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.”

of his drink, then

into her throat when she heard

holding a wine glass,

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

a glint in his eye, raised his

which made her spill her wine all over her

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

dressing room without

frowned slightly and sent a warning look to Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But his bride, Penelope,

her liquor; she might have had one too many. I’ll go

should be with

headed towards the dressing

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

had figured

couldn’t stay here any

out of her dress and make a swift exit while

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