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.”

around ‘Penelope’s‘ waist, took a swig of his drink, then said to

into her throat when she heard this

glass, the

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

in his eye, raised his

made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill

a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass

back to the dressing room without a second thought.

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

might have had one too many. I’ll go

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

towards the

to the dressing room, but her nerves were still

had figured

stay here any longer.

dress and make a swift exit while no one was looking.

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