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.

demanded respect, a gesture from the Patterson Group. It would be

Design Department, the mood was somber,

words of encouragement, but Clyde walked in with Kayla in tow. "Melanie, you've messed up such a crucial partnership. Looks like you don't really want your job, huh? Aren't you the lead?

rest of the office was dead

to lead the

she was the heroine of a novel, expecting to triumph without effort. But she was sure it was all my

knew I wasn't from this field, yet you deliberately made it hard for me. Didn't you think about the company's interests?" Her blatant reversal of blame was astonishing.

of discontent started

the job but still taking

The Design Department has been overworking

haven't even cried yet. What's Kayla crying

their frustration, and

with anger at me "Melanie, you're in charge of this project. If something screws up, it's

worryingly. "Melanie, Mr. Patterson is being

matter

to take the fall for his mistress. I gathered al the materials and new design ideas and headed straight to

wasn't there. I walked

knock?" Clyde frowned at me as

my mistakes, but I'm not dealing with it. All the files are

you're