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

leaped into her throat when she heard this name.

glass, the other hanging by her side, clenching

thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a

a glint in his eye, raised

involuntarily, which made her

put down her glass and apologized, “I need

to the dressing

frowned slightly and sent a warning look to Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do

had one too many. I’ll

we’ll hold the fort here. You should be with her.” Cora Lindberg–Hamilton said

headed towards the

room, but her nerves were

almost thought Jason had figured

stay here any

quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit

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