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.”

of his drink, then said to Allison while looking at Jason), “This is my cousin

into her throat when

glass, the other hanging by her side,

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

Jason, with a glint in his eye, raised his glass, “Congrats, …

Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her wine all

quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step out

the dressing room without a

frowned slightly and sent a warning look to Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But his bride, Penelope, was acting pretty fishy

have had one too many. I’ll go check on

ahead, we’ll hold the fort here. You should

nodded and headed towards the

dressing room, but her nerves were still

had figured

couldn’t stay here any longer.

quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit while no one was

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