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

toward Bill, and

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

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

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

"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

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

play that role. "Mr. Jenkins called you a dozen

to reach him, but I was

sheepish Kayla, the answer clear. A company project couldn't possibly weigh more than her tens of thousands

fiercely. "Then why didn't you use someone

arm. "Clyde, let it go.

throwing a triumphant look

I remained expressionless.

at my sleeve, nodding toward the

it. They all knew Clyde's

a brief handover of work duties, I left the office. Divorce seemed like the

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

If needed,