When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 41

Chapter 41



Vinson didn't sugarcoat his words, and Clyde's eyes locked onto him. Then, out of nowhere, Clyde cracked a smile. "Ah, so Ms. Crawford's talent caught your eye. Mr. Russell, you have a knack for spotting the good ones."

"Well then, Melanie, let's make this collaboration work. Let's keep all communications within the office, shall we? It would be easier to manage any issues that way."

Clyde's last sentence carried a hidden meaning, but I pretended not to catch it. "Mr. Patterson's right. Let's get down to business and not waste any more time. After all, we've kept Aspire World waiting far too long due to some people's blunders."

Kayla tugged gently at Clyde's sleeve. "Mr. Patterson, didn't we agree that I'd be involved in this project, too?"

I knew she was eager to join the project. Not just for the commission, but the bragging rights of having worked with Aspire World were too good to pass up.

But I wasn't about to give her that chance. "Sorry, this project doesn't need direct supervision from the Administrative Department, right? Besides, you are not even a regular employee yet, are you?"

Kayla was still just an intern, not even a full-time employee yet. So naturally, she didn't have the right to be part of such an important project.

She glared at me with frustration evident in her eyes. "This project was initially my responsibility, and Mr. Jenkins had said..."

"You mean Bill? Sorry, but Mr. Jenkins is currently under internal investigation and won't be managing this project." Vinson glanced at Kayla. "This financial case could have widespread implications. Ms. Osborne, you're close with him?"

At the mention of potential criminal involvement, Kayla almost freaked out and turned to Clyde. "Clyde..."

to start the meeting. Are you sure you want your assistant to sit in? Or are you planning to force someone on me?" Vinson had settled back into his seat, his

bobbed as he struggled, finally managing a strained smile. "You go ahead with the meeting. I've

knew what was on Clyde's mind. He was worried I might go out for lunch with Vinson. But I wasn't about to

further interruptions, the meeting progressed much more smoothly. Vinson's expertise in design had grown over the years,

watched him excitedly. "You're not doing design

shook his head, then glanced at his team. "The company needs me elsewhere. I can't focus

of Aspire World. Where would he find

"Today's discussion went so well. Let's all go out

proposal was met

That's why you're the boss, the one and only Mr. Russell! I'm

give our boss a

make the reservation

me eagerly. "Ms. Crawford,

nodded in

well.

can afford it. He won't miss out because of two more

and I eventually gave in When we all arrived at the restaurant, everyone went to grab their food, leaving me and Vinson watching the

feel bad for making

cheap, and

shook his head. "They wouldn't have saved money even if you hadn't

with the team. That girl mentioned you're the heir?" I was curious

Vinson, just vague references to his family's significant