When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 35

Chapter 35



The coffee cup shattered into pieces, splattering shards that nicked my calf.

Lina gasped from the side while Bill paused, stunned. I knew Bill was angry, but not out to get me.

Then, Clyde burst through the door.

Kayla gave me a disdainful look and deliberately touched the diamond necklace around her neck.

Clyde's face was a storm cloud as his gaze bore into me. "Told you to chat with Mr. Jenkins about the plan, and you can't even manage that?"

He then turned to Lina. "What are you waiting for? Go fetch the first-aid kit."

I stopped Lina, opting for a quick dab with some tissues. "It's nothing, just a minor issue. Let's focus on the project."

Family embarrassments should stay behind closed doors. Clinching the deal was paramount.

At least to me, the cut didn't hurt one bit.

and sporting somewhat over-the-top luxury jewels, Kayla flashed Bill a sweet smile. "Mr. Jenkins, you know what? Mr. Patterson heard you were coming and specifically had me pick up a gift

gift box toward Bill, and Bill's expression softened after inspecting

secretary greeting you with a smile tended to soften even

stance

my way, but I focused on introducing our project. The meeting ended

guests left, Clyde's reprimand filled the air. "Melanie, how could you botch such a simple task? Isn't project

for his mistakes. Glancing at Kayla's gleaming necklace, I understood. Buying her trinkets had delayed their return. He couldn't fault Kayla, so I

you a dozen

tried to reach him, but I was sure the Administrative Department had as well. But why didn't

a sheepish Kayla, the answer clear. A company project couldn't possibly weigh more than her

glared at me fiercely. "Then why didn't you use someone else's phone to

tugged at his arm. "Clyde, let it

throwing a triumphant

I remained expressionless.

Lina tugged at my sleeve, nodding toward

had been eavesdropping, scattering only when our eyes met. But I was used to it. They all knew Clyde's reputation for frequent companions, though Ke'd never brought them to the office.

of work duties, I left the office. Divorce seemed

including two police reports and photos of Clyde

witnesses. If