When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 62

Chapter 62



The folks at Design Department III looked under the weather, but I didn't let it bother me and returned to my office.

It wasn't long before I got a message from Jade.

[Someone's trying to cozy up to me. It seems these coworkers want to join us but can't bring themselves to snub Kayla.]

[Don't worry about me. Kayla's little schemes can't touch me. Rest assured.]

I sent her a gif in response, then turned to ask my coworkers what they were in the mood for. The Design Department crew was mostly young, and even the more seasoned designers had a lively streak. It didn't take long for everyone to settle on heading out for some fondue.

Located on the fourth floor of Crestview Mall, the place was a haven for various eateries. So, after work, our group made our way to the fondue restaurant.

As we arrived, Kayla and her team from Marketing Department III strolled up in their time.

Kayla mocked. "Melanie, dear, or should I say, Mrs. Patterson, this is what you treat everyone to? Oh gosh, such poor taste. Isn't this what students would go for? How cheap can you get?"

transferred a million to me. Without that,

led the charge with a roll of her eyes. "We love fondue, thank you

interrupted to

down on fondue, dare you

so rich. Why don't we see you

doing here in the Design Department?

at them disdainfully. "You eat whatever your boss eats.

restaurants, where the average cost per person could easily hit a couple hundred

troubled, I bit my lip as I looked at her. "Ms. Osborne, you're not planning to use my marital asset to

her colleagues behind her. Some averted their gaze while others returned the smile. It seemed not everyone in

You have no..." She cut herself off

Clyde's wife. If you dare use our money, I'll dare to call the cops. After all, it's not your

we were past playing nice, I figured there was no point in holding back on her

I took my group to a joyful

Just juice, no wine allowed. Ha, they're

newbie complaint chat I didn't know, and even folks from Design Department III were venting. Compared to our fondue, the

her phone. Several from Design Department Ill had added her on social media and even invited her into their chat group. After they witnessed Kayla's behavior, their actions seemed to have

to .Org

to protect and provide for me. Under the curious gaze of the driver, I awkwardly disentangled myself, but she clung

car and into the bedroom, where she suddenly burst into tears. "Mel, you're so good. Why did you have to get sick? That jerk Clyde, how