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.

she quit. The project gets stalled, and now there's been a major accident!

made me

in this country. It's not up to you to decide.

in my bag. "Jade got terminated, went through arbitration, and got compensated according to labor law, all on record with the

her supervisor, proving from when she left, she wasn't responsible for any of the company's projects or

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

hospital?" Vinson's concern was palpable, but I shook my

"Chemo's side effects are hitting hard. Maybe

angry voice cut through, but

I leaned in Vinson's

approach, but Kayla held him back. "Clyde,

jealousy, "Mr. Russell sure is protective of Melanie, huh? So much for

his concern solely for me. "Can you

I nodded again.

from his pocket. "For low blood sugar, I always carry

but I grabbed it, tearing off the wrapper and popping it into my mouth. He'd think

Group's lawyer arrived, so did

us. "Jade's with the Patterson Group.