I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Joy Chaucer’s words struck a chord with Bianca. Tears welled up in Bianca’s eyes as she felt helpless about her inability to properly guide her daughter. “Joy,” Bianca said, wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, “I’ve always tried to make it up to you, hoping for your wellbeing. No parent ever wishes ill on their child. Your father passed away early, and I wasn’t there for you. How can I ever make up for those fifteen lost years?”

Joy Chaucer, nursing an injured leg, could only stand on one foot or lie in bed. Hearing Bianca’s words, she showed no appreciation. “Then fire Meredith. I don’t want to see her. Mom, you used to give me everything I wanted. I had Meredith fired, why did you bring her back?”

Joy Chaucer simply disliked Meredith, an instinctive feeling from the moment they first met, fearing Meredith might take everything from her.

“I’m just being fair,” Bianca explained patiently. “Meredith is very professional and talented. Besides, she hasn’t made any mistakes. Joy, the company will be yours one day, and I’m training assistants for you. Meredith will help you in the future.”

Joy thought about dismissing Meredith but then realized even if she did, her mother would bring her back again. Keeping Meredith close would give her countless ways to deal with her.

“I’m sorry, Mom. I misunderstood you,” Joy’s attitude changed abruptly as she hugged Bianca. “I thought you preferred Meredith over me.”

“Oh, you silly child. You are my daughter. How could I not want you?” Bianca gently patted Joy’s back. “I would give my heart for you, Joy. I just want you to be well. There’s still time for you to get better.”

“Mom,” Joy cooed playfully.

“Alright, alright.”

The atmosphere between mother and daughter softened. Bianca’s tone eased: “Get some rest. Apologize to Ruby tomorrow, and pay respects at her parents’ graves to make amends.”

“What? Her parents? That Ruby’s parents?” Joy was outraged and resistant. In her eyes, Ruby was beneath her, unworthy of an apology.

“You owe this to the Kim family,” Bianca asserted firmly. “You must go. With the scandal this big, you need to show your sincerity for your reputation and for the company’s benefit. It’s your duty as the heir to Falconer Holdings.”NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

Bianca hoped to gradually shape Joy into a responsible, adaptable, and strategic leader.

“How many years will Ruby be sentenced?” Joy only cared about this.

This response deeply disappointed and chilled Bianca; Joy hadn’t grasped her intentions. “I’ve written a letter of forgiveness. Ruby won’t be sentenced. Her parents died because of you. Do you still want her in prison? Don’t be too harsh. Leave some room for mercy.”

The reason Bianca didn’t pursue Ruby, besides Joy’s own faults, was partly due to Ruby’s curse, which left her uneasy. Doing good was her way of finding peace.

“Mom, how can you let Ruby off?” Joy couldn’t understand, infuriated.

“Just listen to me, I’m doing this for you,” Bianca didn’t want to explain further, knowing Joy wouldn’t understand.

Joy brooded silently. Ever since Meredith appeared, she felt her mother had changed, always siding with an outsider. Joy blamed Meredith for this shift, secretly vowing to ruin her.

Meanwhile, Meredith, unaware of being resented again by Joy, endured a torturous night with Terrence Sterling. After a night of excess, she was completely drained, waking up in the afternoon to a room still filled with the remnants of their encounter. Touching her stomach, Meredith wondered if she might already be carrying a consequence of their recklessness.