When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 141

Chapter 141



At the meeting the following day, Clyde brought up the idea of entering into a full-fledged collaboration with Aspire World.

"York's suggested manufacturers aren't bad, but we've never worked with them before. Safety first," he said. "Mr. Russell is willing to give up ten percent of the profits. I think a partnership would be more beneficial for both parties."

Aspire World's reputation preceded them, and the offer to relinquish a tenth of their profits essentially meant a ten percent increase in earnings for the Patterson Group.

Seeing everyone nod in agreement, York slammed his pen down in frustration.

"Mr. Patterson, what's this about? I've done my homework here."

"Well, I have the right to choose differently, don't I?" Clyde responded, his curiosity piqued rather than showing any sign of annoyance.

"Or have you already made a deal on the side, just waiting for the Patterson Group to send the money?"

temporarily. You don't actually think you run the

his plan might have succeeded. Suddenly, Lisa spoke up, "Doesn't seem right to me. If we're collaborating with three companies, and Mr. Russell has all these projects, what about the Crawford

to speak up at such

Clyde's glance before

affect our dealings with the Crawford family. Our relationship is...

overt flirtation made everyone look at me, but I just shrugged it off as

used to it. Clyde had been seen with numerous women before in my

my situation, some shaking

a shy, flirtatious look

was it? You're not just trying to help an old

knew she was being snide but couldn't

what if it

haven't seen in over two

me well

most at the meeting supported the collaboration with Aspire World, so the matter

ready to