The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 12 Alexander's Arrangements

When they got back to school after dinner, Alexander couldn't help but dish out some advice, especially to his niece, who was always stirring up trouble.

He offered, "Behave yourself and stop causing trouble, or I won't bail you out next time! Just wait till your parents hear about this!"

Mia nodded, looking all innocent and well-behaved. "Don't worry, Uncle. I'll be good and stay out of trouble. Plus, Allison's got my back."

Alexander shot Allison a meaningful look before letting James drive off.

As Allison and Mia walked back to the classroom, they heard the news that Ava had been expelled.

"Sophia, weren't you and Ava tight? Why'd she get expelled? Did she really tick off some big shot like the rumors say?" Just then, the big shot they were talking about walked into the classroom. The girls started whispering, "Didn't you say Allison was gonna get expelled? Why's Ava the one getting the boot?"

"How should I know? I wasn't there. Who knows what went down." Sophia had no clue what happened, but she was sure it had something to do with Allison. She glanced at Allison and her little sidekick, Mia. Could these two have some hidden connections? But that was impossible. Didn't Mia say her family just runs a restaurant? How could that be a big deal?

Mia didn't care about the gossip. She went back to her seat and quickly piled a bunch of stuff on Allison's desk.

"Allison, these are all for you. My favorite snacks, toys, and cosmetics. They're all yours!" Mia, who had never gone without, showed her affection by sharing her favorite things.

Allison looked at the colorful pile on her desk, feeling a bit overwhelmed. "I don't need them. You keep them."

Allison wasn't into material things. She never cared much about money and only spent what she needed. So she didn't get Mia's girlish gestures at all.

"I already said they're for you. How can I take them back? Don't worry, what's mine is yours!" With that, Mia happily walked away, leaving Allison no choice but to pack the stuff into her bag.

After evening study, Allison was about to head home when Mia ran over again. "Let's go home together!"

Allison, who wasn't great at saying no, couldn't refuse. As they walked out to the school gate, the familiar car was

here to pick you up. You should go," Allison urged, finally feeling a bit of

it. She went straight to the car window and saw Alexander driving, which made her a bit nervous.

just nodded slightly, and Mia pulled Allison into the

long as it didn't cross her line, she went along with it. Alexander noticed her patience. For an eighteen-year-old to be

sure you take Allison home safely. It's not safe for a girl to be out alone at night. Promise me you'll get her home safe!" Mia's bossy manner made Allison

and her family must have done a

way to the Bennett Villa, Allison thought for a moment and then spoke, "Mr. Carter, what do you want

straight to the

the side of the road and turned to look at her. "Do

course, she remembered. She also knew those

of them remembered your face. You might be in danger," Alexander said as he tried to gauge her reaction, but he was disappointed. Allison's expression stayed calm, no hint of fear. "So, Mr. Carter, are you saying these people will

danger because of me, I'd feel guilty. So until the threat is gone, I'll find a way to

just looked at Alexander calmly, saying, "Then please, Mr. Carter, take me to the

which puzzled her. "Mr. Carter, what are you doing?" she asked. "Don't worry, I'm just seeing you to your

just seeing her to her room? Wouldn't

displeased, but she didn't refuse and headed to

staying at the hotel, with very simple luggage, as she

Allison was staying in the most basic standard room, the kind you could see

poor environment. Even without the mercenaries, as an eighteen-year-old

us for the complete experience all for free. The next

stay in a hotel alone, which made Alexander's impression

arrange a new place for you," Alexander said firmly, making Allison

Carter, we don't seem to be that