Chapter 211

Penelope put on a show of being wronged, saying, “Allison, you’ve totally got me wrong. It was Nathalie who asked all those questions. She was the one who suggested the game.” She didn’t dare offend Allison openly. Ever since Leah Flanagan–Eaden’s medication swap was discovered by Allison, Allison had become a loose cannon.

The old Allison would never dare talk to Penelope like this.

Penelope decided to play weak first, then slowly find Allison’s weak spots.

“Allison, we grew up together. Sure, we’ve had our share of fights, but remember when I gave you twenty grand to help Grace Zimmer–Kane? You needed the money; I wanted to marry Lucian. It was a win–win, right? If you have a thing for Jason, I don’t mind; we’re not at odds.” Seeing Allison leaning against the railing in silence, she continued to soothe, “Once I’m married to Lucian, I’ll help you reunite with your mom; how about that?”

Allison slowly lifted her eyes.

now on the

family, your mother will be safe. Once I become Lucian’s wife, I’ll give you and Grace a chunk of change to get you two out of here. How

find a way to save her mother. Allison leaned against the railing. The sea breeze

nothing.

Allison silent, Penelope called out,

off on the bench in front of the hotel, then take me back to the beach.” The driver

“What’s not okay?”

before getting up. She looked around at the

was stronger in the center of the island. Her hair was a mess. She

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