I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 434: A Sole Guardian

Joy Chaucer followed Ethan Channing. He had become her only support and her only choice. As Chloe confessed to her crimes, the truth about Bianca's tragic end resurfaced, dominating the headlines and stirring the city into an uproar. The notion that she plotted against her own sister for inheritance and control of the company sparked rage and condemnation online.

Stella and Julian, upon learning the details, lashed out at Chloe, denouncing her as heartless and inhumane, worse than a dog. They couldn't fathom how Chloe could be so ruthless. Meanwhile, Grandma Sterling was overcome with anger, which worsened her health, confining her to her bed. From upstairs, she could hear Stella's furious accusations.

Holding a photograph of Mr. Chaucer, Grandma Sterling reminisced, her aged hands trembling as she touched the picture, tears in her eyes. "If you were still alive, seeing your daughters like this would break your heart. Chloe was always so competitive, and Bianca, despite her sharp tongue, had a soft heart..." Bianca and Chloe, cherished daughters of a man she loved dearly, now one was imprisoned and the other deceased, leaving Grandma Sterling heartbroken. She mourned the loss alongside Mr. Chaucer.

In the Chaucer family, only Joy Chaucer and Meredith remained.

At the funeral home, Bianca's body lay in a central room, supported by an ice coffin. As Meredith, supported by Terrence Sterling, entered the room, she was greeted by the solemn inscription on the LED screen: "In deep mourning for Ms. Bianca Chaucer." The sight of Bianca's name triggered Meredith's tears. Approaching the coffin, she lifted the yellow cloth covering it and, seeing Bianca's peaceful expression, burst into inconsolable grief. "Mom, I wish this were just a dream," she sobbed, "that you would wake up when it ends. I blame myself-if I had been there, Chloe wouldn't have harmed you."

Terrence, his eyes also filled with tears, comforted Meredith, urging her to look away from the sight that only deepened her sorrow. Stella and Julian arrived to bid their last farewell, both visibly distraught. Concerned for Grandma Sterling's wellbeing. Terrence advised against her coming.

After a final viewing, they proceeded with the cremation. As dusk fell, Meredith, clutching the urn, whispered, "Mom, I'm taking you home." Supported by Terrence, with Stella and Julian close behind, they returned to the Chaucer residence. The household staff lined up to pay their respects as Meredith entered with the urn.

Over the following days, Meredith held a seven-day vigil before laying Bianca to rest. Many who admired Bianca for her integrity and kindness during her life came to pay their respects, affirming Meredith's status as Bianca's daughter and the sole heir to Falconer Holdings. Bianca's extensive network paved the way for Meredith's future.

On the day of the burial, under cloudy skies, Meredith recalled Ruby Kim's curse-that Bianca would die by the hand of a loved one. The Granger family attended, with Tessa Granger and Lucien DuMont among them.

After the funeral, Meredith stopped Lucien DuMont, who was preparing to leave. "Mr. DuMont, may I have a word with you?"