I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

When Julian heard he was to manage the company, he hesitated. “Reginald, I can’t do it,” Julian said. “I’ve never managed a company before. How can I possibly handle this?”

Reginald replied, “Julian, you don’t need to manage anything. You’re our mother’s son. Just sit there, and people will naturally listen to you! You don’t have to do the work; there are employees for that. Do you want Stella to come back? If she sees your change, she might reconsider.”

These words hit Julian’s soft spot. He still regretted the impulsive divorce. Thinking about Reginald’s assurance that managing the company was simple and recalling Grandma Sterling’s recent scolding, Julian felt his determination ignite. Clenching his fist, he said, “Reginald, you’re right. I’m the eldest in the family. After living off the family for so many years, it’s time I did something for us. Mom is getting old, and Terry is blind. I need to take responsibility and show everyone.”

Reginald patted Julian’s shoulder with a smile. “Julian, that’s the spirit. I believe in you. But don’t mention that it was my idea.”Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

Julian was puzzled. “Why not?”

“I’ve been away from home for thirty years and haven’t been involved in anything. I’ve heard that our brothers fought Terry for control of the company and came to no good end. If Terry knows it was my idea, he might get suspicious.”

“Terry isn’t like that, and neither are you,” Julian said nonchalantly. “Don’t worry; I won’t say anything.”

Deep down, Reginald hid a triumphant smile. The second step in bringing down the Sterling family was having Julian take over the company. Ethan Channing had schemed for years without significantly harming Sterling Corporation’s interests. Reginald couldn’t wait any longer; this was his chance to ruin the Sterling family through Julian.

Unaware of Reginald’s trap, Julian was eager to do a good job.

In the afternoon, Julian went to the hospital to inform Terrence about his decision to oversee the company.

Terrence immediately sensed something was off and asked, “Dad, why do you suddenly want to go to the company?”

Remembering Reginald’s advice, Julian said, “I’ve been idle at home with nothing to do. Your eyes aren’t well, and your grandmother is getting old. How can I continue doing nothing at home? I want to contribute to this family.”

Meredith remained silent on the side; Terrence would make the decision.

Could Julian have this realization after half a lifetime? Terrence didn’t believe it; Reginald must have instigated it.

“Terry, what do you think?” Julian asked nervously when Terrence didn’t respond. “Give me a chance to prove myself so I won’t be useless all my life.”

“Alright,” Terrence agreed. “You can go to the company tomorrow. If you need help, ask Linda.”

“Son, you agreed?” Julian was thrilled. “That’s great! I’ll go tomorrow. Son, take care of yourself in the hospital; don’t worry. Your eyes will get better.”

Terrence agreed for two reasons: to see what Reginald would do next and to give Julian a chance to prove himself.

However, this opportunity would likely be more of a setback.

But after half a lifetime, wanting to try was progress.

Julian left the hospital happily while Meredith expressed her concern. “Isn’t it rash to hand over the company to Dad? He knows nothing about it.”

“Do you know why he wants in?” With no outsiders around, Terrence didn’t pretend to be blind and looked at Meredith directly. “Reginald is making his move.”

“Against the company?” Meredith asked. “He really wants to bring down the Sterling family.”

“It’s better if Dad knows nothing about it; it gives them an opening,” Terrence said calmly. “I’ll use this situation to our advantage.” He then asked Meredith, “Have you done everything I asked?”

“It’s done,” Meredith replied. “We’ve prepared a new financial report with no visible flaws. The company is almost an empty shell now; most assets have been transferred.”

“Good,” Terrence said with a cold glint in his eyes. “Now we just wait for them to walk into our trap.”