When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 57

Chapter 57



The cops had all the needed evidence, and Kayla was at a loss for words.

After all, the Patterson Group was currently using designs that Jade had created. It was an undeniable fact, supported by Kayla's previous collaborators, who could vouch for those submitted designs.

Kayla wept pitifully in the police station, but I remained expressionless.

Clyde was extremely restless, frantically calling the Patterson Group's lawyer to try and get Kayla bailed out.

After hanging up, he glared at me, seething, "Melanie, how can you be so cruel?"

"No crueler than your mistress stealing trade secrets." I rolled my eyes at him, then grabbed Jade, who was about to explode. Arguing with Clyde in the police station was the last thing we needed.

Massaging his temples, Clyde didn't argue back, seemingly conceding Kayla might indeed be capable of such a deed. His thought process baffled me. Having been in the industry for so long, he was well aware of the taboos. How could he let Kayla off the hook like that?

I looked away, letting him rant until the cops intervened.

indeed stolen trade secrets. I would advise against threatening the complainant,"

our frequent visits had made our story

copying the designs of the legit wife's friend sounded less

stoic expression. "Jade is the victim here. These are her designs, not her company's. You might want to get Kayla

discarded by Jade, the designs could still be valued at millions on the market, enough to put

awkwardness was palpable when Clyde's lawyer arrived, but he still accompanied Clyde to talk to the

to what they discussed, but the police hoped for a

had no idea. Hank said those were his designs. I merely bought some blueprints for the company. Clyde,

was such a clever

designs and focusing on

sacrificing everything for love, only

sob story. "The tech department

act, so I pulled Jade out of the room. Since they

linger. On

Kayla's doing. He even recorded

evidence, Kayla had no room to argue,

standing up for his mistress,

are you okay?" Somehow aware of the situation, Vinson rushed over, stepping before Clyde. "What's the plan, Mr. Patterson? Trying to throw

let go. His gaze returned to me. "Making a big deal out of this helps no one. If Jade sues the Patterson Group, it

admitting you had Kayla do this?" My