When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 16

Chapter 16



"Fine, if the Patterson Group doesn't value our time, I'll be on my way then. Ms. Crawford, remember to send over the compensation or see you in court!"

Hanley was fuming, and Kayla added fuel to the fire. "Mr. Hanley, this isn't my fault. It's all Melanie's doing..."

I quickly stood up to apologize, "Mr. Hanley, you've got it all wrong. The Patterson Group values this partnership greatly. Ms. Osborne is Mr. Patterson's executive assistant and might be unfamiliar with the project, but I can take over from here."

I added, "You've seen my proposal. We're genuinely committed."

Hanley waved dismissively., "No need. We're out of our league with the Patterson Group. Let's call it quits."

No matter how much I tried to keep him, Hanley and his team left.

Before leaving, Hanley gave me a long, hard look. "Mrs. Patterson, I understand you're in a tough spot, but that's no excuse to neglect our partnership. This project got delayed far too long. The Patterson Group needs to give us an answer. Patterson embarrassed us like this. I can't just go and explain it away. You figure it out."

Then, I realized Radiant Systems had been displeased with Clyde's attitude from the start. And Kayla's actions only confirmed Clyde's disregard for them. Letting an intern lead a critical meeting and making mistakes was undoubtedly the Patterson Group's fault.

more than just the project. They demanded respect, a gesture from the Patterson Group. It

of the Design Department, the mood was somber,

you've messed up such a crucial partnership. Looks like you

rest of the office

sobbing quietly behind him. "Melanie, if you didn't want me to lead the meeting, you should've

your idea to lead." I was speechless at her audacity. She must think she was the heroine of a novel, expecting to triumph

those professional drafts, how could I have made mistakes? Why couldn't you simplify it so anyone could understand before handing it over? You knew I wasn't from this field, yet you deliberately made it hard for me. Didn't you think about the company's

of discontent started bubbling in

not up to the job but still

The Design Department has been overworking for so long,

cried yet. What's Kayla crying

in their frustration, and Kayla shrank back beside

his eyes burning with anger at me "Melanie, you're in charge of this project. If something

at me worryingly. "Melanie, Mr. Patterson is being unreasonable.

it even matter whose

so it was. But wasn't about to take the fall for his mistress. I gathered al the materials and new design ideas and headed straight to

I walked

at me as I dumped the documents on

but I'm not dealing with it. All

up, a cold snort escaping him. "Melanie, you're the lead. What, should Kayla be responsible