When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 128

Chapter 128



I wanted to keep probing Clyde about his investigations, but his phone suddenly burst into incessant buzzing. Visibly annoyed, Clyde glanced at his phone, and his face darkened even more. "Melanie, it is all your fault!" He handed me his phone with a scowl, and upon seeing the texts from Lisa, I was at a loss for words.

[Clyde, I'm back at the hotel. It's so creepy being here all alone.]

[The hallway is deserted. Ugh, I don't even feel like stepping out now.]

[I brought only this nightgown. Do you know where I can grab some pajamas?]

Lisa pushed the envelope, attaching a sensational picture. The silk lingerie was practically sheer, hinting more than it concealed.

little tomboy dressed like a fairy from children's TV shows. How had she

Lisa's call, and Clyde tossed it at me.

even think about giving it back to me!" Clyde dashed off to the bathroom like a man on a mission, leaving me speechless

convinced Clyde preferred bimbos, watching the phone battery drain as it buzzed relentlessly until I finally turned it off. Clyde had crafted his persona, and he should deal

computer, beginning my search

veterans to Ironvale and kicking their business into high gear. The Crawford family had

lived abroad and only returned home a few years ago. Her social media was about the high life, the epitome of a

considering her

shake the feeling that something was up with the Crawford family. Unless Lisa had fallen for Clyde at first sight, she was likely eyeing

seem the company was in trouble. What was going on? Online searches only revealed positive news, leaving

Vinson show up, but Lisa did, too. Both came to discuss a potential collaboration on a bridge project, and Clyde sent

by comparison. She kept playing the

through Lisa's lack of preparation. But how would we dig into past events if we didn't