The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 11 An Offer Too Good to Refuse

Leaving the office, Mia kept a close eye on Alexander. "Uncle, you're not gonna tell my parents about today, right? Mom will freak out if she finds out!" Alexander gave her a slight nod. "I won't, but..." Before he could finish, Mia excitedly pulled Allison over to introduce her.

"Uncle, this is my new friend, Allison! She's awesome. If it weren't for her, Ava would've totally bullied me today!"

Allison, not one for socializing, was about to decline.

But Mia, being super outgoing, didn't give her a chance. "It's lunchtime, Uncle. How about you treat us to a meal?" With that kind of tone, Alexander couldn't say no. "Get in the car!" Mia was thrilled.

Allison, on the other hand, felt a bit awkward. "Mia, I've got something to do later, so I'll pass. You guys go ahead."

Mia's face fell instantly. "Allison, you're my hero today. If it weren't for you, I'd be in big trouble! I want to treat you to lunch. You can't say no, or I'll cry!"

Faced with Mia's pout, Allison, who wasn't afraid of mean people, found herself struggling to handle someone as persistent as Mia. She sighed inwardly.

Mia pressed on, "Allison, my uncle's loaded. If we go eat with him, it'll be at the best restaurant in Skycrest. You're in for a treat! Don't worry about my uncle; he might seem cold, but he's really nice!" Alexander felt like tossing Mia into the ocean. When he glanced at Allison, he noticed her faint smile, probably amused by Mia.

With that, Mia successfully dragged Allison to the car. James was genuinely impressed by Mia.

Having dealt with Allison a few times, he knew how tough she was. He didn't expect this little girl to win her over.

"Uncle, I want to go to Azure Bistro. Allison, you know, they have the best seafood rice!" Mia was quite excited.

"Let me make a call first!" Alexander uttered. Azure Bistro was a high-end spot in Skycrest, not just anyone could get in.

in advance, but for Alexander, it was just

Allison to the back seat, but Alexander

got mad, he was

nodded, prompting Mia to obediently move to the

uneasy in the back with Alexander, questioning the sudden

seeing the old sign of Azure Bistro, Allison felt a

private room, Mia pulled Allison to sit with her. "Let me formally introduce you. This

uncle backing you, you can do whatever

Mia's words, Allison smiled

said, and Mia immediately

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off a few of her favorite dishes and then turned to Allison. "Allison, what do you like?

and picked two dishes. Alexander also chose a few, but he was surprised to see two particular items on the menu. Filet mignon and French foie gras-these were the restaurant's signature dishes. Only regulars at Azure Bistro would order these without even glancing at the menu. Alexander's gaze at Allison grew more intense. This

do you live? I can visit you when I'm free!" Allison's expression shifted slightly. "I live in a hotel. I'll be renting

never planned to stay long at the Bennett Villa.

the hotel. If she found a place, she could move immediately, which was convenient. Hearing that Allison was going to rent a

for a place, why not let me help you?" James chimed in at the

was determined to bring Allison under his wing, and James wouldn't miss

He's super familiar with the real estate in

declined, "No

her his phone number. "Ms. Bennett, if you run into

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refuse and saved James's