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.”

her throat when she

glass, the other hanging by her

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

eye, raised his

tone made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her wine all over her dress.

put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step out for a bit.”

back to the dressing room without a

Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently,

her liquor; she might have had one too

fort here. You should be with her.” Cora Lindberg–Hamilton said

and headed towards the dressing room.

Allison had made it to the dressing room, but her nerves were still on

thought Jason had figured her out.

here any longer.

to quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit while no one was looking.

she heard the door being

hasty and forgot to lock