When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 154

Chapter 154



Clyde and I looked at each other.

Lisa's proposal was tempting. Teaming up could indeed make the investigation easier.

Not to mention how much she hated Talbot.

We decided to cooperate temporarily. It seemed like a win-win situation.

Clyde, somewhat disgruntled, exclaimed, "Does this mean I have to play the pretty boy?"

I shoved him towards the door with all my might.

"Who's even looking at you? What 'looks' are you talking about?"

He probably remembered Lisa's words and left in a huff.

Clyde barely stepped out when Eliana Chandler called.

"I needed to see you. We need to talk."

tone was upbeat. Seemed like she had

to the Chandler family's restaurant, finding

"Melanie, over here, quick!"

the table was littered

at what I've got for these past days. Impressive,

the

Crawford family's ventures in Ironvale over

was on the brink of bankruptcy before taking over your

at several documents. "These are enough to make him bankrupt. If it weren't for your family's misfortune, he'd never achieve his

more than he can chew by taking on numerous projects. He's practically broke now and that is why he

documents and

made several mistakes in decision-making. But luck was on his side.

l

of my family's company enabled

to work for the Crawford family and now they're with

relationships over skills in employment, pushing out

he

up the profile - Jared, a familiar

family, known for his skill and integrity. Working with Talbot for so long

let him go

was supposed to be in the range of seven to eight hundred thousand dollars. Really not

push away Jared."