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."

whiny and akin to Kayla's, confused me more. But I knew the name Lisa. She was Talbot's youngest daughter, with an older brother

since you couldn't make 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 came on behalf of the Crawford

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

then. And I'm only two years older than you.

followed by a bunch of

watched her, thinking

her calling as an actress. If Kayla was innocent, Lisa was

manipulative woman in disguisene

was her privileged upbringing, but she also

just 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

was enough, especially since we're cousins. It made it easier for

her intent but kept silent, holding the documents at

looked awkward. "Melanie, didn't

restaurant. Let's have a family dinner. We're all family here." Lisa cut him off. “Mr. Patterson, you wouldn't refuse

lowered her

slightly aggrieved. Noticing her