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.”

into her throat when

glass, the other hanging

was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge,

glint in his eye, raised his glass, “Congrats, … Penelope.”

Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill

Her face turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step out for a bit.”

to the dressing room without a

slightly and sent a warning look to Jason, but Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But his bride, Penelope, was

had one too many. I’ll

fort here. You should be with her.”

nodded and headed towards the dressing room.

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

had

here any

to quickly change out of her dress and

just as she had taken off her dress, she heard the

too hasty and