When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 63

Chapter 63



Lina's voice almost broke through the phone, her words tumbling out in a rush. "Mel, where are you? Can you get to the police station? The cops took Ms. Scott away and said she was under serious suspicion, something about her old job calling the police on her. People saw it, Mel. It's all over the place. They're saying Ms. Scott will get fired."

My heart skipped a beat, and I didn't notice my dizziness anymore as I stumbled into a cab. I felt slightly better but still light-headed when I arrived at the station.

Vinson spotted me and rushed over. "You have been to the hospital?"

I nodded, not bothering to hide it.

He casually picked a strand of hair from my shoulder, a silent acknowledgment of my hair loss, something I couldn't hide for much longer.

He tossed the hair in a nearby trash can before helping me sit. "Don't worry. Jade's fine. Her old job's trying to stir up trouble, but they have no real evidence."

"Is this about that bidding project before?" I had a hunch, and seeing Vinson nod relaxed me a bit.

When Jade left, I ensured the other company provided irresponsible discharge proof, complete with a leader's signature and seal.

I saw Jade's ex boss and his brother-in-law later, they were both fuming. "It's all because she quit. The project gets stalled, and now there's been a major accident! The project's

self-righteous indignation made

me, the boss grimaced. "There are laws in this country. It's not up to you to decide. Jade has to pay! If she doesn't, it's jail. She's responsible, one way or

got terminated, went through arbitration,

by her supervisor, proving from when she left, she wasn't responsible for

was about to hand the proof to the officer when they lunged

but still got shoved hard. Already feeling dizzy, I nearly fell forward, but Vinson caught me in time while the cops detained

Vinson's concern was palpable, but I shook my head.

with concern, "Chemo's side effects

here?" Clyde's angry voice cut through, but Vinson's arms around me

I leaned in Vinson's arms, hardly

held him

Russell sure is protective

concern solely for me. "Can you hold on a

I nodded again.

something off, Clyde pulled a candy from his pocket. "For

my mouth. He'd think I just had low blood sugar. Clyde's smirk lightened my

the Patterson Group's lawyer

with the Patterson