I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 368: Startled

For the first time, a look of utter speechlessness crossed Terrence Sterling's face. "You might as well go home, wash up, and get some sleep."

Rick stifled a laugh, while Harvey Fieldmouse scratched his head awkwardly. "Boss, who talks like that? One moment it's Ruby Kim, the next it's Fiona, then chess pieces and puppet masters-I can't keep up with all that." "You don't need to keep up," Terrence said, his voice firm. "Just mind your own business. Eat when you should eat, drink when you should drink." After delivering his directive, Terrence added to Rick, "Meeting time." "Yes, Mr. Sterling," Rick replied and went off to work.

As Harvey thought about the video they had just seen, he couldn't help but shudder. His heart was too soft; seeing a living person crushed like that tormented him, and he couldn't stand to see even an animal suffer, let alone a human. One thing was clear to Harvey: Terrence Sterling's mind worked better than his. If Terrence said to ignore it, then that was all he could do.

Meanwhile, Terrence proceeded with his meeting as usual, completely ignoring the video incident.

In a certain clubhouse, a man drew on a cigar, his underlings standing respectfully around him. "Mr. Channing, the video has been sent out. There's been no reaction from Terrence Sterling's side yet," one subordinate reported. The man, Ethan Channing, took a drag from his cigar. "No rush. Hunting prey is a game of patience. We've waited many years, a little longer won't hurt. It's no fun if they bite too easily," he said with a nonchalant wave, signaling his men to leave.

As the subordinate left, Joy Chaucer entered the room. Seeing her, Ethan Channing, lounging comfortably, asked, "Miss Chaucer, has your wound healed?"

The loss of her finger was a deep emotional scar for Joy. "Did you kill Fiona?" she asked, approaching him.

Ethan chuckled lightly. "Standing here, you shouldn't ask so many questions. Since you're here, why not have a drink? I heard you and Quinlan Aubrey are getting married. Congratulations."

Joy poured herself a drink and took a sip. "It's just a puppet marriage. In my condition, it doesn't matter whom I marry."

Ethan continued to smoke his cigar, indifferent to Joy's circumstances but aware of her usefulness. "How much do you think Terrence Sterling cares about Meredith?" he suddenly asked.

Joy glanced at him sharply. "You're planning something against Meredith? What's your issue with Terrence?"

Through these conversations, Joy was beginning to understand that Ethan's aid was not without self-interest. "Shouldn't it be you who has a history with him?" Ethan said, shaking his leg casually. "Without real power, rash actions lead to losses. Today, your bill is on me. Take your time and think about your next steps."

With that, Ethan left. Joy poured herself another drink, contemplating her future. Her immediate goal was clear: to take control of Falconer Holdings. If it weren't for her agreeing to marry in October, Bianca would have already sent her to France.

At the Chaucer residence, Bianca, who had been feeling unwell, perked up when she heard Meredith was visiting. She dressed and went downstairs to greet her.

It was Meredith's first visit to the Chaucer family home. Bianca, in high spirits, showed her around-the gardens, the pavilion, the artificial lake. "I'm so glad you came," Bianca said with a smile. "I thought you might hold a grudge about before. I've wanted to apologize. Meredith, Joy was punished. Can we let bygones be bygones?"

Meredith softly interrupted, "Aunt, let's not dwell on the past."

Though she said this, Meredith hadn't truly let go. The conversation continued in the pavilion, with Selene Cove standing guard outside.

Meanwhile, Chloe, having just returned and learned from the nanny about the guests in the backyard pavilion, rushed over, anxious and surprised. As she approached, she overheard Meredith saying, "I often envy those with parents to support them. Sometimes, I wonder where my parents are. I didn't have the means to find them before, but now I do."