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.”

felt like her heart leaped into her throat

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

which Lucian thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge, so he didn’t make a fuss about it.

in his eye, raised his glass,

made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her

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

to the dressing room without a

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

have had one too

we’ll hold the fort here. You should be with her.” Cora

headed towards the dressing

made it to the dressing room, but her nerves were

had

stay here

quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit

had taken off her dress, she heard the door being pushed open, followed by Lucian’s voice,

hasty and forgot to lock the door.