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

her throat when

holding a wine glass, the other hanging by her side,

unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding

Jason, with a glint in his eye, raised his

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

face turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step out for a bit.”

the dressing room without a

Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But his bride,

her liquor; she might have had one too many. I’ll

the fort here. You should be

towards

made it to the dressing room, but her nerves were still on edge.

Jason had figured

here

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

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