I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 373: The DuMonts

Bianca had always appreciated Joy Chaucer's demeanor, which was usually a source of pride. However, learning that Joy was not her biological daughter had subtly shifted her feelings. "Focus on your wedding; it's a significant event in your life. Don't just listen to what others say, go check the venue for anything that might be missing," Bianca advised, rejecting Joy's request to accompany her to the company. Glancing at the clock, she added, "I need to head to the office now." The driver and assistant were already waiting downstairs.

As Bianca left, Joy clenched her fists, her eyes darkening as she watched Bianca's departing figure. Holding a bowl, she thought to herself, 'Sooner or later, I will be the one in charge of the Chaucer family.' At Falconer Holdings, Bianca remained the decisive and renowned 'Iron Lady' of the industry. After back-to-back meetings, she took a brief rest at her office.

The phone rang on her desk. "Any leads?" Bianca asked as she answered. The caller was the private detective she had hired, never giving up the search for her biological daughter. The search had to be secretive to avoid unnecessary upheaval at the company. Above all, Bianca was still driven by familial bonds and did not want to embarrass Chloe and Joy Chaucer.

"If it were before, I would have considered leaving the company to Joy Chaucer, but now, I've changed my mind. I need to find my daughter as soon as possible," Bianca had thought to herself.

The detective replied, "No news yet. According to the records of missing persons and new admissions to the orphanage, there were over thirty orphans admitted the same month, twenty-five of whom were girls. We need more time to check each one." "Alright, I'll give you more time," Bianca responded. "Find my daughter and bring her back safely."

Outside the office, the assistant overheard the conversation as she was about to enter. She realized Bianca was searching for her daughter and quietly left to inform Chloe. Chloe had long ensured that Bianca's assistant was loyal to her, keeping an eye on all Bianca's actions.

Chloe had been paving the way for Joy Chaucer, putting in a lot of effort. Learning that Bianca was secretly searching for her biological daughter made Chloe anxious. Meredith was also searching for her biological parents, and it was only a matter of time before these secrets came out. If Bianca found her daughter, Joy Chaucer would lose her chance to take over Falconer Holdings.

Unable to openly stop Bianca, Chloe decided to take action through Meredith. She reached Meredith sooner than expected. Just as Meredith, Tessa Granger, and Lucien DuMont finished their meal, Chloe appeared, having obviously visited Merrydale Estate and found them at the restaurant.

Seeing Meredith with guests, Tessa Granger and Lucien DuMont excused themselves. As they left the restaurant, Tessa asked, "Lucien DuMont, how long are you staying in the capital? Why not stay a bit longer? I can show you around." "I'd like that; the capital is a great place," Lucien responded warmly, mentioning his father's fond memories and cultural interest in the city.

"Really? Why didn't your father come this time? He's always welcome here," Tessa said cheerfully.

"He wanted to come," Lucien shrugged with a hint of regret, "but my mother hasn't been well, so maybe another time."

"That's a shame," Tessa replied with a smile, then suggested, "Let's go explore the city now."

"Sure," Lucien agreed, getting into the car. His phone rang, and he quickly answered, "Father, I've arrived in the capital..."