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.”

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

heart leaped into her

glass, the other hanging by

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

his eye, raised his glass,

Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her wine all over her dress.

her glass and apologized, “I need to step out

back to the dressing room without a second thought.

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

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

here. You should

headed towards the

made it to the dressing room, but her nerves

almost thought Jason had figured her

stay here

change out of her dress and make a swift exit

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