I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 389: Evidence of Innocence

These people were here for the money, with no sense of honor or fairness.

When Meredith mentioned her high offer, it was no surprise that it piqued their interest.

The man with curly yellow hair asked, "Really? You can pay three million dollars?"

"No problem," Meredith replied. "I don't know any of you, and you want money. I can give you money. Who would complain about having too much? What do you say?"

After a brief discussion among themselves, the man with the yellow curls said, "We want five million dollars. If you can give us that, we'll let you go."

It was a classic case of upping the ante.

Meredith feigned difficulty and hesitated to agree too quickly, knowing it might lead them to reconsider.

It was like haggling over a purchase; agreeing too swiftly could make the seller think they've asked for too little.

"Can't produce it?" the curly-haired man challenged. "No ransom, then don't expect to leave here."

"That's fine," Meredith said. "Five million dollars. But I need to know who hired you."

The man agreed readily, "We see the money, and we'll tell you. We want cash."

"No problem, but you need to give me time to get the cash together."

These people were truly only interested in money, with no concern for loyalty or ethics.

It was Meredith's first visit to Mondale, and if not for Alistair Golding, she couldn't imagine who else it might be.

Twenty minutes later, Rick arrived with the money-five million in cash, initially prepared to bail out Terrence Sterling, now unexpectedly useful.

True to their word, the men with the yellow curls took the money and disclosed, "It was a fast-food guy from Auroraville, Mr. Howell. He paid us a million to take your life, the rest we don't know." Meredith was perplexed. How could she have offended someone from a fast-food outlet in Auroraville?

Among her acquaintances, there was no Mr. Howell.

Meredith inquired, "Did you tamper with my car?"

The men exchanged looks, and the curly-haired one said, "We didn't touch your car."

Meredith found it strange. Could there be another group after her?

Who had she managed to anger so much that several were out for her life?

After instructing Rick to send the car for repairs, Meredith returned to the hotel and sent Selene on an errand.

The car's inspection results were available the next day.

As expected, the brake pads had been tampered with.

And with no surveillance in the parking area, it was not as well-managed as Auroraville.

Rick suggested, "Mrs. Sterling, maybe you should return to Auroraville? It's too dangerous here."

As he spoke, someone knocked on the door.

Rick answered it; the visitor was one of Alistair Golding's men: "Mrs. Sterling, Mr. Golding has sent us to escort you to the police station."

Meredith was no fool; following them would likely lead not to the police station to pick up Terrence Sterling but straight into Alistair Golding's clutches.

Golding couldn't make a move in the crowded underground casino yesterday, but today could bring unimaginable consequences.

Meredith responded coldly, "Tell Mr. Golding we'll meet at the police station later. No need for a special escort."

The man seemed troubled, "Mrs. Sterling, the car is already downstairs. We should take you. If Mr. Golding hears we've neglected Mrs. Sterling, we won't be able to explain ourselves." "Whether you can explain or not is your problem. Tell Mr. Golding, see you at the police station in half an hour."

Meredith was firm, and the man had no choice but to leave.

Once he was gone, Rick said, "Mrs. Sterling, you can't go."

"Of course, I'm going. If I don't go to the police station, how will we get Terrence Sterling back?" Meredith's words had barely ended when Selene returned.

Meredith urgently asked, "Did you get what I needed?"

Selene produced a USB drive, "It's all in here."

"Perfect, Selene, thank you," Meredith was visibly relieved.

Rick was confused, "Mrs. Sterling, what are you talking about? What's on this USB drive?"

"It's the evidence of Terrence Sterling's innocence," Meredith explained. "Last night, I had Selene visit Marry."