I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Everything was just Selene’s speculation for now; she couldn’t be sure. Terrence and Audrey spent all their time together. If there were any issues with Audrey, Terrence should have noticed. But then she thought about how people often miss what’s right in front of them. Even if Terrence had suspicions, he might not be able to bear the pain of losing Meredith. Maybe there really was something wrong with Audrey.

Selene didn’t have time to figure it out now; everything would have to wait until after the homecoming banquet. Audrey had already approached Terrence. Seeing her pale face, Terrence asked, “Are you feeling unwell?”

That was his beloved wife; how could he not care? “No,” Audrey replied, “Let’s take our seats; the banquet is about to start.” She remained expressionless, not giving him a smile.

The seating was pre-arranged, with names written on each table. Guests arrived one after another. Terrence, Harvey, and John were seated together. Harvey glanced back and forth between Audrey and Terrence a few times before Terrence gave him a look that made him behave.

The Wilkinson family elders were very happy today, their faces beaming with joy as they warmly greeted everyone. Many guests were curious about what the long-lost daughter of the Wilkinson family looked like. There had been no prior hints before the homecoming banquet.

Those familiar with the Wilkinson family knew about their lost daughter. She had gone missing when she was only four or five years old, and the family had never given up searching for her. Unexpectedly, after more than twenty years, they found her.

Elsa sat in the guest area with other relatives of the Wilkinson family-uncles, aunts, and other elders. Her aunt was curious and asked Elsa, “Elsa, how was your sister found? Where has she been all these years?”

Her uncle chimed in, “Yes, why didn’t your parents tell us beforehand? Finding their daughter is such a big deal.”

The Wilkinson family hadn’t leaked any information beforehand. The first time Selene came back was during a holiday visit, so it wasn’t convenient to notify friends and relatives. Otherwise, if Selene returned to prison, how would they explain it?

This time Selene was out of prison, and the Wilkinson elders kept it quiet until the homecoming banquet was about to start before spreading the good news.

Elsa said, “Selene was found by my brother. She’s had a tough life and seemed to have lived in a southern mountain village.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Elsa deliberately said this to make it sound like she pitied Selene’s misfortune while subtly informing everyone that Selene had lived poorly in a remote area with limited education.

Her aunt responded, “A mountain village in the south? She’s over twenty now; her habits must be well-formed.”

A nosy relative added, “I heard people in mountain villages marry early. Elsa, could it be that Selene is already married with several children?”

They held stereotypical views about mountain villages being backward and assumed women there married young.

Elsa ambiguously replied, “I’m not sure either. Selene never talks about her past; it seems she has some secrets.”

Hearing this, her aunt concluded, “Then it must be true.”

Her uncle sighed, “That’s really unfortunate. Your father must feel terrible.”

Her uncle was Mr. Wilkinson’s brother. They had separated their families long ago and lived apart while running their own businesses without interfering with each other.

As they spoke, Mr. Wilkinson led Mrs. Wilkinson onto the stage. Both were all smiles as Mr. Wilkinson held a microphone and said happily, “Thank you all for coming to my daughter’s homecoming banquet despite your busy schedules. Many friends and relatives know I have two daughters. Sarah went missing when she was five years old. Over the years, my wife and I have never stopped looking for her. By God’s grace, we finally found our long-lost Sarah not long ago…”

Mr. Wilkinson’s eyes welled up as he spoke emotionally.

After composing himself with a smile, Mr. Wilkinson continued, “Now let me introduce Sarah to everyone. After Sarah takes over the company, I hope you all will support her.”

The crowd was stunned by this announcement-Mr. Wilkinson intended to groom Sarah as his successor.

Amidst everyone’s surprise, Selene descended from the double staircase in a white gown. The media cameras immediately focused on her. The moment Selene appeared, the surprise in everyone’s eyes turned into amazement.