The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

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.”

wrapped his arm around ‘Penelope’s‘ waist, took a swig of his drink, then said to Allison while looking at Jason), “This is my

like her heart leaped into her throat when she

a wine glass, the other hanging

say a word, which Lucian thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge,

his eye, raised his glass, “Congrats, … Penelope.”

made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her

quickly put down her glass and

she bolted back to the dressing room without a second thought.

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

hold her liquor; she might have had one too many. I’ll go check on

should be with

and headed towards the dressing room.

to the dressing room, but her nerves were still

thought Jason had

here

and make a swift exit while