I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 377: Terrence Sterling's Downfall

Selene Cove rushed Meredith to the hospital and informed everyone at Ravenwood, who were already aware that something had gone wrong. Stella and Julian arrived at the hospital posthaste. Meredith had been settled into a room, receiving IV fluids to preserve her pregnancy after a minor bleeding incident. It was a light scare but nothing to be taken lightly.

Stella, after speaking with the doctors, clutched Meredith's hand anxiously. "Just rest and stay still. Your only job right now is to take care of yourself and ensure the baby is born healthy." Stella was visibly worried about Meredith's condition. "Terrence Sterling is in trouble, and I'm worried," Meredith expressed her turmoil, glancing at Julian. "Dad, have you called Mondale to check on Terrence? What's happening with him?"

"Meredith, don't panic. I've called, and it's not as bad as it seems," Julian attempted to downplay the situation. "Terry wouldn't do such a thing. It's probably just a rumor. Once it's cleared up, everything will be fine."

"I wouldn't believe for a second that Terrence could do such a thing either," Meredith said, recalling her initial reaction to the news. She trusted Terrence completely.

The news featured a pixelated video of a woman tearfully accusing Terrence Sterling of unspeakable acts, claiming she was coerced. Yet, 80% of online commenters didn't believe the accusations. Given Terrence's wealth and looks, coercion seemed unlikely; why would he need to force anyone? Moreover, the accuser, Marry, despite her mosaic-blurred face, was recognizable as someone who had undergone cosmetic surgery, lacking any distinctive features besides her physique.

The internet was rife with conspiracy theories. Some suggested it was a trap set by Mondale to undermine Sterling Corporation, either to seize their market share or due to internal power struggles within the company. Others argued it might be true, debating heatedly online.

"Some think Marry's tears looked genuine, maybe it's true."

"People create a loving husband image, and now when his wife is pregnant, it's typical for men to cheat."

"Cheating during one's wife's pregnancy is despicable."

"We should remain rational. We can't blame the victim here."

"Maybe the issue was that Marry and Terrence couldn't agree on a price."

"Some even say Marry is lucky to have been with Terrence Sterling."

Meredith forced herself to sift through these comments to grasp the full scope of the situation.

Rick called from Mondale, explaining the situation to Meredith: "Mrs. Sterling, it's all a setup. Mr. Sterling was drunk, and Marry helped him back to his room. I was sent away, and throughout the evening, Marry was very flirtatious but Mr. Sterling didn't reciprocate. When I returned, the police had arrived because Marry had called them. Mr. Sterling has been accused, and given the strict laws here, unless Marry retracts her statement, Mr. Sterling is in serious trouble." Rick was clearly distressed. "Have you seen Terrence? Is he okay?" Meredith asked urgently.

Terrence had never been through anything like this, and Meredith's intuition told her there was more to the situation than just Marry's actions.

Rick reassured her, "I saw him briefly, and he's coping. I plan to talk to Marry again. Don't worry, Mrs. Sterling, we'll try to get him back this month."

His words were meant to comfort Meredith. Even if Terrence was released on bail, he would still be restricted by local law enforcement and unable to leave the country.

Wealth or not, such a legal accusation could pin someone down effectively. If someone intended to harm you, the situation could escalate quickly unless it was trivial.

Stella interjected anxiously while listening to the conversation, "Is Marry just after money? How much does she want? Just pay her. We've seen this type before; they're only after money. Let's just get my son back home."

Meredith frowned. Paying off Marry might clear the immediate issue but would leave a permanent stain on Terrence's reputation. However, the priority was to get Terrence out. Within just a few hours, online speculation had already impacted the company. Linda and the PR team were working overtime to manage the situation.