I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Justin nearly passed out when he saw the headlines. Alone in his car, he stared at the video interviews on his phone, watched Mr. Thatcher’s face, scrolled through the abusive comments, and thought about his recent sacrifices for his family. Overwhelmed, he broke down and wept, hiding in his car.

His personal information had been leaked. Calls kept coming in; he answered a few at first, only to be met with insults, leading him to reluctantly turn off his phone. Fearing for his safety, Justin didn’t dare go home or turn his phone back on, and drove out of the city alone.

At the cheese fondue restaurant, Meredith had been live streaming with Grandma Sterling for a long time. She decided to take a walk down to the lobby to check on the business. Business was good that day, and as Meredith passed by a table of customers, she overheard them talking about Justin.

“That lawyer is despicable, absolutely disgusting.”

“Exactly, to think he could do such a thing to his own niece.”

“He looks decent enough; who would have thought he’d be so vile.”

“Looks can be deceiving, and he’s a lawyer, you never know.”

“People like him should be exposed to prevent more victims. What’s his name again? Justin Hann, right?”

Confused, Meredith asked with a smile, “Excuse me, what are you discussing? I heard you mention some Justin Hann. What happened with this Justin Hann?”

Initially thinking it might be someone else with the same name, Meredith’s curiosity got the better of her. The customers, filled with righteous indignation, explained, “We’re talking about a scumbag. Look at this, a lawyer molesting his own niece, it’s revolting, everyone’s cursing him out.”

“Right, you should see for yourself, stay away from such people if you ever encounter them.”

Shocked, Meredith saw the news on the customer’s phone, including a video of Mr. Thatcher causing a scene at the law firm. “How could he, he can’t do this,” she refused to believe it.

The customer continued, “Don’t be deceived by a man’s looks. Even his own father came forward to accuse him, how could it be wrong? There’s even a recording from his niece.”

Another customer added, “It’s truly sad, that poor girl will carry this memory for life.”

The media capitalized on the sensational story, making Justin the most vilified man online in almost no time.

Meredith had just met Justin that morning, and within a few hours, this catastrophe had unfolded. She immediately tried to call Justin, but his phone was turned off. She then called his office, only to be told he wasn’t there.

Unable to reach Justin, Meredith was frantic with worry.

Fiona, having seen the news, was also worried about Justin. With his phone switched off, her only option was to go to the restaurant to find Meredith. “Meredith, is there any way to contact Justin? Where is he? I just saw the news and learned he’s in trouble,” Fiona said, still feeling a bit of conscience for Justin.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

They had grown up together, and he was someone she had once secretly adored for all her life. With Justin in trouble, she was also anxious. “I can’t reach him either,” Meredith replied, growing more anxious by the minute, “I’m going to his house to look for him.”

“I’ll come with you,” Fiona offered.

At that moment, the two set aside their past grievances and headed together to Justin’s residence, which Meredith had purchased and knew well.

Meredith drove. This time, Meredith did not drive her usual Mercedes but a Porsche, and Fiona, feeling envious of the cars Meredith had, commented, “This car is really comfortable, luxury cars are just different.”