I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Meredith suddenly realized that Terrence Sterling’s life in such a family was not as glamorous as it seemed from the outside.

It is said that intense infighting occurs in wealthy families, where familial relationships can be sacrificed in the face of interests, and any kind of face can be seen.

Terrence Sterling is an only child, but his father had five sons and four daughters.

With Sterling Corporation being such a big cake, how could Terrence Sterling’s uncles and aunts not be envious?

Meredith didn’t say much else, she just handed him the clothes she bought: “Mr. Sterling, try these on. In special circumstances, just make do.”

Terrence Sterling glanced at the clothes, the style was okay, but the quality…

You could tell it wasn’t made of good fabric.

The new clothes had a smell to them, making him frown.

Terrence Sterling asked, “Where did you buy these?”

“Next to the hospital, one hundred and fifty dollars for a set,” Meredith said, afraid that Terrence Sterling would dislike them. She added, “If you don’t like them, I can go…” and buy others.

Before she could finish the sentence, Terrence Sterling had already taken the clothes to the hospital’s bathroom.

Meredith breathed a sigh of relief. After a while, Terrence Sterling came out wearing the clothes. Despite being cheap, he had a natural charm. Even in bargain clothes, he exuded a sense of unattainable elegance.

Terrence Sterling flicked non-existent dust off his clothes and said in a forced tone, “It will do.”

“Mr. Sterling, you must be hungry. I bought some boxed meals…”

Meredith noticed the disdain in Terrence Sterling’s eyes and felt embarrassed. She said, “Don’t judge them by appearance. They are delicious. Many people line up to buy them. Mr. Sterling, will you try it?”

Terrence Sterling fixed his gaze on her – dressed in cheap clothes, eating boxed meals – was his secretary really trying to mock him?

Meredith opened the boxed meal, and the delicious smell wafted out. Terrence Sterling suddenly felt hungry. Without showing it on his face, he sat on the sofa.

Meredith quickly understood and took out all the food, placing them on the small table. She handed him the chopsticks, feeling like an ancient servant serving an emperor.

Thinking like this, Meredith blurted out, “Mr. Sterling, please eat.”

A faint smile crossed Terrence Sterling’s lips. Seeing Meredith’s eager sitting, he jokingly said, “Come and eat with me.”

Meredith didn’t hesitate. Upon his invitation, she immediately sat down.

She was hungry too.

She couldn’t starve her baby.

The meal Meredith bought was already for two.

Seeing her sit down so readily, Terrence Sterling’s smile deepened.

Meredith had a good appetite that day, without any nausea. She ate heartily, not treating Terrence Sterling as her boss.

This was only their second time having a meal together, the first being at a service station.

Meredith ate without pretense, unlike other women who counted every grain of rice and calculated calories to maintain their figures, avoiding meat entirely.

Meredith was different. She had a good appetite, eating heartily, making others hungry just watching her.

Influenced by her, Terrence Sterling’s appetite improved too. If they ate slowly, there might be nothing left.

Seeing Terrence Sterling enjoy the food, Meredith relaxed and said, “Mr. Sterling, am I right? The food near hospitals is cheap and delicious. The best meals aren’t found in fancy restaurants, but in school cafeterias and roadside eateries next to hospitals. Do you know why?”

Terrence Sterling shook his head, quite interested. “Why?”

“In two words, satisfaction,” Meredith said. “The food in school cafeterias isn’t just tasty; it’s also affordable. Those who eat there usually come from humble backgrounds and are the most easily satisfied. Amidst busy studies, having a cheap and delicious meal at the cafeteria makes them content.”

“And what about hospitals?”

“Those who choose fast food near hospitals are usually either patients or their family members. They’ve likely spent a lot on medical bills and just want to fill their stomachs,” Meredith explained. “Lastly, there are the roadside eateries where people who are out in the world, especially young men and women, go to socialize. They gather with friends, have drinks, and chat. Justin and I used to go there often…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Terrence Sterling put down his chopsticks, his expression suddenly turning grim, and his tone inexplicably cold, “I’m done eating.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.