When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 181

Chapter 181



Melanie was taken aback by the bluntness. "You're asking for money now?"

"Come on, Melanie, you're already Mrs. Patterson. Why are you still hung up on the trust fund?"

"What else should I do? That's money my parents left for me!"

I was fuming, my voice rising with each word.

"So, you've been MIA for years just to avoid paying up?"

"Let me tell you, without me, you wouldn't see a dime of that money! The trust is mine!"

"If you don't give me the money, I'll report that you're back in the country. Then you'll be breaking the law, and I can apply to get the trust fund!"

I wasn't even sure if that was a legal move here, but it was worth a scare.

Sure enough, he fell silent.

After a minute, he sighed.

"Melanie, I watched you grow up. Why would I want to take your money?"

"I'll meet you soon. Just stay put in Ironvale."

He hung up in a hurry, and I couldn't help but smirk.

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Galen call to

his own flesh and blood

He probably went as far as to use a

he didn't realize Galen's voice was ruined

was a relief Talbot hadn't discovered he was back

be in trouble too. I quickly sent Clyde a text

Clyde called back immediately.

"What happened?" he asked.

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a

Lisa had

that Tammie was pressuring

met with

him to desperation.

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she doesn't need to seduce me anymore, suggesting we don't have to

the company's projects, suspecting Talbot's planning something

Lisa knowing my

pped a beat, thinking

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just cautioned us

a

voice offered some comfort, seemingly

long as Lisa was on our side, we

the sudden change of heart about