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

a wine glass, the

thought was due to the unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope

Jason, with a glint in his eye, raised his

made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her spill

face turned a shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I

dressing room without a second thought.

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

might have had

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

headed towards the dressing

dressing room, but

almost thought Jason had figured her

couldn’t stay here any longer.

quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit while no

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

she was too hasty and forgot to lock the door.

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