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.”

took a swig of his drink, then said to Allison while looking at Jason), “This is

heart leaped into her throat when she heard

one hand holding a wine glass,

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

eye, raised his glass,

made

paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step

the dressing room without a second thought.

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

hold her liquor; she might have had one too many.

You should be with her.” Cora Lindberg–Hamilton

and headed towards the dressing

room, but her nerves were

thought Jason had figured her

couldn’t stay here any longer.

and make a swift exit while no

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