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 drink, then said to Allison while looking at

like her heart leaped into her throat when she heard

glass, the

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

eye, raised his glass, “Congrats, … Penelope.”

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

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

bolted back to the dressing

to Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t

liquor; she might have had one too

should be with her.” Cora

headed towards the

made it to the dressing room, but her nerves were still on

Jason had figured her

couldn’t stay here

and make a swift exit while no

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