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

of her eyes. "We love fondue,

colleagues interrupted to

on fondue, dare you never

rich. Why don't we see you

Administrative Department doing here in the Design

your boss eats. We're off

housed one of the most extravagant Western restaurants, where the average cost per

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

returned the smile. It seemed not everyone in Design

to me, so it's mine. You have no..."

money, I'll dare to call the cops. After all, it's

back on her

my group to

desserts. Just juice, no wine allowed. Ha, they're all complaining in the chat they might as well have stayed home with

Design Department III were venting. Compared to our fondue, the photos they shared in the chat made everyone agree that I

me, showing me her phone. Several from Design Department Ill had added her on social media and even invited her

to .Org

the meal, Kayla was drunk and all over me in the car, declaring her affection and promising to protect and provide for me. Under the curious gaze

so good. Why did you have