The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 17 Mr. Carter's Kept Woman

As soon as Everett took off, Alexander strolled in and spotted the flowers on the table. He raised an eyebrow. "Someone been here?" Allison still agitated, said quickly, "Mr. Carter, could you get rid of these flowers?"

Without missing a beat, Alexander grabbed the bouquet and chucked it into the trash outside. He'd figure out who'd been there later.

Three days into Allison's hospital stay, Sophia's parents showed up, asking for forgiveness. Alexander was chilling in the living room when they arrived. They looked shocked to see him.

"Mr. Carter, didn't expect to see you here!" Sophia's dad, Nolan Brown, said, looking awkward.

Sophia's mom, Madeline Eve, looked all kinds of anxious. She wanted to see Allison, but with Alexander there, they didn't dare move.

Alexander asked, "Mr. Brown, you here to see Allison?"

Nolan nodded, and he and Madeline exchanged a look. Madeline spoke up, "Mr. Carter, we're here to apologize to Allison. Sophia was out of line and hurt her. We feel awful. If Allison forgives Sophia, we'll do whatever it takes!" Alexander gave them a cold smile. "How do you plan to shut Allison up? With money?"

Madeline decided to go for broke. "I know you're loaded, and Allison, being with you, doesn't need money, but..." Before she could finish, Alexander's face darkened.

What did she mean by "Allison being with him"? It sounded like she was implying Allison was his kept woman.

Alexander asked coldly, "Mrs. Brown, what kind of person do you think I am?"

Madeline, despite her disdain for their relationship, didn't show it.

She said, trying to butter him up, "Mr. Carter, you're obviously a big deal. No one in Skycrest is more powerful than you!"

Alexander sneered, "So, because I'm rich and powerful, helping Allison means I have ulterior motives, and she's my kept woman. Is that what you're saying?"

Madeline's face went pale, but she looked him in the eye. "Isn't it? If it weren't for that, why would you stand up for a young girl? If she hadn't latched onto you, how could she have done that to Sophia?"

to lose it when the hospital

No wonder she turned out like this; her parents'

you. You had an

was definitely related to Allison. And who else could have done it but

you think your daughter is any better? She threw herself at Mr. Stevens to climb up the Stevens Family. She's the real disgrace! As for your slander against Allison, my lawyer will be in touch!" Seeing Alexander angry, Nolan panicked. They came to intimidate Allison, throw some money at her, and be done with it. But now, they were about to piss off Alexander. Nolan grabbed

forgive Sophia for intentionally hurting someone. She's an adult and must face the consequences. As for money, I don't need it, nor do

said firmly, "Mr. Carter, for my reputation's sake, I hope you leave. Don't

argue, but he couldn't deny that he had started to care

left the hospital and called Mia. "I've arranged for a caregiver to look after

surprised when she saw the caregiver was Felicity, the housekeeper from Alexander's home. "Felicity, you're the caregiver

nodded with a smile and followed Mia to the hospital room. The moment she saw Allison,

"Allison, this is the caregiver, Felicity.

her warmly, "Hello, Ms.

who was around fifty, looked kind

Madeline's visit, and Allison didn't bring it up

discharged, Felicity followed her to the apartment. Seeing that Allison lived in Oceanview Apartments, Felicity's

wanted to stay with Allison, but

how much I envy people who can rent their own place. Please

still said no. She explained, "I'm used to being alone.

There were some things Allison

Alexander. "Uncle, did you do something to upset Allison? I

she wasn't stupid. "Uncle, did you

as James walked in. James

the Brown Group. He even announced to the entire industry that anyone who worked with the Brown Group

hand, saying,