Chapter 13

“No need; I can handle it.” Allison’s face was as white as a sheet. She was gripping her dress tightly, refusing to let go.

“Penelope!” The tense atmosphere was broken by Leah Flanagan–Eaden’s voice, calling from the doorway, “Lucian is here too? You guys

are…”

Lucian pulled his hands back, glanced at Allison, and said calmly. “Penelope’s dress got dirty. I was just helping her change.”

“I’ll help her. I’ll fix Penelope’s makeup while I’m at it. Lucian, go downstairs and entertain the guests.” Leah Flanagan–Eaden said, blocking Lucian’s view of Allison.

Lucian didn’t insist, and he turned around to leave.

As soon as he left, the smile on Leah Flanagan–Eaden’s face faded. She slapped Allison hard across the face, “You poor little bitch, don’t forget your place. You’re just Penelope’s stand–in!” She dared flirt with Lucian when she wasn’t looking! Luckily, she caught it in time.

Allison’s cheek stung, but she wasn’t in a position to argue.

“If the madam is so unsure about me, why bother letting me

Flanagan–Eaden glared at her. If it weren’t for her face, which looked so much

through the back door of the hotel. I’ve arranged for someone to

obviously off. She wasn’t sure if he had figured

her back to Leah Flanagan–Eaden and changed into her own clothes. Meanwhile, Leah Flanagan–Eaden was

to end, Allison quietly got into a car

mission was completed. After tonight, she would have

Leah Flanagan–Eaden and Christopher were

Her useless daughter had caused such a mess at such a crucial time. The engagement party was over, but

“Doctor, when

to alcohol. She should wake up by tomorrow. You’ll have to convince her not to be so reckless in the

would be good if she could wake

a sigh of relief and immediately took out some money to tip

matter must be kept secret.

one else

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