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.”

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

leaped into her throat

wine glass, the other hanging by her side,

the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge, so he didn’t make a fuss

in his eye,

involuntarily, which made

shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized,

the dressing room

innocently,

have had one too many. I’ll go check

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

and headed towards the

dressing room, but her nerves

had figured

couldn’t stay here any longer.

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

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