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?"

pay much mind. Clyde had indeed transferred a million to me. Without that, I

roll of her eyes.

colleagues interrupted

dare you never have

so rich. Why don't we see

Department doing here in the Design Department? Trying to

looked at them disdainfully. "You eat whatever your boss eats. We're off

the most extravagant Western restaurants, where the average cost per person could easily

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

their gaze while others returned the smile. It seemed not everyone in Design

You have no..." She

certainly have the right, seeing as I'm still Clyde's wife. If you dare use our money, I'll dare to call the cops. After

her feelings. Even if she ended up being Mrs. Patterson, it had nothing

I took my group to a

one steak, and there were no desserts. Just juice, no wine allowed. Ha, they're all complaining in the chat they might as well have stayed

Compared to our fondue, the photos they shared in the chat made

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,

to .Org

to protect and provide for me. Under the curious gaze

burst into tears. "Mel, you're so good. Why did you have