“Sorry, you’re?" Lisa did not recognize the woman.
Melanie acted like an old friend of Lisa’s and patted her shoulder with a smile, "Hey, don’t you remember me? I'm Mel! Melanie Thayer!"
Lisa was quiet and looked like she was trying to recall.
Lily was speechless. ‘Melanie’s such a kiss-a*s. When was she ever close to Lisa back in university? To be honest, most of her friends back then were guys. She would only make friends with girls if she could gain something from them. Otherwise, she wouldn’t even bother making small talk.’
At that time, Lily was socially inexperienced and could not see through Melanie. Melanie took the initiative to befriend her and gain her favor, but it was all a calculated move.
Now, knowing that Lisa was Wesley Parker’s daughter, of course, Melanie would try to befriend her.
Seeing no response from Lisa, Melanie felt somewhat embarrassed, but she would not back down so easily. She quickly turned to look at Lily, "Did you forget? I used to be in the same dorm as Lily. We often had lunch together at the restaurant near the university entrance. You know, pickled fish?"
As soon as Melanie mentioned food, Lisa's eyes lit up, and she repeatedly nodded, "Ah, yes, the pickled fish near the gate was delicious, and I haven't been able to eat it since I came home. Now that you mention it, I’m about to drool. Is that restaurant still there?"
After catching Lisa’s attention successfully, Melanie sat beside her, "Yes, the owner of that place retired and gave the business to his son, but the taste is still the same. Let me bring you there one day!"
"Really?" Lisa was excited, "I feel like flying back there now!"
"Haha, let's go together then! You haven't been here for a long while. Sapphine has changed a lot, so let me show you around. There are so many more delicious foods besides pickled fish. We can take our time trying them all," Melanie looked at Lily proudly as she spoke.
Lisa was just a little girl, so it was a piece of cake for Melanie to get close to her. She just had to find something in common with Lisa. Melanie thought that perhaps Lisa could also be another stepping stone for her.
Lisa repeatedly nodded and suddenly turned to speak to Lily, "Lily, you must take me to have some good food!"
Melanie was quiet upon hearing this.
Lily raised her eyes and glanced at Melanie, "Okay!"
"Lily, the perfumery competition is tomorrow. Are you going to leave after that? Stay here for a couple more days. I can bring you to some interesting places. By the way, you haven't been to my house yet. You should come and visit!" Lisa was enthusiastic.
Lily smiled and said, “Don't worry, I won't be leaving so soon. I'll stay for a few more days, and we can still meet again."
"That would be great! Since we got back in touch, I can reach out to you anytime since I miss you so much!" Lisa took out her phone and said, "By the way, you should add me on Whatsapp!"
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