The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 3

Allison froze in her tracks, her heart pounding. She clung to the tray she was holding, trying to hide her nerves.

But the slight tremor in her body betrayed her anxiety, causing a flicker of displeasure in Lucian’s eyes.

He lounged on the couch, legs crossed, and asked in a low voice, “Am I that scary? Your hands are shaking”

Turning her head. Allison clenching her hands tightly, she mumbled, “It’s my first time serving such a distinguished guest, I’m a bit nervous. Hope you understand.”

Seeing her still looking scared, Lucian averted his eyes. Maybe he was just too tired lately. There was no way this woman could be “Penelope.”

He waved her away, and Allison scurried out the back door without hesitation. She closed the door behind her and leaned against it, finally relaxing a bit.

He didn’t recognize her, thank god….

watched her hurriedly retreating figure, his eyes growing even darker, “Does the Flanagan family have a cherry blossom

the

in the perpetually shaded yard of Allison’s home, there was a cherry

Lucian nodded.

then, a pleasant female voice

pink dress, her face adorned with

the stairs.

Christopher. “Mr. Lindberg, sorry to keep you waiting!

“I’m here today to discuss

Engagement?

all.

predicament from last night, exchanged a

days, the news of Lucian’s engagement to Penelope had spread throughout Northfield, with

right.