Chapter 12

Allison acted as cool as a cucumber, and she didn’t even dare lay her eyes on Jason.

At this point, Lucian went up to her, dipped his head slightly and introduced her to his family, “Penelope, this is my aunt, Cora Lindberg–Hamilton.”

Allison greeted her in a slightly raspy voice, “Hello, Auntie.”

She intentionally lowered her voice. Although she couldn’t perfectly imitate Penelope’s voice, it could pass in this noisy environment.

Allison had heard of Cora Lindberg–Hamilton from Christopher. She was a tough cookie who knew all the right moves. Her husband, Mr. Brummett, had been under the weather and resting while she single–handedly ran the company with flying colors. She was sharp as a

tack.

Allison’s careful demeanor made Cora Lindberg–Hamilton think that this ‘Penelope‘ was very polite and obedient.

She nodded approvingly and said, “Mmm, Lucian, since you’ve popped the question, you better treat Penelope right.”

around ‘Penelope’s‘ waist, took a swig of his drink, then said

like her heart leaped into her throat when

slowly exhaled, one hand holding a wine glass, the other hanging by

thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a

his eye, raised

drawn–out tone made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill

Her face turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and

she bolted back to the dressing

and sent a warning look to Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t

can’t hold her liquor; she might have had one too

ahead, we’ll hold the fort here. You should be with her.”

nodded and headed towards the

the dressing room, but her nerves

thought Jason had figured

here any

wanted to quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit while

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