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?"

here temporarily. You don't actually think you run

offer, his plan might have succeeded. Suddenly, Lisa spoke up, "Doesn't seem right to me. If we're

evident, daring to speak

coffee, catching Clyde's glance before he turned his attention back to her with a

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

look at me, but I

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

room seemed to sympathize with my

shot him a shy, flirtatious look before turning

You're not just trying to help an

she was being snide but couldn't be bothered to

what if it was?

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

know me well enough to speak out

the collaboration with Aspire World, so the matter was

Lisa wasn't ready to