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."

Kayla's, confused me more. But I knew the name Lisa. She was Talbot's

Grandpa's funeral, saying you were tied up. I honestly don't remember you." I kept my professional smile as I faced

lucrative and a chance for fame, something they wouldn't miss. Talbot's visit was likely due

embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I was indeed busy then. And I'm only two years older than

making excuses, followed

watched her,

actress. If Kayla was innocent,

manipulative woman in disguisene

her privileged upbringing, but she also

like Kayla did, except that she missed the point that I rarely dressed so provocatively. Firstly, my figure didn't allow it, and secondly, my scars

was enough, especially since we're cousins. It made it easier for her to get close to

intent but kept silent, holding

awkward. "Melanie, didn't we have

a restaurant. Let's have a family dinner. We're all family here." Lisa

her

slightly aggrieved. Noticing her