When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 40

Chapter 40



Was it Merritt's warning that did the trick? Clyde had been unusually quiet these days. Even at the office, he'd look the other way when our paths crossed.

Just when I thought he was done making my life difficult, Kayla decided to stir up some real trouble.

Aspire World had sent representatives. And she, for some reason, didn't bother to inform me and left them hanging in the conference room. When I got Vinson's text, I found out he and his team had been at our office for over an hour.

I rushed to the meeting room. "Vinson, you're with Aspire World?"

"I'm so sorry. My colleague didn't tell me you were here. I would've been here immediately if you'd texted me sooner."

Seeing him surrounded by his team, I could tell he held a position of authority. A part of me was secretly thrilled. If Vinson were in charge of the project, it'd be a cakewalk compared to dealing with Bill.

A young lady beside Vinson shot me a disapproving look. "Starting by name-dropping? Ms. Crawford, you made us wait this long. You think this will slide like that, huh? Last time, you made Mr. Jenkins wait, and now, Mr. Davis. What, is this your way of showing dominance?"

over and over.

Crawford insisted this bakery was worth the hype,

the sweat from her brow and winked at me. The Aspire World team, mostly young folks, livened up with the offer of good food.

easier to communicate with the younger crowd, no generation gap,

Crawford did her homework. I haven't

in? Are we here for a meeting or a feast?" She sneered at the spread

a Michelin-starred meal then?" I

hour, and you've been saying Mr. Patterson was unavailable. What's your point

suit jacket, his team following suit. "We'll take our leave if your company isn't interested in cooperating. Melanie, I'll cover the coffee and pastries

The Patterson Group can afford this little expense." Clyde entered with a forced smile, apparently unaware of Vinson's role with

a hint of disdain.

she had someone queue up for snacks, causing the delay. Last time, she made Mr. Jenkins

The Aspire World team members

corporate world long enough

to it, taking Kayla's word as gospel. "Melanie, be focused when discussing business. If Aspire World walks away, can you bear the responsibility? Will you compensate for

his ignorance. I would have never pursued him if he had always