I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

While some celebrated, others stewed in their discontent.

Terrence Sterling’s public announcement had dashed the hopes of many, including Fiona and Joy Chaucer.

In the factory dormitory, Fiona clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh as she stared at the image of the couple holding hands on her phone screen. The comments section was filled with praises for the couple. Throughout the event, surrounded by dozens of bodyguards and executives from Sterling Corporation, Terrence had held Meredith’s hand, their steps in perfect sync, drawing envious glances from onlookers.

Her roommate peered at Fiona’s phone, “You’re looking at this news too! I’m so jealous of Mrs. Sterling, Fiona. We’re both women, how come she’s so lucky to marry into wealth, and she’s even pregnant! Look at how happy she looks, I’m so envious.”

Hearing her roommate’s words, Fiona’s grip tightened, her tone dripping with bitterness, “What’s there to be envious of? These high-society shows are just that-shows. Who knows if Terrence Sterling is really good to her behind closed doors? What man isn’t fickle, especially one as rich and handsome as Terrence Sterling?”

Her roommate chuckled, “Fiona, don’t be like that. Even if Terrence Sterling were unfaithful one day, she’s still the legitimate Mrs. Sterling.”

Fiona glared at her roommate and stormed out with her phone.

The girl muttered loudly enough for Fiona to hear, “What’s wrong with her? If she’s so upset, why doesn’t she just find a rich man to marry too?”

Fiona fumed even more upon hearing her roommate’s comment.

Joy Chaucer was equally infuriated by the news. “What is Terrence Sterling thinking, making Meredith public? She doesn’t deserve to be Mrs. Sterling at all.”

Before Terrence announced their marriage, Joy had harbored hopes of breaking them up and ascending as Terrence’s first wife. Now that everyone knew Terrence was married, even if she were to enter the Sterling family later, she would be labeled a homewrecker.

Chloe, listening to Joy’s complaints, frowned, “Why do you care what they do, Joy? How many times have I told you, your job is to learn how to manage the company, to take it over?”

“I’ve told you, I’m not interested, Chloe. Why do you always push me? It’s so annoying.”

Already in a foul mood, Joy was even less patient and rude to Chloe.

“I’m doing this for you. Why do you think I came all the way back here? It’s all for you, Joy Chaucer. Can’t you see that? It’s just a man-there are plenty of men in the world,” Chloe was nearly driven mad. She had devoted herself to her daughter, who showed no ambition and was solely focused on romantic pursuits.

Chloe was a career-oriented woman who could sacrifice everything for her ambitions, but Joy had inherited none of that.

Joy snapped back, “Chloe, you’ve never been married, never even been with a man. Of course, you wouldn’t understand. A man as outstanding as Terrence Sterling should be mine. How could someone lowly like Meredith deserve him? Do you want me to end up like you and mom, all work and no play? That’s so boring.”

Chloe was nearly breathless with frustration-without a man, there would be no Joy Chaucer.

Before Chloe could respond, Joy muttered, “I need to go out for a bit,” and drove off.

Chloe was left to stew in her frustrations alone.

Just after Joy left, Bianca returned and noticed Chloe’s distressed expression, “Chloe, what’s wrong?”

Chloe had almost cried because of Joy’s words. What mother could endure being spoken to like that by her own daughter? “It’s nothing,” Chloe replied, holding back the truth to prevent Bianca from losing even more confidence in handing over the company to Joy.

“Is Joy not home again?” Bianca asked.

“She just left,” Chloe said, unable to make excuses for Joy any longer.

Bianca sighed, “Joy is too playful.”

An idea suddenly struck Chloe, “Bianca, what if we find a man for Joy? She seemed upset about Terrence Sterling announcing his marriage to Meredith online. Maybe if we arrange a marriage for her, she’ll settle down.”

Bianca considered it, “That’s actually a good idea. But who? Joy is stubborn and temperamental, and with all the scandals around her, who would want to marry her?”Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

“What about that boy from the Fieldmouse family?” Chloe suggested. “Harvey, right? He’s about Joy’s age, and he seems decent.”