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.

needed to book a month in advance, but for Alexander, it was just a

Mia tried to pull Allison to the back seat,

genuinely scared of Alexander. When he got mad, he was scarier

Mia to obediently move to

uneasy in the back with Alexander, questioning the sudden strangeness

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 is my uncle, Alexander! And this is Allison, my classmate!" Alexander gave

suddenly remarked, "Allison, with my uncle backing you, you can do whatever you want in

Mia's words,

said, and Mia

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for

a few of her favorite dishes and then

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

her phone. "By the way, Allison, where do you live? I can visit you when I'm free!"

the Bennett Villa. Moving

hotel. If she found a place, she could move immediately, which was convenient.

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

Allison under his wing, and James

said, "Allison, let James help you. He's super familiar with the real estate in Skycrest. He'll definitely

understood but still declined, "No need, I can handle it

refusal, James was unfazed and handed her his phone number. "Ms.

for the complete experience all for free.

Allison didn't refuse and saved James's