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.

"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

pushed the gift box toward Bill, and Bill's expression softened after inspecting

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

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

project. The meeting ended with everyone satisfied, and I let

simple task? Isn't project design

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

play that role. "Mr. Jenkins called you a dozen times, but you didn't pick up. That's

I was sure the Administrative Department had as well.

couldn't possibly weigh more than her tens

use

tugged at his arm. "Clyde, let it go. We've got much work back

away, throwing

I remained expressionless.

at my

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

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

all evidence, including two police reports and photos of Clyde with various women

of witnesses. If needed, I