I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Bianca, skilled at reading people, sensed something subtle between Meredith and Stella. Did they know each other?

Stella set her teacup down with a cold expression, “Bianca, you have quite the employee here.”

Detecting Stella’s dislike for Meredith, Bianca smoothly changed the subject, “Meredith, that ring on your finger is quite beautiful. Wearing it on your ring finger, does that mean… you’re married?”

Bianca intended to shift the conversation, only then realizing the significance of the ring. Traditionally, wearing a ring on the ring finger of the right hand signifies marriage.

Meredith honestly replied, “Yes, I got married a few days ago.”

“Congratulations!” Bianca reacted with a smile. “That explains your day off yesterday. A wedding is a joyous occasion. Meredith, a single day off hardly seems enough. I hear young women these days take honeymoons. Let me know when you’re planning yours, and I’ll approve your leave.”

Bianca’s understanding and thoughtful approach warmed Meredith’s heart, “Mrs. Chaucer, we haven’t planned a honeymoon yet, but thank you for your concern.”

Bianca, fond of Meredith and genuinely pleased to hear of her marriage, inquired further, “What does your husband do? How is his family towards you? Is he good to you? When will the wedding ceremony be? Make sure to send me an invitation.”

At these questions, Meredith glanced at Stella, who was making faces at her, signaling her to be cautious about what she said, specifically not to reveal her marriage to Terrence Sterling.

Meredith smiled subtly and replied, “Mrs. Chaucer, my husband treats me very well, though I must admit, my relationship with my mother-in-law is not great. We haven’t had our wedding ceremony yet, but my husband mentioned that he’s planning it. I’ll definitely send you an invitation.”

Meredith’s words were intended for Stella to hear. Upon hearing about the strained mother-in-law relationship and plans for a wedding ceremony, Stella couldn’t hold back and blurted out, “What’s the point of a wedding ceremony?!”

Stella’s reaction was so strong that Bianca, puzzled, looked at her, “Of course, there should be a wedding banquet. Every girl dreams of her wedding day, complete with a wedding dress.”

Turning to Meredith, Bianca asked, “What about your husband’s family? Can’t they afford a wedding ceremony?”

Meredith nearly laughed, knowing that such a question directly pointed to financial inadequacy.

Unaware that Meredith’s husband was from the wealthy Sterling family, and that Stella was her mother-in-law, Bianca had innocently touched a nerve. Stella, wanting to keep Terrence’s marriage under wraps, was internally fuming.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

Meredith, containing her amusement, glanced at Stella and replied to Bianca, “My husband’s family is quite capable…”

She deliberately trailed off, prompting Bianca to conclude, “So it must be your in-laws that are the issue.”

Upon hearing this, Stella turned to Bianca with a look of disgust, as if she had swallowed a fly.

Defensively, Stella retorted, “From what I see, if there’s any problem with this bride’s family, it surely stems from the bride herself. Meredith, how much did your wedding ring cost? Did you inform your husband’s parents about your registration? If you know your mother-in-law dislikes you, why proceed with the marriage? Are you just after your husband’s wealth?”

Stella’s harsh, insinuating tone was unmistakable, and if Bianca couldn’t sense the underlying tension, her years in business would have been in vain.

Bianca’s eyes darted between Meredith and Stella, finally saying, “Stella, why are you so upset? We’re discussing Meredith’s in-laws, and you’re not her mother-in-law. Why such a strong reaction?”