When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 129

Chapter 129



I turned to look at Clyde, utterly baffled by his actions.

Meanwhile, Clyde grabbed the documents and stood up. "Ms. Melanie, please come to my office. The rest of you, please wait here for a moment."

Clyde didn't even glance my way before leaving the conference room. I shot Vinson an apologetic look before following Clyde out. Back in the office, I immediately closed the blinds. "Clyde, what are you thinking? Don't you know what Aspire World is all about?"

"I do. And I know all about Vinson, too! He's been chasing you since college, and you're married! Like a bad penny." Clyde spat out, tossing the documents onto the desk with a clench of his teeth. "I don't want to work with him. He's too annoying."

Seeing him so mad, I patiently went over the pros and cons once again.

But Clyde remained silent, just staring at the documents in his hand. He knew what I was saying, and he was just being stubborn.

Finally, I gave up. "Fine, the Patterson Group is yours, not mine. My opinion doesn't matter."

was nothing more I could do. Thinking about my health condition and how I couldn't afford to get angry, I didn't want to look at Clyde anymore. Maybe I could live a

I turned to leave, I saw a

me, and I quickly turned back to face Clyde. "Clyde, you're not planning to collaborate with the Crawford family for Lisa, are you? You're

Are you out of your mind?" Clyde slammed his hand on the

signaling Lisa

act. You think I can't see how you two look at each other?" I

him, whispering in a voice only the

were going

involved. Lisa had presented herself on a silver platter, and I wouldn't let the

before grabbing my hand, his

Clyde's good looks could charm anyone, woman or man alike. Over the years, he'd also had his fair share of male admirers. Clyde's grip tightened slightly, and then the office

please don't argue because of me. It would weigh heavily on

hand away from

and his expression instantly

said coldly,

the