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.”

leaped into her throat when she

holding a wine glass, the other hanging by her

they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a

his eye, raised

drawn–out tone made Allison shudder involuntarily, which made her

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

back to the dressing room without

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

had one

hold the fort here. You should be with her.” Cora Lindberg–Hamilton

towards the dressing room.

it to the dressing room,

almost thought Jason had figured her out.

here any

her dress and make a swift exit

off her dress, she heard the door being pushed open, followed by

hasty and forgot to

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