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

with resentment. If it weren't 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.

evident, daring to

catching Clyde's glance before he turned his attention back to her

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

made everyone look at me, but I just shrugged it

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

my situation, some

shy, flirtatious look

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

being snide but couldn't

if it

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

clearly didn't know me well enough to speak

the meeting supported the collaboration with Aspire

ready to