Chapter 20

The next day, bright and early, Allison got a call from Lucian. Well, more accurately, it was a call for Penelope.

He invited her to go somewhere with him that night.

Having already turned him down once yesterday, Allison didn’t dare say no again. So she hurriedly put on heavy makeup, trying her best to look like Penelope.

After lunch, Lucian’s driver, Dominic, arrived on time to pick her up.

They headed to an underground auction.

By the time Allison arrived, every seal was filled. Dominic led her upstairs, all the way to a room.

As soon as the door swung open, the first thing Allison saw was a man on the sofa, holding a glass of wine.

Despite her makeup, Allison was still scared he might see through her, so she chose to sit as far away from him as possible.

Lucian’s gaze fell on her face, her heavy makeup making him frown slightly. He gestured for her to come over, “Come here.”

Allison pursed her lips, knowing she couldn’t avoid him, so she slowly shuffled over with her head down.

Before she could get close, he suddenly reached out and yanked her into his arms.

struggled to get away, but his arm around

her ear, his breath tickling her as if he were trying to

Allison stopped

she was Penelope,

cheek, the heavy makeup smearing onto his fingertips. He asked, “Did you

latest trend. Do… do

“I do.”

if to confirm his words,. Allison blinked in surprise, feeling a jolt through her heart.

down, not noticing that his clear

that his feelings for Penelope were merely a duty.

auction downstairs had started. Allison noticed the venue was decorated

she had a clear view of the auction hall downstairs.

item after another was sold, but Lucian didn’t make

to buy? Why

bidding directly and spending ten million dollars.

taken aback, “Is

it be for?”

and it

as they left. The night breeze was crisp and cool.

her hair, which had been tousled by the wind, when suddenly she felt him pull her closer. His handsome face seemed to magnify in

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