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.

and his brother-in-law later, they were both fuming. "It's all because she quit. The project gets

made

up to you to decide. Jade has to pay! If she doesn't, it's jail.

got terminated, went through arbitration, and got compensated according to labor law, all on record with the labor department. She didn't

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

the officer when they lunged at me, trying to snatch

I nearly fell forward, but Vinson caught me in time while the cops detained the two

was palpable,

concern, "Chemo's side effects are hitting hard. Maybe you

hell is going on here?" Clyde's angry voice cut through, but Vinson's arms around me didn't

leaned in Vinson's arms,

Clyde made to approach, but Kayla held him back. "Clyde, here's the

toward me with jealousy, "Mr. Russell sure is protective of Melanie, huh? So much for keeping a professional

minded them, his concern solely for me. "Can you hold

I nodded again.

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

off the wrapper and popping it into my mouth. He'd think I just had low blood sugar. Clyde's smirk

Patterson Group's lawyer arrived, so did

irritated with us. "Jade's with