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 she heard this

glass,

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

in his eye, raised his glass, “Congrats, …

which made her

paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized,

the dressing room without a

Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I

liquor; she might have had one too many. I’ll go check

fort here. You should be with

and headed towards

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

had figured her out.

couldn’t stay here any longer.

her dress and make a swift exit while

off her dress, she heard the door

too hasty and forgot

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