I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Liam and John exchanged a glance; from a man’s intuition, it seemed that Terrence and Audrey were having a conflict. However, to everyone else, Audrey was Meredith, so the once loving couple now appearing distant seemed strange.

John stepped forward and greeted, “Terrence, Meredith, Selene hasn’t arrived yet. Why don’t you both rest for a while?”

Terrence responded with a light nod. In public, he could still manage to keep his emotions in check.

John led them to the lounge area and had a waiter bring some tea. He then casually asked, “How is Meredith’s memory recovery going?”

John was still eager to know from Audrey what had happened when Meredith was taken by Reginald and how she survived.

Terrence glanced at Audrey beside him and said, “There hasn’t been much progress. It’s fine as long as she’s healthy. Even if she can’t remember, she’s still Meredith.”

Audrey felt uncomfortable hearing this. Terrence’s obsession was too deep; his tone indicated he had no intention of letting go. She hadn’t wanted to come today, knowing that attending such events would make their impending divorce even more difficult.

John looked at Audrey and said, “Safety is the most important thing.”

He had once thought his sister was in trouble and had felt guilty for many years. When he finally learned she was alive, he no longer cared about what she had done or what had happened.

Audrey felt uneasy and said, “I’m going to the restroom.”

Terrence nodded, “Alright.”

Their eyes didn’t meet. As Audrey got up to leave, Terrence’s gaze followed her until she disappeared around the corner before he retracted his look and took a sip of tea.

John observed Terrence’s behavior closely. Because of his profession, John had a keen sense of observation and noticed even the smallest details around him.

“Terrence, you’ve lost quite a bit of weight recently. Are you ill?”

Terrence indeed looked much thinner, with some gray hairs at his roots. He used to be full of energy and always the center of attention. Now he seemed somewhat frail despite wearing a suit.

Terrence forced a smile and said, “It’s the change of seasons. The heat has affected my appetite; I’ve lost some weight but it’s nothing serious.”

“Loss of appetite during seasonal changes is common. Try eating lighter foods,” John suggested. “In fact, Selene owes much of her current situation to you and Meredith. If she hadn’t met you both after leaving Celestial Alliance, she might not have escaped it.”

Terrence replied in a low voice, “Selene’s ability to maintain her integrity in such conditions is her own fortune. How is Celestial Alliance now?”Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“After the typhoon at sea years ago, Reginald died along with many key members who were lost at sea. Celestial Alliance fell into chaos and disbanded,” John explained. “We captured many of its members; some were killed by rivals. There will always be another Celestial Alliance; crime won’t stop and neither will we.”

John still felt guilty about the plan to lure out the criminals back then.

Terrence didn’t respond; matters involving gangs were beyond his control-that was John’s responsibility.

As they spoke, Harvey and Selene arrived. Their relationship wasn’t public yet, and they didn’t want to cause any speculation on this homecoming banquet day by making any revelations.

They entered separately to avoid suspicion.

Harvey came in first and immediately saw Terrence and John chatting in the lounge area. He quickly walked over to greet them, “Boss… Mr. Wilkinson.”

He had initially wanted to call him brother-in-law but changed his words at the last moment.

John was ready to shoot him a glare but Harvey caught on quickly.

Seeing Selene arrive, John stood up, “Selene.”

“Brother,” Selene walked over and also greeted Terrence, “Welcome.”

Terrence nodded and complimented her, “You look beautiful today.”

It was a gentlemanly compliment from one man to another.

“Thank you,” Selene replied as she glanced around the room but didn’t see Audrey. She asked, “Where’s Meredith? Didn’t she come with you?”