I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Meredith’s perspective was one that Terrence Sterling greatly appreciated.

“Of course, choosing a wife is not just about finding a spouse but about finding a good mother for children and a partner to strengthen the family with,” he often remarked. When Terrence married Meredith, he considered all these aspects. The Sterling family did not require a match of social or financial equals, nor did they need outsiders meddling in their company affairs. What they needed was someone who could share both the good times and the bad.

Meredith smiled, moving closer to him. “And what about me?” she asked playfully.

“You are sweet,” Terrence replied as he kissed her gently. Her lips were as soft and sweet as he remembered, and he felt content and fortunate in this moment of intimacy.

He had planned to drop Meredith off at the restaurant where Grandma Sterling had already arrived with a photographer in tow. Ignoring Terrence as if she hadn’t seen him, Grandma Sterling pulled Meredith aside. “Hurry up, we need to shoot a good promotional video today.”

“Why are you here so early, Grandma?” Meredith inquired.

“I just can’t sleep well anymore, dear. I woke up at dawn and came straight here,” Grandma Sterling explained.

“Grandma, at least you can say something to me,” Terrence said, raising his hand.

Grandma Sterling glanced at him, squinting as if trying to place his face. “And who might this handsome man be?” she teased.

Meredith and Terrence exchanged a look of resignation. It seemed that Grandma Sterling, despite her age, had feigned not recognizing her most beloved grandson this time.

Terrence whispered to Meredith, “You are now the apple of Grandma’s eye now. Stay with her; I’ll head to the office.”

“Go ahead, you have things to handle,” Meredith replied with a smile.

As soon as Terrence left, Grandma Sterling chuckled. “He really thinks I’m senile.”

“So, you knew it was him all along?” Meredith laughed.

“Of course, I did. Don’t mind my age; I’m sharp as ever. It’s Julian who’s the real fool,” Grandma Sterling proudly proclaimed, referring to her eldest son.

Meredith chose not to comment, knowing better than to agree openly that her father-in-law was a fool. Grandma Sterling continued, “That fool Julian, bringing Leyton into our home as if he’s picking up a stray, not realizing he’s letting in a wolf, a thankless wolf.”

Meredith was aware of the past conflicts between Leyton and Terrence Sterling, and she had heard rumors of Leyton’s subsequent downfall. “Grandma, is it true that Leyton got brain injuries?”

“Let me tell you, Julian is the one with the worst brain injuries,” Grandma Sterling ranted about her son.

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At the office, Linda had already prepared a file on the journalist Aubrey Owens. “Mr. Sterling, these are the domestic dispute cases Aubrey Owens has reported over the years,” Linda explained. “This woman has no bottom line it seems. As long as it generates buzz, regardless of the truth, she can spin it spectacularly. Many have ended their lives because of her stories.”

“Suicides?” Terrence raised an eyebrow.

“Earlier this year, Aubrey reported a case where a wicked daughter-in-law kicked her mother-in-law out, but the truth was the daughter-in-law was fighting to protect her husband and child from abusive in-laws,” Linda clarified. “Her husband was weak, always bullied by his parents, and his former wife had been driven away by them. In desperation, the woman fought back, and unable to withstand the media pressure from Aubrey’s misleading articles, she ended her own life by jumping into a river.”

Aubrey Owens had a decent reputation online, covering many family disputes. Yet, these were merely superficial appearances; her reports often exacerbated deeper conflicts, leading to more tragedies, including domestic violence deaths and suicides.

Terrence, typically insulated from such personal dramas by his business world, would not have delved into these matters if not for a recent incident involving his friend. After reviewing Aubrey Owens’ profile, he decided, “Linda, contact the families of the victims. We need to make a video. People should know how many lives are hidden behind Aubrey Owens’ stories, and ensure she is banished from the industry forever.”Content provided by NôvelDrama.Org.