I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 439: There's More to It

A pregnant woman needs security above all. What women seek is simply a response for every action, an explanation for every detail. Terrence Sterling had achieved this, earning even the reluctant admiration of his fellow men, including Forrest Landwright. As night fell, Terrence Sterling and a few associates arrived at the CC Club. Upon entering, Terrence surveyed the surroundings. Led by a waiter, they proceeded to a private booth. Terrence's visit was motivated by a desire to learn more about the club's owner.

No sooner had Terrence stepped inside the club than Ethan Channing, working in his top-floor office, received a notification of Terrence's arrival. Surprised, Ethan wondered if it was coincidence or something more. One of his men suggested, "Mr. Channing, should we find an excuse to throw them out?"

"Foolish," Ethan retorted. "We're in business to open doors, not close them. Doing that would only arouse suspicion. Just keep watch and report any activity."

"Yes, Mr. Channing," his subordinate complied and left.

Joy Chaucer, silent until then, spoke up, "Do you have a history with Terrence Sterling?"

Ethan, not particularly inclined to explain, simply responded while holding his cigar, "It's none of your concern. Perhaps Terrence is here for you. After all, 'if you don't cut the weeds, they grow back with the spring breeze."

Joy scoffed. "My mother has confessed. What does it have to do with me? Terrence can't touch me."

Ethan's smile was cryptic as he dropped two names: "Fiona Woods, Ruby Kim!"

Joy's face paled. "Fiona's death has nothing to do with me. I didn't harm her."

She didn't know how Fiona had died, but from what she knew of Ethan Channing and her instincts, she was sure he was involved.

Joy continued, "Meredith is about to give birth. The child is Meredith and Terrence Sterling's treasure. A mishap now would be devastating."

"The schemes you women think of," Ethan sneered. "I'm not low enough to harm a child. Now leave, use the back door, and don't let people see you."

Dismissed by Ethan, Joy left through the club's back door, where she encountered a garbage collector. The foul smell made her gag. "Move away, you stink," she muttered disdainfully, pinching her nose. The man apologized with his head bowed. Joy, uninterested in further interaction, walked away.

Once Joy left in her car, the man lifted his head-it was Justin. He had been investigating Fiona's death, and since Fiona was connected to Joy, he had been following her to gather evidence.

Justin too followed Joy to an apartment complex. He had learned from the police that Fiona had been poisoned and was trying to find out who was responsible.

Back inside the club, Terrence Sterling and his group were not drinking much, just toasting symbolically with a few others who were familiar with Bianca. The conversation turned to Bianca's sudden death.

"One of us, William said, "It's such a pity Mrs. Chaucer passed so suddenly. I had dinner with her just two days before she was hospitalized. I went on a trip and by the time I returned, she was gone." Forrest Landwright added, "Mrs. Chaucer was such a good person. To die by her own sister's hand..."

Markus chimed in, "Human nature, human hearts. Money is the ultimate test."

Terrence nodded, "It was indeed sudden."

Forrest continued, "Mrs. Chaucer was in good health; she had just had a check-up. How could she fall ill so quickly and severely? I heard her organs failed. Terrence, the death of your mother-in-law, there might be more to it, don't you think?"