I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Harvey Fieldmouse tried to change the subject, fearing that Azure might bring up something that could lead Meredith to confront Terrence. Azure’s presence at the cheese fondue restaurant for several days and her pointed remarks were not lost on Meredith, who was keenly listening to everything, playing the role of an unconcerned outsider.

Azure’s comments, tinged with jealousy and resentment, were understandable given that Terrence, a highly eligible bachelor, had married someone else. As she sipped her tea, Azure lamented, “If I had known that leaving would cost me the most important man in my life, I wouldn’t have cared for this principal position. If it hadn’t been for Terrence’s mother, we wouldn’t have had these regrets. I wouldn’t have gone abroad, and perhaps I would have been the one married to him.”

Azure was using her conversation with Harvey to air her grievances about her relationship with Terrence, obviously directing her comments towards Meredith. Her blunt words made Harvey very nervous.

“Why bring up this old stuff now?” Harvey quickly said, trying to stop her. “Azure, you might be too drunk; let me take you home.”

“I haven’t had any alcohol; I’m perfectly sober,” Azure retorted, glancing at Meredith, who had remained indifferent throughout the exchange. Azure was frustrated by Meredith’s calm demeanor, unable to gauge her intentions.

Even someone less observant should have realized the nature of Azure’s past relationship with Terrence, yet Meredith showed no reaction. Azure, unable to contain her impatience any longer, directly challenged Meredith, “Madam, if your husband doesn’t love you and has another woman in his heart, would you still want him?”

At this, Harvey’s face fell, and he sternly interjected, “Azure, what nonsense are you spouting? I’m taking you home now. It must have been jet lag.” He tried to lead Azure away, but she shrugged off his hand, fixating her gaze on Meredith, demanding an answer.

Meredith set down her glass, her gaze cool and composed as she met Azure’s. “No, I wouldn’t want him. If my husband loves another woman, I certainly wouldn’t keep him.”

Meredith then turned to Harvey and noted, “Miss Azure has been eating cheese fondue here for several days. She’s been back long enough to adjust to the time difference. She’s very much alert.”

Harvey knew they were in trouble.

Azure, refusing to back down, laid everything on the table: “Meredith, Terrence loves me. I hope you can let him go. Marrying a man who doesn’t cherish you won’t bring you happiness.”

Meredith smiled faintly, “I don’t see it that way. I know my husband’s heart better than anyone; we are happy. Whatever happened between you and Terrence is in the past. I’m sorry for your loss, but it’s history. Miss Azure, as a public figure, you should be careful with your words and actions. It would be a shame for all your efforts to go to waste.”

Azure, angered by Meredith’s composed response, pressed on, “So you won’t let him go? How long have you known him? Do you truly understand him? We live in Thornfield Gardens because he bought it after I mentioned I liked it. Don’t tell me you’re okay with that.”

As the tension between the two women escalated, Harvey frantically texted Terrence for help: “Boss, you need to come to the restaurant now. Your wife and Azure are about to clash.”Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.