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

into her throat when

slowly exhaled, one hand holding a wine glass, the other hanging

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

Jason, with a glint in his eye, raised his

shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her wine all

her

she bolted back to the dressing room without a second

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

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

hold the fort here. You should

headed towards

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

had figured

couldn’t stay here any longer.

and make

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