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.”

then said to Allison while looking at Jason), “This

into her throat when

one hand holding a wine glass, the other hanging by her side, clenching

they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge, so he

Jason, with a glint in his eye, raised his glass,

Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her

turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass

back to the dressing room without a second thought.

Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But his bride, Penelope, was acting pretty fishy

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

fort here. You should be with her.” Cora Lindberg–Hamilton

headed towards

dressing room, but her nerves were

almost thought Jason had figured

here any

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

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