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

a wine glass, the other hanging by her side, clenching

unpleasant dinner they had last time. He figured Penelope was

his eye, raised his glass,

shudder involuntarily, which made her spill her wine all

shade paler, she quickly put down her glass and apologized, “I need to step out for a

the dressing room without a second thought.

shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t

Penelope can’t hold her liquor; she might have had one too many.

hold the fort here. You should

towards

room,

almost thought Jason had figured her

stay here any longer.

wanted to quickly change out of her dress and make a swift exit while

her dress, she heard the door being pushed open,

too hasty and forgot to lock the door.