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.

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 selected for

gift box toward Bill, and Bill's expression softened

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

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

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

left, Clyde's reprimand filled the air. "Melanie, how could you botch such a simple task? Isn't project design your forte?" "I wasn't aware of the meeting." I turned to him, my expression

gleaming necklace, I understood.

wasn't willing to play that role. "Mr. Jenkins called you a dozen times, but you

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

sheepish Kayla, the answer clear. A company project couldn't possibly

"Then why didn't you use someone else's

angry, Kayla quickly tugged at his arm. "Clyde, let

Clyde away, throwing a triumphant

I remained expressionless.

at my

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

me. After a brief handover of work duties, I left the office. Divorce seemed like the only way out to avoid

two police

have plenty of witnesses. If