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."

If Clyde wasn't buying it, there was nothing more I could do. Thinking about my health condition and how I couldn't afford to get angry, I

a flash of red at the

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

Are you out of your mind?" Clyde slammed

pointed toward the door, signaling Lisa

can't see how you two look at each other?" I raised my voice

in a voice only the two of us could hear, "Why don't you test

were

needed to be involved. Lisa had presented herself on a silver platter,

hand, his

or man alike. Over the years, he'd also had his fair share of male admirers. Clyde's grip tightened slightly, and then

of me. It would weigh heavily on my conscience." Lisa's voice sounded pitiful, making my

hand

and his expression instantly

as he said coldly, "I'm

the Patterson