I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 396: Terrence Sterling is Freed

Meredith made no pretenses with Alistair Golding. Knowing that Golding was cunning, she understood that further discussion would be pointless. Her life was at stake, and if she couldn't save Terrence Sterling, she was resigned to whatever fate awaited her in Mondale.

Meredith spoke convincingly, as if she knew something substantial. She knew the pride of Mondale was on the line. If word got out that Mondale officials and the local mob were conspiring to sabotage Auroraville businessmen to dominate their market, it would not only be an international joke but would also tarnish their reputation further.

The situation escalated, giving Auroraville officials a reason to intervene, which meant things were about to get even more complicated.

Alistair Golding hesitated, finding it hard to believe he was being outmaneuvered by a woman, especially one who was unarmed and pregnant. Yet, her beauty and brains made her irresistible to any man.

Alistair Golding chuckled, "Mrs. Sterling, if you truly had evidence, why would you come to me instead of going to the media?"

"As a woman, all I want is my husband back home," Meredith replied, placing a USB drive on the table. "I've saved face for you and your partners, Mr. Golding. But if you corner us, we have no choice but to fight to the bitter end. If you doubt it, feel free to test us."

Upon inserting the USB into his computer and glancing at its contents, Alistair realized Meredith indeed had the capability to follow through on her threats.

"Mrs. Sterling, you should go home. I will get back to you as soon as possible," Golding said, his demeanor changing as he dared not provoke Meredith further.

Meredith knew Golding couldn't make decisions alone and would surely report to his superiors.

"I'm giving you half an hour. I'm heading back to the police station now, which will take about twenty minutes. I expect to see my husband at the police station entrance in half an hour," Meredith declared firmly before turning to leave. Leaving the underground gambling den, Meredith's legs weakened, and Selene quickly came to her aid.

"Are you alright, Meredith?"

"I'm okay," Meredith managed to say after taking a deep breath. "I was worried Golding wouldn't take the bait. If he hadn't cared, I would have been stuck here."

Meredith was gambling with every second she spent in Mondale, betting her fortunes against Golding and his backers not to make a catastrophic decision.

Returning to the police station, Meredith, along with Selene and Rick, waited outside. As half an hour passed, Meredith's anxiety grew. Could it be that Golding had chosen to let everything fall apart?

Just as despair was about to take hold, a familiar figure emerged from the police station.

It was Terrence Sterling!

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Their eyes met, and Meredith ran towards him, calling out, "Terrence!"

He ran to her as well, responding, "Meredith."

Her eyes reddened and her nose tingled as she rushed into his arms, her fears and anxieties finally settling down.

Holding him, she felt grounded.

Terrence looked disheveled, his clothes dirty and his chin stubbled, a far cry from his usually pristine appearance.

Seeing Meredith safe, Terrence's worries eased. He hadn't blamed her for coming to Mondale. All night, knowing she was here, he had been terrified, barely able to close his eyes. "My silly woman," he murmured, his eyes moist as he hugged her. He felt incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderful wife.

"Let's go back to the hotel," Meredith suggested, smiling, holding his hand. With him by her side, she felt like nothing could shake her.

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Terrence took Meredith's hand as they got into the car and headed back to the hotel, where Rick was overwhelmed with relief and ready to celebrate.

Rick nearly cried, "Mr. Sterling, it's so good to see you out."

Terrence patted Rick's shoulder, "You've worked hard."

He could imagine how hard Rick had worked to secure his release in Mondale, a place far from their own turf.

"It's all part of what I should do," Rick said modestly. "I wish I could have been more help."

"You can help now," Meredith smiled. "Ask the hotel to prepare some food."

Terrence had lost a lot of weight during his time away.