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?"

only here temporarily. You don't actually think you run the

might have succeeded. Suddenly, Lisa spoke up, "Doesn't seem right to me. If we're collaborating with three companies, and

was evident, daring to speak up at such

just took a sip of my coffee, catching Clyde's glance

I partner with, it won't affect our dealings with the Crawford family. Our

everyone look at me, but I just

been seen with numerous

sympathize with my situation,

shy, flirtatious look

You're not just trying to help an old friend by pushing Clyde towards Aspire World, are

snide but

if it

at her. "Aren't you also an 'old friend' L haven't seen in over two decades? Why else would I choose

me well enough to speak out

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

Lisa wasn't ready to let