to skip a beat.

"Chloe," Joy said nervously, "they've arrested Fiona, and I'm scared."

Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on 05s.org for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! Joy was visibly distraught, having been uneasy since visiting Gramma Sterling at the hospital earlier in the day.

"Fiona? Who is she?"

Joy replied, "She drugged Gramma Sterling."

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Chloe quickly closed the door and whispered, "What's going on? Tell me the truth."

Recalling Joy's earlier confidence that someone would handle Meredith, Chloe grew worried.

Joy hesitated, then half-truthfully said, "I know Fiona. She got some drugs from me before, abortion drugs. I didn't know she was targeting Meredith. But now she's harmed Gramma Sterling, and the police are investigating. Chloe, help me, you brought me here, I can't end up in jail. If the Sterling family finds out, it's over. Help me, Chloe, I'll do whatever you say..."

Hearing this, Chloe's face darkened, "Be honest with me, were you in on this together?"

Joy tried to defend herself, but Chloe insisted, "Tell me the truth."

"It was Fiona's idea; I just supplied the drugs."

"You fool," Chloe exploded, "I warned you not to get involved in messy things. Who can't buy abortion drugs? If Fiona wanted to target someone, she could have gotten them herself. Why did she come to you? She wanted to drag you down with her. She might have left evidence that you provided the drugs, and all she has to do is tell the police, and you won't be able to clear your name."