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….

her hurriedly retreating figure, his eyes growing even darker, “Does

in the

the perpetually shaded yard of Allison’s

Lucian nodded.

a pleasant female voice rang out,

face adorned with delicate makeup, was

the stairs.

her father, Christopher. “Mr. Lindberg, sorry

today to discuss my engagement with Ms.

Engagement?

most of all. So this was

of their daughter’s predicament from last night,

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

right.