I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

It was not the first time Meredith had called Terrence Sterling as such, but it was always in private-this was the first time she had done so publicly. Given the day's events, her being Terrence Sterling's wife was no longer a secret, at least not to those present. Indeed, Meredith's relationship with Terrence Sterling was now completely exposed.

Undoubtedly, Meredith had also intended to slap Joy Chaucer in the face with this revelation. After all, wasn't Joy the one who wanted to marry Terrence Sterling? Unfortunately for her, the coveted Mrs. Sterling title already belonged to Meredith now.

This was Meredith's way of seeking revenge for the evening's grievances. She was not one to hold grudges-she preferred to settle them on the spot.

The word "dear" held a special significance for Terrence Sterling, filling him with a sense of pride. He was just proud to be Meredith's husband. However, for Joy Chaucer, these words were a thunderbolt from the blue. Meredith was married to Terrence Sterling?

How could that be?

Terrence Sterling was certainly not married.

Caught off guard, Joy Chaucer rebuked sharply, "Meredith, are you insane? Have you had too much to drink? Do you even know who he is? He's..."

"I am Meredith's husband," Terrence Sterling interjected, his voice icy as he clasped Meredith's hands, their wedding rings sparkling brilliantly.

Joy Chaucer felt she was going mad. Wasn't Meredith supposed to be marrying some old man? How could it be Terrence Sterling? Overwhelmed, Joy Chaucer, despite her wheelchair, stood up in disbelief, "Terrence Sterling, what are you saying? Meredith is your wife? How is that possible? When did you two get married? We were engaged; how could you marry her, this... this vile woman..."

The word "vile" darkened Terrence Sterling's expression, and he swiftly silenced Joy Chaucer by grabbing her mouth.

The onlookers were stunned, fearing Terrence Sterling might escalate things further.

"If you insult her again, you might as well lose your tongue," Terrence coldly warned Joy Chaucer, who felt a chill down her spine, sensing the murderous intent in his eyes.

She believed he might actually do it. Terrence released Joy Chaucer, who fell back into her wheelchair, while Quinlan Aubrey, witnessing the scene, discreetly left the crowd. He wasn't about to provoke the notorious Terrence Sterling, known in the capital as a fearsome figure.

Quinlan Aubrey, a mere playboy among the elite, stood no chance against Terrence Sterling. His ability to avoid trouble around Terrence was perhaps why he had survived so long in their circles.

Joy Chaucer was dumbfounded, turning to Harvey Fieldmouse, "Harvey Fieldmouse, tell me this isn't true. Terrence Sterling and Meredith aren't really together."

Harvey stepped forward, standing next to Meredith, and announced, "Allow me to reintroduce her. This is Mrs. Sterling."

This statement shattered Joy Chaucer's illusions. Her voice shrill with emotion, she protested, "Terrence Sterling, this doesn't count. I am your fiancée."

"What fiancée. I never said I would marry you," Terrence retorted, drawing Meredith close, his favoritism toward her unmistakable.

As he spoke, his gaze hardened, falling on Kendrick Gould on the ground, "Did you drug Meredith?"

Hearing this, Joy Chaucer panicked, hoping Kendrick Gould would confess and spare her any involvement.

Kendrick Gould, desperate to save his own life and innocent of the charges, vigorously denied, "It wasn't me, Mr. Sterling, really, I was just out of my mind, please spare me."

Seeing Kendrick deny the allegations, Terrence gently asked Meredith, "Dear, who did it?"

Meredith stared at Joy Chaucer, who, sensing her doom, saw Terrence's icy gaze turn toward her.

"Was it you?"

"It wasn't me..." Joy hurriedly denied, "I just came to see what happened. What drugging? I don't know about that."

She thought denying it would make Meredith let her go?

Meredith was no saint; she had nearly been raped and would not let this go without justice.

As the truth came out, Davina, terrified in the crowd, prayed Meredith wouldn't find out, but Meredith approached her directly, "Davina, the water you handed me, and the drug in it, who gave those to you? Think carefully before you answer."