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.

coming

and Bill's expression softened after

socially adept, but a young, attractive secretary greeting you with a smile tended to soften even the most

could see Clyde's softened stance toward her. She also brought fruits and drinks, acting every bit

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

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

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

role. "Mr. Jenkins called you a

wasn't my fault. Not only had Bill tried to reach him, but I was sure the Administrative Department

answer clear. A company project couldn't possibly weigh more

fiercely. "Then why didn't you use

quickly tugged at his arm. "Clyde, let it go. We've got much work

away, throwing a triumphant look my

I remained expressionless.

at my sleeve,

But I was used to it. They all knew Clyde's reputation for frequent companions, though Ke'd never brought them to the office. This time, it

duties, I left the office. Divorce seemed like the only way out to avoid being blamed for everyone

including two police reports and photos of Clyde with various

witnesses. If needed, I can access