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 Patterson Group,

for Vinson stepping in with 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, and Mr. Russell

evident, daring to speak up at such a

sip of my coffee, catching Clyde's glance before he turned his attention back

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

at me, but I just shrugged

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

room seemed to sympathize with my situation, some

him a shy, flirtatious look

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

was being snide but couldn't be bothered

it was? Any issue

friend' L haven't seen in over two decades? Why else would I choose to

didn't know me well enough to speak out of

the collaboration with

Lisa wasn't ready to let it