When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 130

Chapter 130



Back in the meeting room, I told Vinson to head back first and wait for some good news. Clyde had agreed to feel out Lisa for me, so a collaboration with Aspire World was in the bag.

Vinson spoke, "You don't have to stress about this. If it doesn't work out, there's always next time."

Vinson considered my feelings as always, but I just shook my head. "Head back. Don't worry. We'll nail this collaboration."

It would be out of my mind to miss a partnership with a top-notch company like Aspire World.

It turned out Lisa had been in Clyde's office all afternoon.

When they left work together, the office buzzed with rumors.

Our picture-perfect marriage facade was crumbling, and everyone sighed as they watched.I was secretly thrilled, sensing a breakthrough might be around the corner. Lisa was no match for Clyde's wits.

grabbed Jade and Eliana to dine

a look that said a thousand words. "Your cousin, is she out of her mind? Flirting with

way! Clyde's got no class? Thank goodness I got out when I did." Eliana clutched her chest, visibly

Lisa. Why did the Crawford family suddenly show up after nearly two decades? Smells fishy." Jade knew about my

Their influence in Ironvale is no joke. My family's restaurant has worked

his family are influential. But why did they suddenly seek out the Patterson family for a partnership by crossing state lines? And if it's about seducing Clyde, why

was something I

never got involved in business affairs. It was clear from meetings she was

her with a professional team, not let

intentions

couldn't possibly

to drop

stepping in as replacements, could

better than one. We figured the Crawford family must be in

volunteered to investigate. "My family's restaurant chain in Ironvales celebrating its anniversary. I'll have folks dig around. Don't worry. My staff are great at gathering intel.

felt guilty for relying on Eliana

she was helping me out,

generous bonus? It doesn't feel right having