I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Mr. Chandler’s sudden change in attitude caught Justin off guard. Not only did he bring breakfast, but he also repaid all the money for previous afternoon teas, leaving Justin feeling uneasy. Justin quickly stood up, “Mr. Chandler, thank you. I’ll work hard. I’m heading to Westbridge to discuss a collaboration.”

Justin feared that Mr. Chandler might use any excuse to fire him. He couldn’t afford to lose his job. Mr. Chandler, with an eager look, touched Justin’s chest, “You look thin from all the work lately; it pains me to see you like this.”

“Mr… Mr. Chandler…” Justin was frightened by his touch.

He was worried about Mr. Chandler’s intentions. Known for his promiscuity, Mr. Chandler was infamous for not discriminating between men and women. “Justin, you’re sweating. Let me wipe it off for you,” Mr. Chandler said, reaching for a handkerchief. Justin instinctively stepped back.

Mr. Chandler then let it go, still smiling, “Justin, you’re worrying too much. I’m not going to eat you up. You’ve been here for so many years and have kept your little secrets well.”

Justin was confused, “Mr. Chandler, what do you mean?” He worried he had made another mistake.

“Just stop pretending. I already know everything. I didn’t expect you to be so close to Mr. Sterling. I saw you drinking with him last night,” Mr. Chandler revealed, smiling. “You’re good at keeping secrets, aren’t you? By the way, I’ve submitted a promotion recommendation for you. You’re no longer an assistant; you’re a partner now.”

This promotion was supposedly due to his association with Terrence Sterling. Justin didn’t feel the joy he expected; he felt defeated instead. His hard work seemed worthless compared to the influence of Terrence Sterling. He didn’t want to rely on Meredith’s connections or compromise his pride. “Mr. Chandler, actually, my relationship with Mr. Sterling…”

“No need to explain, I know everything. You’re a deep one,” Mr. Chandler interrupted, smiling. “Westbridge can’t compare with Sterling Corporation. I heard they’re hiring a legal team. Maybe you could put in a good word for our firm with Mr. Sterling?”

“Mr. Chandler, I really can’t,” Justin protested.

“Justin, don’t be so modest. You know you can drink with Mr. Sterling, and he even helped you into a car. You must be close; this small favor should be no problem,” Mr. Chandler insisted, expecting good news soon.NôvelDrama.Org © content.

Then, other colleagues approached Mr. Chandler for work, leaving Justin without a chance to explain further. Justin felt troubled; if securing Westbridge was daunting, how could he possibly secure Sterling Corporation?

Meanwhile, Meredith returned to work after taking a day off. The office buzzed with gossip about the incident involving Ruby, now a hot topic despite no longer being found online thanks to Falconer Holdings’ efficient PR.

Meredith began her day, but soon received an internal call from Bianca, asking her to come to the office. Expecting work-related news, she went, only to discover Stella waiting for her. Using simple logic, she knew Stella was there for her.

After hiding out in a hotel with Terrence Sterling for two days and missing work yesterday, Stella had become desperate enough to confront her at the office.