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.

flashed Bill a sweet smile. "Mr. Jenkins, you know what? Mr. Patterson heard you were coming

Bill, and Bill's expression softened

secretary

Clyde's softened stance toward her. She also brought

glances my way, but I focused on introducing our project.

could you botch such a simple task? Isn't project design your forte?" "I wasn't aware of the meeting." I turned

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

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

Not only had Bill tried to reach him, but I

project couldn't possibly weigh more than her tens of thousands worth of

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

"Clyde, let it go. We've got much work back

Clyde away, throwing a triumphant

I remained expressionless.

Lina tugged at my sleeve, nodding toward the

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

for me. After a brief handover of work duties, I left the

I handed over all evidence, including two police reports and photos of Clyde

have plenty of witnesses. If