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.

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

the gift box toward Bill, and Bill's expression softened

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

considering she was Clyde's darling? Even Bill 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.

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

to blame others for his mistakes. Glancing at Kayla's gleaming necklace, I understood. Buying her trinkets had delayed their return. He couldn't fault Kayla,

Jenkins called you a

only had Bill tried to reach him, but I was sure the

fell on a sheepish Kayla, the answer clear. A company project couldn't possibly weigh

you use someone else's phone to call

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

Clyde away, throwing a

I remained expressionless.

tugged at my sleeve,

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

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

handed over all evidence, including two police reports and

plenty of witnesses. If needed,