When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie) novel Chapter 128

I wanted to keep probing Clyde about his investigations, but his phone suddenly burst into incessant buzzing.

Visibly annoyed, Clyde glanced at his phone, and his face darkened even more. "Melanie, it is all your fault!"

He handed me his phone with a scowl, and upon seeing the texts from Lisa, I was at a loss for words.

[Clyde, I’m back at the hotel. It’s so creepy being here all alone.]

[The hallway is deserted. Ugh, I don’t even feel like stepping out now.]

[I brought only this nightgown. Do you know where I can grab some pajamas?]

Lisa pushed the envelope, attaching a sensational picture. The silk lingerie was practically sheer, hinting more than it concealed.

I faintly remembered Lisa from our fourth or fifth grade when she was a little tomboy dressed like a fairy from children’s TV shows. How had she changed so drastically?

The phone rang with Lisa’s call, and Clyde tossed it at me. "I’m not dealing with this. She's your cousin. You handle it.”

“Take the call. I’m off to shower. Don’t even think about giving it back to me!" Clyde dashed off to the bathroom like a man on a mission, leaving me speechless as the phone rang endlessly.

Lisa seemed convinced Clyde preferred bimbos, watching the phone battery drain as it buzzed relentlessly until I finally turned it off. Clyde had crafted his persona, and he should deal with these unwanted suitors.

So, I turned my attention to my computer, beginning my search into the Crawford family's recent history.

Talbot had been making moves, taking his veterans to Ironvale and kicking their business into high gear. The Crawford family had undertaken several critical projects, earning a reputation and substantial yearly profits.

Lisa jumped in. "But surely, keeping it in the family is more reliable, and the Crawford family is professional in these matters."

She kept raving about the Crawford family's professionalism without showing any real proof, making me shake my head in disbelief.

I said, "I think Aspire World is a better fit. Their team is strong, and they have the financial stability to ensure the project’s completion."

That had been my stance from the beginning, setting aside personal connections for the more capable team of Vinson.

"Mr. Patterson!" Lisa’s whining voice rang out.

Clyde sat up straighter and said, "Ms. Lisa does have a point."