The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

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.”

like her heart leaped into her throat when

one hand holding a wine glass, the other

word, which Lucian thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope

in his eye, raised his glass, “Congrats,

drawn–out tone made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her wine

Her face turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and

to the dressing room

just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But

liquor; she might have had one too

should be

and headed towards

the dressing room, but her

almost thought Jason had figured her out.

here any longer.

change out of her dress and

had taken off her dress, she heard the door being pushed open, followed by

was too hasty and forgot