When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie) novel Chapter 202

Rachel had been staying at a hotel near the Patterson Mansion.

She didn’t even wait for me to try and talk her into staying, just jumped out of the car.

I texted her that evening, telling her not to act hastily, but got no reply.

I thought she was just angry. After all, the Patterson Group's Design Department is renowned, and I figured she wouldn't throw away such a great opportunity.

But I was wrong. The next day, I received her resignation letter.

"HR needs your signature, Melanie. If there's no issue, I'll resign."

"We shouldn't have bent the rules for the hiring process. Now, quitting is even more of a hassle."

Rachel kept her head down, lost in thought.

I tossed the resignation letter aside, "Rachel, think it over. Maybe Clyde will cool off by tomorrow."

"Don't you want to work with me and Jade like we did in college?"

Back in college, our dorm was incredibly close-knit. Even though Rachel was somewhat of a loner, she'd still actively participate in our activities.

We'd completed assignments and designs together and even visited construction sites as a group. I thought we had a good relationship.

But she just kept shaking her head.

"No, Melanie, just sign it. I'm leaving the company."

"For what reason?"

Clyde suddenly barged into my office and tore the resignation letter into pieces.

"Melanie, this is too much. You're just a director; what right do you have to fire her?"

Seeing Clyde act so cluelessly infuriated me. Men really are cutest when they're knocked out cold.

I picked up a piece of the torn letter, pointing at the words and saying, "Resignation. Have you lost your ability to read?"

"It was my decision to quit, Melanie had nothing to do with it."

Rachel stepped back, putting some distance between herself and Clyde.

Sure enough, Clyde immediately turned to look at her.

"You better not be lying! Even if she tries to push you out, don't worry, I've got your back."

Rachel pressed her lips together, then nodded at him.

Clyde sighed in relief. "Alright, then get back to work."

He gave me one last glare.

"Don't worry, she won't do anything to you. I've got your back."

He took Rachel by the hand and left the office, and this time, she didn't resist.

Watching him settle Rachel at her desk and carefully adjust her hair, my eyes welled up with tears again.

I angrily pulled down the blinds, not wanting to see this painful scene any longer.

Clyde, I'll remember everything you've done today!