Chapter 13

“No need; I can handle it.” Allison’s face was as white as a sheet. She was gripping her dress tightly, refusing to let go.

“Penelope!” The tense atmosphere was broken by Leah Flanagan–Eaden’s voice, calling from the doorway, “Lucian is here too? You guys

are…”

Lucian pulled his hands back, glanced at Allison, and said calmly. “Penelope’s dress got dirty. I was just helping her change.”

“I’ll help her. I’ll fix Penelope’s makeup while I’m at it. Lucian, go downstairs and entertain the guests.” Leah Flanagan–Eaden said, blocking Lucian’s view of Allison.

Lucian didn’t insist, and he turned around to leave.

As soon as he left, the smile on Leah Flanagan–Eaden’s face faded. She slapped Allison hard across the face, “You poor little bitch, don’t forget your place. You’re just Penelope’s stand–in!” She dared flirt with Lucian when she wasn’t looking! Luckily, she caught it in time.

Allison’s cheek stung, but she wasn’t in a position to argue.

sneered, “If the madam is so unsure about

If it weren’t for her face, which

change and leave through the back door of the hotel. I’ve arranged for someone to

now was obviously off. She wasn’t sure if he had figured something

and changed into her own clothes. Meanwhile, Leah

was about to end, Allison quietly

she would have nothing to do with Lucian.

and Christopher were rushing

at her daughter, who was still unconscious in the hospital bed, stomping her feet in anger. Her useless daughter had caused such a mess at such a crucial time. The engagement party was over, but

“Doctor, when will

daughter is allergic to alcohol. She should wake up by tomorrow. You’ll have

good if she

and immediately took

matter must be kept secret.

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