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.

project. They demanded respect, a gesture from the Patterson Group. It would be bad for both if things turned sour between

Department, the mood was somber, and

walked in with Kayla in tow. "Melanie, you've messed up such a crucial partnership. Looks like

rest of the

him. "Melanie, if you didn't want me to lead the

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

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 interests?" Her blatant reversal of blame was astonishing. I'd heard of thick-skinned people, but shameless was

whispers of discontent started bubbling

she's not up to the job but still taking charge?

overworking for so long,

cried yet. What's Kayla crying

united in their frustration, and Kayla shrank back

in charge of this project. If

Lina looked at me worryingly.

matter whose

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

I

knock?" Clyde frowned at me as I dumped the documents on

mistakes, but I'm not dealing with it.

glanced up, a cold snort escaping him. "Melanie, you're the lead. What,