When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 125

Chapter 125



Clyde must've said something funny because the woman suddenly burst into laughter, her gaze drifting toward the office door. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly came over to open it. "Melanie, what are you doing standing out here? Come on in."

Her familiarity threw me for a loop.

Vinson nodded at me. "Mr. Patterson has guests, and I'll come back another day. Take care."

I knew it wasn't the best time to discuss business with outsiders present, so I had Lina escort him out.

Stepping into the office, I cautiously asked, "Mr. Patterson, who might this be?"

"Melanie, don't tell me you've forgotten me. I'm your cousin, Lisa Crawford!" She looked at me, somewhat displeased, and she pouted and gave Clyde a sideways glance. "I told you Melanie's got a short memory for her family. Here I am, and she doesn't even recognize me."

But I knew the name Lisa. She was

it back for Grandpa's funeral, saying you were tied up. I honestly don't remember you." I kept my professional smile as I faced her, understanding she

and a chance for fame, something they wouldn't miss. Talbot's visit was likely due to Clyde's interest in

busy then. And I'm only two years older

followed by

watched her, thinking

her calling as an actress. If Kayla

manipulative woman in disguisene

was her privileged upbringing, but she also had the forthrightness of

realized she was imitating me, just like Kayla did, except that she missed the

since we're cousins. It made it easier for her to get close to

but kept silent, holding the documents at

"Melanie, didn't

dinner. We're all family here." Lisa

lowered her head,

slightly aggrieved. Noticing her