I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 382: Trouble Brewing

Chloe had just finished a phone call with a friend in Mondale when Bianca's voice startled her from behind. "Chloe, who were you talking to?"

Bianca, who had been discharged from the hospital after a two-day stay, was still weak and resting at home, unable to go to the office. Unbeknownst to her, the meals she consumed daily were laden with items that burdened her liver, each paired with fruit, water, or tea, gradually poisoning her body with incompatible food toxins.

Chloe jumped, guiltily responding, "Just a friend calling, Bianca. Are you going out?"

"I'm visiting the Sterling family. Terry's issue isn't resolved yet, and I heard he's still detained by the Mondale police." Bianca looked pale, evidently pushing herself despite her frailty.

"You shouldn't go, Bianca. You're not well; you might faint again," Chloe advised. "Just rest more. A phone call should suffice."

"A phone call isn't the same as being there in person," Bianca insisted, determined to make the trip herself.

Unable to persuade her otherwise, Chloe let the matter drop.

Bianca had her driver take her to Ravenwood. Grandma Sterling, overwhelmed and stressed, had just taken her medication and was settling in for a nap when Bianca arrived, greeted by Julian. Seeing Bianca's poor complexion, Julian expressed concern, "Bianca, are you sick?"

"I was unwell and stayed in the hospital for a couple of days," Bianca explained. "How is Terry's situation? And Meredith? Are they okay?"

"Mondale's legal system is strict, particularly regarding rape charges. They take it very seriously. With Terry caught up in this, they won't let the Sterling family off easily," Julian said angrily. "It's a setup by Mondale's people to extort Terry. Why should we believe what that woman says? My son would never do such a thing."

Terrence Sterling, a prominent businessman from Auroraville with substantial wealth, found himself in deep trouble in Mondale.

"We need a skilled lawyer for this case, someone who can fight this tough battle," Bianca said. "I trust Terry too. This isn't just about money; it involves more intricate dealings and interests. But right now, our priority is to get Terry back home." Bianca was well-versed in the intricacies of the business world.

Julian sighed, "Meredith has already gone to Mondale, hoping she can bring him back."

"Worried, Bianca remarked, "Meredith went to Mondale? Alone? She's pregnant and had a threatened miscarriage before. She shouldn't be traveling."

"Meredith went with a bodyguard. She didn't inform us beforehand; she just decided on her own, and we couldn't stop her."

In Mondale.

After nearly forty hours of flight, the plane landed at New York Airport in Mondale.

The first thing Meredith did was contact Rick to meet up and plan a visit to the local police station to see Terrence Sterling, who had been detained there for almost a month. Despite Rick's attempts to post bail, only a lawyer could see Terrence in person.

Surprised to see her, Rick asked, "Mrs. Sterling, why are you here? Alone?"

Selene Cove, carrying luggage, walked up silently.

"Just the two of you?" Rick asked, seeing Selene.

Selene nodded.

Rick became anxious, "Selene Cove, why did you bring Mrs. Sterling here? It's complicated here, and with Mrs. Sterling pregnant, what will I tell Mr. Sterling if something happens?"

"I can ensure Meredith's safety," Selene assured.

Meredith cut in, "Rick, stop fussing. I'm already here, so stop with the worry. I want to see Terrence Sterling. Can you arrange it?"

Rick shook his head, "It's not possible. The woman Terrence is involved with is the goddaughter of a local mafia boss. With both the underworld and the law pressing down, it's not easy to get a meeting."

"Then I want to see this Marry. If you can't manage it, give me her details. I'll find a way," Meredith said determinedly. "Now that I'm here, I'm definitely bringing him back."