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.”

“Got it.” Lucian wrapped his arm around ‘Penelope’s‘ waist, took a swig of his drink, then said to Allison while looking at Jason), “This is my cousin Jason, you’ve met before.”

her throat when she heard this name.

one hand holding a wine glass, the other hanging by her side, clenching

had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge, so he didn’t

Jason, with a glint in his eye, raised his glass, “Congrats, …

made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill

she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step out for

bolted back to the dressing room

just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t

liquor; she might have had one too many.

fort here. You should be

nodded and headed towards

to the dressing room,

almost thought Jason had

stay here any

dress and make

had taken off her dress, she heard the door

it, she was too hasty and forgot to lock the door.

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