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..."

your assistant to sit in? Or are you planning to force someone on

throat bobbed as he struggled, finally managing a strained smile. "You go ahead with the meeting. I've got work to do. Ms. Crawford, come to my office once the meeting is

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

much more smoothly. Vinson's expertise in

him excitedly. "You're not

at his team. "The company needs me elsewhere.

of Aspire World. Where would

throat awkwardly. "Today's discussion went so well.

was met

the one and only Mr.

Let's give our boss a

make the

eagerly. "Ms. Crawford, you should

colleagues nodded in

well. The

won't miss out because of

to Lina, her eyes sparkled with anticipation, and I eventually gave in When we all arrived at the restaurant, everyone went to grab

making you pay for

The Golden Spoon wasn't cheap, and its buffet cost a fair bit

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

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

about Vinson, just vague references to