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.”

drink, then said to Allison while looking at Jason),

like her heart leaped into her throat when she

a wine glass, the other hanging by her side, clenching

word, which Lucian thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge,

in his eye, raised his glass,

involuntarily, which made her spill her wine

Her face turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I

she bolted back to the dressing room without a second thought.

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

might have had one too many. I’ll go check

You should

headed towards the

room, but her

almost thought Jason had figured her

here any longer.

wanted to quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit while no one

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