I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Hearing that someone wanted Terrence dead, Selene was shocked. “Who wants Terrence’s life?”

“Selene, you forget our rules. Orders from the master cannot be disobeyed, and the client’s information cannot be disclosed,” Damien said with a smile. “I look forward to seeing you complete the task.”

Selene frowned. “I’m injured. I can’t take on the task. I’ll explain it to the master myself.”

Damien replied, “Selene, even if you don’t take action, the master will send someone else, and Terrence will still die.”

In the Celestial Alliance, Selene wasn’t the most skilled assassin, but she was the only one who had never failed a mission. Selene knew that if someone else from the Celestial Alliance was sent, as Damien said, the outcome wouldn’t change unless the client canceled the order.

Selene was eager to know who had bought Terrence’s life from the Celestial Alliance. She asked, “How much did they offer? How much will I get from this job?”

“That’s the cold-hearted Selene I know,” Damien sneered. “They offered twenty million dollars. You’ll get fifty percent after it’s done.”

“Fine, tell the master I’ll take this job,” Selene said, clutching her shoulder. “But not now.”

“They gave a three-month deadline, enough time for you to heal,” Damien said with a meaningful smile before leaving.

After Damien left, Selene sat by her bedside for a long time. The breakfast Harvey had bought had already gone cold.

“Selene.” A familiar voice pulled her out of her thoughts.

It was Meredith who had arrived. Harvey had called Meredith over because it was inconvenient for him to take care of Selene alone.

“Where are you hurt?” Meredith asked anxiously, holding Little Lucky in her arms. Originally, Meredith had taken Little Lucky to Ravenwood but came over after getting Harvey’s call.

Little Lucky was adorable and instantly made all worries disappear. Selene couldn’t help but reach out and gently tug Little Lucky’s chubby hand. She told Meredith, “It’s nothing serious, just a small wound on my back.”

Since Selene was wearing clothes, Meredith couldn’t see the wound. Seeing that Selene could talk normally and looked in good spirits, she felt relieved.

Knowing that Selene was part of the Celestial Alliance and lived a life on the edge, Meredith couldn’t help but say, “Selene, have you ever thought about living an ordinary and simple life? You’re a woman; you shouldn’t put yourself in dangerous situations. You could be like other women-fall in love, have your own career and hobbies, start a family, have children, and watch them grow up. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

Meredith believed that someone as exceptional as Selene could live a good life without having to risk her life constantly. But Meredith wasn’t part of Selene’s world; she didn’t understand what it meant to have no choice.

Selene always dreamed of the kind of life Meredith described. But…

Selene didn’t respond. She looked at Meredith with concern and couldn’t imagine how Meredith would react if she knew that one day she might have to kill Terrence.

Once a mission from the Celestial Alliance was issued, it would not stop until completed. If she failed, another person would continue.

“Selene?” Meredith called out again when she saw her dazing off.

After going through so much, Meredith had learned to cherish those around her. Regardless of what might happen in the future, she believed in treasuring the present without regrets.

Selene asked, “Have you or Terrence offended anyone recently? Besides Joy Chaucer.”

This question broke Celestial Alliance rules since they weren’t supposed to investigate clients’ information. However, Joy Chaucer didn’t have enough influence to contact Celestial Alliance directly and could be ruled out.

Meredith was slightly stunned. Why would Selene ask if she or Terrence had offended anyone? Could Selene’s injury be related to them?

Meredith said, “Recently we did offend someone-the owner behind CC Club, named Ethan Channing. Terrence hasn’t figured out what grudge he has with this person yet. Why do you ask?”Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

Ethan Channing?

“Just curious,” Selene replied as she planned to investigate Ethan Channing privately.

Anyone capable of placing an order with Celestial Alliance wasn’t simple; they needed substantial funds and influence.

Every client’s information was stored in Celestial Alliance’s database; they thoroughly investigated each client before accepting any orders.

Knowing that Selene liked to keep things mysterious, Meredith didn’t press further. She stayed with Selene at the hospital until Harvey arrived before leaving.

After Meredith left, Selene insisted on being discharged from the hospital despite Harvey’s objections and even against the doctor’s advice.

Harvey stood his ground: “I saved your life; I’m your savior. You have to listen to me if you’re going to leave-come back with me until you’re fully healed.”

“No way,” Selene refused flatly.

Harvey retorted, “What? Afraid I’ll make you repay me with your body? I’m not interested in someone as cold as you. If it weren’t for Meredith asking me to take care of you, I wouldn’t bother.”

Hearing that it was at Meredith’s request made Selene return to Harvey’s car: “Drive.”