I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 366: The Video of Ruby Kim

Mr. Oakley, who could barely remember the details anymore, was just a regular staff member over twenty years ago before he became known as the president of this orphanage. But when Meredith brought it up, he felt obliged to respond. Pushing up his glasses, Mr. Oakley gave a chuckle and said, "Well, it has been a long time; I can't recall all that clearly. However, someone did come asking not long ago. I promised not to tell, as they seemed to have their reasons. Meredith, you know I promised..."

Understanding the hint, Meredith placed a check for $500,000 on the table. "This is for the orphanage, to refurbish the dormitories and improve the meals."

Mr. Oakley's eyes crinkled into a smile as he quickly grabbed the check. Shifting the conversation, he said, "The person's name is Chloe Chaucer. She drives a luxury car and came here asking about you, even about the circumstances when I found you, and whether you have a birthmark on your waist. She mentioned she lost her daughter. Would you like to meet Miss Chloe? I can give you her number."

Mr. Oakley's words matched what Justin had said, offering no new valuable clues.

Meredith asked, "Mr. Oakley, are you sure she was looking for her own biological daughter?"

"Yes, that's what she told me," Mr. Oakley replied. "But she hasn't been back since then. It's strange; I told her she could contact you, but she said there was no need, fearing unnecessary trouble. Isn't that odd? If there are clues, shouldn't she at least confirm whether they're true, especially when her daughter is so successful? Which mother wouldn't be happy about that?"

His last comment made Meredith ponder. Chloe had come several times to confirm whether Meredith had a birthmark on her waist, but why did she give up later? Did she give up, or had she confirmed it already?

Meredith carefully recalled that at the restaurant, Chloe definitely hadn't seen the birthmark. Then why did she come back to the restaurant and tentatively ask if Meredith might look for her family? Chloe's demeanor at the time seemed worried about Meredith finding her family, making Meredith think Chloe was afraid of scandals and didn't dare acknowledge her. But if that was the case, why come to her at all?

It was all very contradictory.

"Just like you said, Mr. Oakley, she's married so well now, which mother wouldn't be happy?" Meredith said.

"Mr. Oakley, thank you for what you've shared today. I hope our conversation remains between us," Meredith said expressionlessly, a warning tone in her voice, concerned that Mr. Oakley might inform Chloe and inadvertently alert her. Mr. Oakley nodded understandingly. "Understood, you can trust me, I'm very discreet."

After their discussion, Meredith left the orphanage with Selene Cove.

On their way back, Meredith casually asked, "Selene, are you a local? Do your family also live in the capital?"

"My family is all dead," replied Selene Cove.

"I'm sorry," Meredith said, deciding not to pry further.

"It's okay," Selene answered. "Mrs. Sterling, are we heading straight back to Merrydale Estate?"

"No, we're going to visit the Chaucer family," Meredith said, looking out the window, "to test the waters."

Meanwhile, at Sterling Corporation.

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Harvey Fieldmouse was spinning in his swivel chair. "Boss, the Chaucer family has really quieted down this time. Joy Chaucer and Quinlan Aubrey are getting married on October 1st. The invitations were sent out, did you get yours?"

"I didn't," replied Terrence Sterling, his mind heavy as he leaned against his desk, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a panoramic view of the bustling capital.

"Do you think they dare not invite you?" Harvey wondered aloud, "They can't just not invite you, it would cause talk within the circles."

As he finished, Rick knocked and entered. "Mr. Sterling, someone sent me a video of Falconer Holdings' employee Ruby Kim getting run over by a car and killed."

Hearing this, Terrence Sterling's expression grew solemn. "Where's the video? Show it to me."