When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 179

Chapter 179



"Talbot, you're sticking your nose a bit too far into my business, don't you think? Since when do I need to report my whereabouts to you?" I pulled my jacket closer around me, aiming to leave the rooftop.

Galen's hiding spot wasn't exactly Fort Knox, but thankfully, it was dark out. As long as I didn't glance in that direction, Talbot wouldn't spot him.

But Talbot blocked my path. "Where do you think you're going?"

"What's wrong with you? Can't I go back to sleep now?"

"I'm not a prisoner, am I? Since when did I lose my freedom?"

I shoved his hand away with more force than necessary. The rooftop wasn't exactly spacious, and it was only a matter of time before he'd realize someone else was up here.

Sure enough, Talbot cast a suspicious glance around the rooftop.

"Just you up here?"

"Who else? Clyde went back to the hotel."

But he stubbornly blocked the door, "Melanie, is that how you speak to your elders?"

His tone was icy, almost angry.

"Don't think just because Clyde cares about you, you can do whatever you want. This is my turf."

you dead, you wouldn't last

his eyes, and I instinctively

situation is just like

he could survive abroad

Planning to kill me here? Kill Mrs. Patterson, and for the sake

on a brave face, standing my

he decided to kill me here,

Galen could intervene,

quickly waved him off, signaling him to stay

only seemed to

what do

desperate

just 1 dip into my trust

your son's debts, right?

you're turning your sights

then his eyes filled with

he really left all his money to your

couldn't be broke, leaving me with scraps and still feeling sorry

the rooftop

in front of me, gripping my shoulders

money also in Aurorea? Is that why you went

much? How much

hand over millions to you? Who's

to push me towards the edge of the rooftop, I simply

goes to Clyde.

hesitated, then retracted his