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?"

you're only here temporarily. You don't actually

Vinson with resentment. If it weren't for Vinson stepping in with a matching offer, his plan might have succeeded. Suddenly, Lisa spoke up,

evident, daring to speak up at such a

Clyde's glance before he turned his attention

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

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

used to it. Clyde had been seen with numerous women

room seemed to sympathize with my situation, some

a shy, flirtatious look before turning

You're not just trying to help an old

knew she was being snide but couldn't be

it was?

her. "Aren't you also an 'old friend' L haven't seen

didn't know me well enough to speak out of

most at the meeting supported the collaboration

Lisa wasn't ready