Chapter 25

The Lindberg family’s mansion was smack dab in the middle of the city, a posh and pricey area.

The place was like a neighborhood of mansion–style villas. There were a bunch of four–story buildings that were all connected and all belonged to the Lindberg family.

Just as Allison pulled up to the gate, she saw Lucian stepping out of his Bentley.

He personally opened the car door for her and said, “Penelope, sorry I couldn’t pick you up. Been swamped with work.”

“No worries.” Allison replied, a bit sheepish but relieved to see he didn’t seem affected by last night’s events.

Her fingers tightened, reminding herself that she was Penelope now, not Allison.

Next thing she knew, her clenched hand was enveloped by a warm grip. She shivered slightly, looking up at the man beside her.

Lucian was gently stroking her hand with a small smile playing on his lips. “Nervous?”

She nodded slightly.

a bit jittery and afraid

one–eyed, muscular middle–aged man

“This is David. He’s been my grandfather’s

was the Lindberg family’s butler. He shared a last name with Carter Lindberg because he was his–adopted son,

respectfully. David nodded slightly, then turned to Lucian. “Lucian, Carter wants to see you in the

squeezed her hand. “You make yourself at home. I’ll go

Allison nodded.

and had a maid named

were several four–story buildings with tight security and beautiful greenery. As Allison followed

Pete, you’re such a bad boy…”

any worse than

conversation between the man and the woman, along

the dense grove, but the suggestive sounds made it awkward.

quickly ushered Allison away. “Ms.

and awkwardly

didn’t try to hide their footsteps. It was so quiet here that Allison was sure the

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