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.

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

Bill, and

not be the most socially adept, but a young, attractive secretary greeting you with a smile tended

darling? Even Bill could see Clyde's softened stance toward her. She also brought fruits and drinks, acting

on introducing our project. The meeting ended with

how could you botch such a simple task? Isn't project

Glancing at Kayla's gleaming necklace, I understood. Buying her trinkets had

you a dozen times, but you didn't pick up. That's not on

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

Kayla, the answer clear. A company project couldn't possibly weigh more than her tens of thousands worth of jewelry, could

fiercely. "Then why didn't you use someone else's phone to call me? Are you

let it go. We've got much work back

pulled Clyde away, throwing a triumphant

I remained expressionless.

Lina tugged at my sleeve, nodding

our eyes met. But I was used to it. They all knew Clyde's reputation

phone rang. Jade had arranged a lawyer for me. After a brief handover of work duties, I left the office. Divorce seemed like the only way out to avoid being blamed for everyone else's

evidence, including two police reports and photos of

plenty of witnesses. If needed, I can access office