I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 386: It's All Down to Luck

When Alistair Golding set such conditions, Selene Cove finally realized what Meredith had been fighting for all this time.

Meredith was thrilled, having thought Alistair Golding would be tough to deal with, and never expected him to take the bait so quickly.

On second thought, she was a woman, and Alistair Golding, the local bigshot, had never truly seen her as a threat from the bottom of his heart.

Alistair Golding felt he could manipulate her at will, and this was precisely why he had taken the bait.

Meredith chuckled, "Boss, I thought you only gambled with money here. I didn't expect you'd gamble with my life too. Aren't you afraid that if I win, I'll take everything you own? Or... your life?"

This statement excited Alistair Golding immensely, and he arrogantly responded, "The person who wants Alistair Golding's life hasn't been born yet, beauty. Dare to bet?"

Everyone in the casino was watching Meredith. To them, a beautiful woman like her, especially one who was pregnant and betting big, was an easy target. Everyone had their eyes on her.

Meredith flirtatiously brushed back a lock of hair and said, "While you desire me, I naturally can't take your life. This kind of bet is new to me, but quite interesting. If I lose, I am at the boss's disposal. If I win, I ask for a person from the boss." Alistair Golding inquired, "Who?"

Meredith's smile faded, "The president of Sterling Corporation, Terrence Sterling."

Only then did Alistair Golding realize, "You came for that boy?"

Marry, who was nearby and known for her scandalous accusations against Terrence Sterling, tensed up.

In truth, Terrence Sterling had done nothing wrong that night; he was framed by her.

In Auroraville, Terrence Sterling was a dominant businessman, but in Mondale, he could hardly stir any trouble. Just an accusation of rape, whether true or not, along with some fabricated evidence, and with Alistair Golding managing both the underworld and the lawful side, Terrence Sterling would only face lawsuits.

Meredith met Alistair Golding's eagle-sharp gaze and said, "I am Terrence Sterling's wife, Meredith. Mr. Golding, it wasn't easy spending eight hundred million just to meet you."

Initially only interested in Meredith's beauty, Alistair Golding was even more thrilled upon discovering that Meredith had targeted him from the start and had planned her moves meticulously.

"Terrence Sterling's wife, that boy is indeed lucky," Alistair Golding reached out to touch Meredith's cheek, but Selene Cove immediately punched him back. Meredith stood unflinchingly still, not even dodging.

Selene Cove's action brought all the bodyguards swarming around.

Meredith said coldly, "Mr. Golding, your casino has been operating for so long, surely not just because you have many people, or is it that Mr. Golding, you no longer dare to bet?"

Alistair Golding waved his hand, signaling the bodyguards to back off.

Marry stepped forward, "This woman is very cunning, don't fall for it, Terrence Sterling can't be released..."

Alistair Golding, unable to save face, pushed Marry aside and said to Meredith, "Bet."

Meredith stated, "Then let's put it in writing, sign it, and stamp it. Everyone present is a witness. If I lose, I will abide by Mr. Golding's decision. If I win, Mr. Golding, you release my husband." "Alright," Alistair Golding laughed boisterously, "A beauty in exchange, it's worth it."

To Alistair Golding, Terrence Sterling was less important than having an interesting woman like Meredith; such women were rare.

He thought, if he could take Terrence Sterling's woman, that would truly be a devastating blow.

Selene Cove worriedly whispered to Meredith, "The stakes are too high, be careful of Alistair Golding's trickery."

Meredith had no choice but to go all in.

"I know what I'm doing," Meredith reassured Selene Cove, though she was actually quite nervous. Alistair Golding had someone bring the gambling agreement, and they both signed and stamped it. It was still the dice game, and Meredith could only rely on luck, as she didn't know how to play anything else. This time Alistair Golding let Meredith go first: "As a courtesy, you first." Meredith took the dice, "Okay."

Her heart raced as she was about to throw, and for the first time, her baby kicked noticeably in her womb.

Meredith, astonished, her hand trembled and she rolled a three.

Meredith was silent, thinking her baby had blessed her to win, only to realize her hand had shaken too much.

Alistair Golding laughed uproariously, confident in his chances of winning. Selene Cove frowned, mentally preparing to escape with Meredith if necessary.

Meanwhile, in the local prison, Terrence Sterling, dressed in prison garb, sat against a wall, his expression icy, his jaw shadowed with stubble.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed, and Terrence Sterling's eyes sharpened as he looked up...