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.

the project. They demanded respect, a gesture from the Patterson Group. It would be bad for

office of the Design Department, the mood was somber, and everyone

messed up such a crucial partnership. Looks like you don't really want your job, huh? Aren't you the lead? What

the office was

want me to lead the meeting, you

lead." I was speechless at her audacity. She must think she was the heroine of a novel,

I wasn't from this field, yet you deliberately made it hard

of discontent started bubbling

to the job but still taking charge? That's

Department has been overworking for

yet. What's

united in their frustration, and Kayla shrank

in charge of this project. If something screws

left with Kayla, and Lina looked at me worryingly. "Melanie, Mr. Patterson is

it even matter

But wasn't about to take the fall for

there. I

frowned at me as

"These aren't my mistakes, but I'm not dealing with it. All

"Melanie, you're the