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?"

actually think you run the Patterson

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

evident, daring to speak up at

just took a sip of my coffee, catching Clyde's glance before he turned his attention back to her with a

of who I partner with, it won't affect our dealings with the

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

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

with my situation,

him a shy, flirtatious look before turning

trying to help an old friend by pushing Clyde

snide but couldn't be

if it was? Any issue

haven't seen

well enough to

at the meeting supported the collaboration

Lisa wasn't ready to let