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.

respect, a gesture from the Patterson Group. It would be bad for both

of the Design Department, the mood

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

the office was dead

"Melanie, if you didn't want me to lead the meeting, you should've said so earlier. Why set me

to lead." I was speechless at her audacity. She must think she was the heroine of a novel, expecting to triumph without effort. But she

simplify it so anyone could understand before handing it over? You knew I wasn't from this field, yet you deliberately made it

of discontent started

job but still taking charge? That's

whom? The Design Department has been overworking for so long, and now, it's

cried yet.

in their frustration, and

burning with anger at me "Melanie, you're in charge of this project. If something screws up, it's on you. Find a solution, or

Lina looked at me worryingly. "Melanie, Mr. Patterson is being unreasonable. It's not your

it even matter

wasn't about to take the fall for his

wasn't there. I walked right

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

not dealing

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