Chapter 25

The Lindberg family’s mansion was smack dab in the middle of the city, a posh and pricey area.

The place was like a neighborhood of mansion–style villas. There were a bunch of four–story buildings that were all connected and all belonged to the Lindberg family.

Just as Allison pulled up to the gate, she saw Lucian stepping out of his Bentley.

He personally opened the car door for her and said, “Penelope, sorry I couldn’t pick you up. Been swamped with work.”

“No worries.” Allison replied, a bit sheepish but relieved to see he didn’t seem affected by last night’s events.

Her fingers tightened, reminding herself that she was Penelope now, not Allison.

Next thing she knew, her clenched hand was enveloped by a warm grip. She shivered slightly, looking up at the man beside her.

Lucian was gently stroking her hand with a small smile playing on his lips. “Nervous?”

She nodded slightly.

jittery and afraid her secret might be

one–eyed, muscular middle–aged man approached them.

been my grandfather’s companion for a

shared a last name with Carter Lindberg because he was his–adopted son, so he

him respectfully. David nodded slightly, then turned to Lucian. “Lucian, Carter wants to see you in the

squeezed her hand. “You make yourself at home. I’ll go see

Allison nodded.

had a maid named Zoey take her

buildings with tight security and beautiful greenery. As Allison followed Zoey, they heard some heavy panting coming from the fruit trees

such a bad boy…”

than you,

man and the woman, along with the panting, made them both uncomfortable.

see anything in the dense

away. “Ms. Flanagan,

awkwardly diverted her gaze.

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