I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

This was the first time their parents, both families, sat down for a meal together. With Bianca gone, as Meredith’s father, Darcy DuMont had to be Meredith’s strongest support. Julian and Darcy DuMont had known each other for over twenty years, and now sitting together again was a twist of fate.

Julian was happy and drank too much. Darcy DuMont also needed a good drink, and with Julian accompanying him, they could drink even more freely. During their drinking session, the two decided on Meredith and Terrence Sterling’s wedding, even discussing the details.

Meredith and Terrence Sterling did not object. In that moment, Meredith suddenly understood the significance of a wedding. It was not only a ceremony for two people to unite but also a way to express blessings to both sets of parents, friends, and family. The wedding had to happen to fulfill the wishes of both parents.

After drinking, both men were heavily intoxicated. In the end, it was Terrence Sterling who helped each of them into the car and took them back to Ravenwood. After dropping them off at Ravenwood, Terrence Sterling and Meredith returned to their own home.

On the way back, Meredith said, “I could tell my dad drank a lot today; he seemed relieved.”

“He needed to vent,” Terrence Sterling said while driving with one hand. “Did you find him at the cemetery?”

“Yes,” Meredith took a deep breath. “My dad actually spent the night at the cemetery. I used to be terrified of the dark and of dead people; I couldn’t have stayed in a cemetery overnight.”

“In your dad’s eyes, the person he loved most is lying there. Being there brings him closer to your mom, so he’s not afraid anymore.”

Meredith understood; because of love, there was no fear. When loved ones are lying there, how could one be afraid?

“After being out for a few hours, I miss Little Lucky,” Meredith mentioned her daughter with a soft heart. “By the way, why did Leyton Sterling go to the company today?”

“He stole my seal,” Terrence Sterling’s lips curved slightly. “The person behind him is getting impatient.”

“Are you talking about… Ethan Channing, the owner of CC Club?”

Terrence Sterling hadn’t told Meredith about this matter but was surprised she guessed it. “How did you know Leyton Sterling is backed by Ethan Channing?”

“I guessed,” Meredith said. “Recently, the only one opposing you is Ethan Channing. I’m just curious about his motive; I don’t believe it’s for Joy Chaucer.”

“I haven’t figured out Ethan Channing’s intentions either,” Terrence Sterling looked serious. “I’m having someone continue investigating.”

“By the way, Selene told me she went out to handle something,” Meredith said. “I’m worried she might be in trouble again. Have you found out about Selene’s background?”

“I got news this morning,” Terrence Sterling said. “Selene is an assassin from Celestial Alliance, but it’s strange; someone of her level wouldn’t take on a bodyguard job. It’s quite miraculous Rick found her.”

Actually, Rick stumbled upon her by chance; he just posted a job ad for a female bodyguard, and Selene applied.

Hearing this, Meredith felt a pang of sympathy. “For her to get where she is today as a girl must not have been easy. When I asked her before, she said her parents were dead; she must have had a hard life.”

Assassins live on the edge of danger every day; how did Selene end up on this path? After spending months with Selene, Meredith realized she wasn’t bloodthirsty or ruthless.

Meanwhile…

In an alley in Auroraville, Selene stumbled out with injuries on her back bleeding profusely while being chased. She had rappelled down from several stories high but fell two meters short due to exhaustion.

She didn’t have time to rest and continued moving forward after getting up. The area was remote with a car parked ahead in the alleyway with its lights on; there seemed to be a shadow near the wall.

It looked like someone… urinating against the wall.

Due to poor lighting, she couldn’t see clearly.

Selene quickened her pace and stumbled forward. Before the person urinating could react, she opened the driver’s door and got in.

“What the hell? Stealing my car?”

The person urinating was Harvey Fieldmouse who couldn’t find a restroom in time and decided to relieve himself here.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

Harvey quickly reacted by pulling up his pants and getting into the back seat just in time.

“Are you tired of living? Stealing my car…”

Harvey hadn’t noticed it was Selene yet and reached out to grab her when he heard footsteps chasing from the alley. Selene stepped on the gas pedal and drove off.

Due to inertia, Harvey fell backward then lurched forward again hitting his nose on the seat which made him see stars from pain.

Harvey was furious but froze when he saw it was a woman with a long wound on her back soaked in blood.

“If you want to live, shut up! I’m just borrowing your car; I’ll return it soon.” Selene didn’t know who he was but endured the pain to keep him quiet.

The voice sounded familiar to Harvey who leaned forward for a closer look. “Selene? What the hell! It’s you?”