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.

in the latest from the Lauren collection 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 for you. He mentioned you lost a diamond from your pen last time. It is the newest model, specifically

toward Bill, and

be the most socially adept, but a young, attractive secretary greeting you with a smile tended

Even Bill could see Clyde's softened stance toward her.

people cast odd glances my way, but I focused on introducing our project. The meeting ended with everyone satisfied, and I let out a sigh of

such a simple task? Isn't

others for his mistakes. Glancing at Kayla's gleaming necklace, I understood. Buying

to play that role. "Mr. Jenkins called you

him, but I was sure the Administrative Department had as well.

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

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

Kayla quickly tugged at his arm. "Clyde, let it go.

away, throwing a triumphant

I remained expressionless.

Lina tugged at my sleeve, nodding

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

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

the lawyer, I handed over all evidence, including two police reports and photos of Clyde with various

plenty of witnesses. If needed, I