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

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

they had last time. He figured Penelope was still holding a grudge, so he didn’t make a fuss about

glint in his eye,

involuntarily, which made her spill her wine all

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

bolted back to the dressing room without a second thought.

Jason just shrugged innocently, “Lucian, I didn’t do anything.” But his

had one too many. I’ll go check

here. You should be with

and headed towards the dressing

room, but her nerves

almost thought Jason had

couldn’t stay here

out of her dress and make a swift exit while

she had taken off her dress, she heard the door

too hasty and forgot to

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