I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Joy Chaucer was unaware of Terrence Sterling’s injury. She hadn’t seen him yesterday, so she made a special trip to Thornfield Gardens today to find him.

Before coming, Bianca had instructed her to maintain some dignity as a girl and not be too forward.

But Joy Chaucer paid no heed. She arrived at Thornfield Gardens early in the morning.

At Thornfield Gardens, Terrence Sterling was in a good mood today. While Rick Shepard reported on work, Terrence’s expression remained unchanged regardless of any company issues.

After Rick Shepard finished his report, Terrence casually sipped his morning tea and said, “This month, I will temporarily stay away from the company. All appointments and meetings are canceled, projects will continue as usual. There’s nothing urgent, no need for notifications.”

Rick Shepard was surprised. Was Mr. Sterling taking a vacation? The workaholic man who never took a day off in 365 days was actually taking a break?

Rick Shepard jokingly asked, “Mr. Sterling, did Miss Florrick agree to this?”

He could tease his boss now only because Terrence Sterling was in a good mood, and they had an eight-year friendship. Not many would dare to joke with him.

Terrence Sterling, feeling cheerful, replied with a slight smile, “Mind your own business.”

Rick Shepard playfully tapped his own mouth and said, “I will, Mr. Sterling. You take care of yourself. I’ll head back to the office.”

Terrence Sterling absentmindedly tapped his teacup with his index finger and said, “You can expect your bonus to double this month.”

Rick Shepard was pleasantly surprised and thanked him.

It was true that when the boss was in a relationship, the subordinates benefited the most. When Fiona moved into Thornfield Gardens, they, the subordinates, didn’t get any benefits at all.

After eight years of being by Terrence Sterling’s side, Rick Shepard saw his boss in such a good mood for the first time.

Just as Rick Shepard was about to leave, Mrs. Wooten walked in and said, “Mr. Sterling, Miss Chaucer is here, waiting downstairs to see you.”Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Upon hearing this name, Terrence Sterling unconsciously furrowed his brows. Bianca had mentioned the idea of a marriage alliance between their families, but he had not responded then. Now that Joy Chaucer had come to Thornfield Gardens, it was likely related to that matter.

Rick Shepard remembered something and asked, “Mr. Sterling, Miss Chaucer visited your office yesterday and talked about a marriage alliance between the Chaucer family and the Sterling family. Is that true?”

Terrence Sterling glanced at Rick Shepard indifferently and replied, “Who I marry is not for others to meddle in. Go downstairs and dismiss her, you should know how to handle it without my guidance.”

“Understood.”

Rick Shepard went downstairs and stood at the staircase for a moment, contemplating how to dismiss Joy Chaucer before heading to the living room.

Upon seeing Rick Shepard, Joy Chaucer stood up and asked, “Is Mr. Sterling upstairs? I’ll go find him.”

Rick Shepard stopped her and said, “Miss Chaucer, Mr. Sterling is unwell and resting. He doesn’t want to be disturbed. It’s best for you to leave.”

Realizing she was being sent away, Joy Chaucer’s expression darkened, “Is this Terrence Sterling’s decision? How could he chase me away when our families have been friends for generations?”

Rick Shepard, dealing with such a person who doesn’t understand plain language, felt exhausted.

“Miss Chaucer, you’re not the first woman to come to Thornfield Gardens pursuing Mr. Sterling. Naturally, he can’t see everyone.” Rick Shepard smiled, “Today, Mr. Sterling is truly unwell. It’s better for you to go back.”

“If he’s unwell, then I should go see him. Where is he unwell? Has he seen a doctor?” Joy Chaucer said, ready to go upstairs.

Rick Shepard firmly blocked her at the staircase, “Miss Chaucer, don’t make me uncomfortable. I’m just an employee.”

Feeling furious, Joy Chaucer left, a mix of anger in her departure.

Once in the car, Joy Chaucer called Bianca, “Mom, what does the Sterling family mean? You said Mrs. Sterling also mentioned our marriage. Did Terrence Sterling agree? I tried to see him, but I was chased away.”