Malcolm realized he had no choice but to tell his daughter, Lisa, the whole truth. It was the only way to make her understand that if she married anyone other than Benjamin Lawson, they stood to lose a lot. And that it was dangerous to bring Miguel closer to the family.
"Let's go inside," he said firmly, lowering his voice. "This isn't a conversation to have out here."
Lisa hesitated for a brief moment before turning and walking ahead of her father into the house. She sat down, arms crossed. "Alright, I'm listening."
Malcolm exhaled deeply. "I'm only telling you this because I believe you're smart enough to make the right decision once you understand what’s at stake, and the danger of sleeping with the enemy. So, I’ll get straight to the point."
Lisa leaned forward, fully engaged now.
