I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

In this world, there are no unsolvable problems, only insufficient offers. The Sterling family’s social status was built by Grandma Sterling and elevated by Terrence. Julian, in reality, was just a “loafer” with no real power or money.

Aubrey pondered this as Grandma Sterling glanced at her and said, “Enough thinking. If you won’t name your price, I’ll give you one. Five hundred thousand dollars to keep your mouth shut about this. If you’re not satisfied, go find Julian and see if he can marry you or give you money. He doesn’t have any authority in this family.”

Aubrey knew Julian had no say in matters. If Terrence and Grandma Sterling were determined, Julian would only get a minimal allowance for support. Stella, being Terrence’s biological mother, naturally had a better deal with plenty of money at her disposal, all paid for by her son. Aubrey had no right to the Sterling family’s money; Terrence wouldn’t spend a dime on someone unrelated.

After some thought, Aubrey said, “Grandma Sterling, you may look down on me, but five hundred thousand is too little. The Sterling family is wealthy; you could easily offer a few million.”

“You want millions?” Grandma Sterling said calmly while holding her cane. “Fine, go to Julian. He’s over fifty now and not in great shape, but he can still give you millions-if not all at once, then in installments.”

At first, Aubrey didn’t understand and smiled broadly. When she realized what Grandma Sterling meant, her face darkened with anger. “Grandma Sterling, you’re being unreasonable.”

Aubrey was shocked that such a suggestive remark came from Grandma Sterling’s mouth. Asking Julian for millions wasn’t about money but about his seed-each time worth millions.

Grandma Sterling’s face turned stern and authoritative. “You’re the one being unreasonable here. Show her out.”

The butler immediately approached. “Miss Aubrey, please.”

Aubrey was furious. “Grandma Sterling!”

But Grandma Sterling remained unmoved.

Aubrey knew that once she stepped out of that door, she’d lose her bargaining power. Five hundred thousand was still money; she gritted her teeth and said, “Fine, five hundred thousand it is.”

Everything went according to Grandma Sterling’s plan. She wrote a check and signed an agreement before sending Aubrey away.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

As Aubrey left the mansion, she encountered Julian and Reginald in the yard and shot them a resentful glance. She had gained nothing from either man but still considered herself lucky since nothing happened between her and Julian despite sharing a bed.

Seeing Aubrey leave, Julian hurried into the living room. “Mom, did you persuade Aubrey?”

“Behave yourself from now on,” Grandma Sterling said wearily. “If you cause more trouble, I can’t handle it anymore.”

She had raised an incompetent son who couldn’t manage anything.

“Mom, I’m sorry for causing trouble,” Julian admitted.

Grandma Sterling sighed. “As a son, you’re not dutiful; as a father, you’re irresponsible. You’ve spent your life indulging in pleasures without achieving anything significant. Even your marriage is a mess now that you’re divorced from Stella, and Terry has poor eyesight leaving the burden on Xiaosheng’s shoulders. You’re truly useless.”

Julian felt ashamed under his mother’s rebuke while Reginald watched from outside the living room.

After scolding him briefly, Grandma Sterling retired to her room to rest.

Julian sat in the living room smoking and sighing deeply.

Reginald approached him. “Julian, don’t be so distressed.”

“Reginald,” Julian said dejectedly, “I’ve lived half my life without accomplishing anything significant. Am I really such a failure? I can’t do business or anything else well; my life has always been arranged by Mom-marriage, children… Even Terry’s upbringing was handled by Mom without my involvement. This family doesn’t seem to need me at all. Now that I’m divorced from Stella and Terry has poor eyesight leaving Xiaosheng with the burden again-I feel utterly useless.”

“Julian,” Reginald encouraged him, “don’t say that. I think you’re capable; don’t underestimate yourself without trying first! Mom is getting old; Terry’s eyesight is poor; Meredith is busy taking care of Rowan-this is your chance to prove yourself.”

“What should I do?” Julian asked eagerly like someone injected with new energy. “Reginald, tell me what to do.”

“Sterling Corporation needs someone to take charge,” Reginald suggested smoothly. “You should step up now so Mom can see your change and Terry can feel reassured too.”

“I believe in you.”