The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 20 Meeting

At school, Mia called Alexander during lunch break. "Uncle, what should I do? Allison's getting bullied! I can't find her!" Mia's voice was frantic.

Alexander frowned, just stepping out of a meeting and heading to his office. "What happened?"

Mia quickly filled him in on the past couple of days. "Uncle, they're being so mean. They're badmouthing Allison, and even the teacher's picking on her. It's awful!" Alexander's face darkened. Allison had just gotten out of the hospital and now this.

"Focus on your classes. I'll handle it," Alexander said firmly.

He drove straight to Oceanview Apartments, but Allison wasn't home-only Felicity was there.

Meanwhile, Allison and Cleo were at a bustling restaurant. The place didn't look like much from the outside, but it was packed.

Cleo's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Allison, I love spots like this. The food's gotta be amazing!"

Allison nodded. "This place is a Skycrest staple. It's been here for decades, and the food's always been top-notch."

They found a small table since there were no private rooms available. Allison ordered, and the food came out fast.

After they ate, Cleo leaned in. "Actually, besides wanting to see you, I have another reason for coming."

Allison smiled. "I figured."

Cleo admired Allison's sharp mind. "This is about you. Remember Dr. White?"

Allison nodded. Benjamin White was a leading expert and a respected academician. They'd worked together before, though they'd never met.

"He reached out to Genesis Creations and specifically asked for you. He needs your help on a research project," Cleo explained.

Allison sipped her tea, thinking it over.

mentioned the budget's tight, so

"I'll do it.

her fingers. "I knew I could count on you,

wasn't the main draw. Benjamin's project involved groundbreaking tech, which could be huge for

was Alexander. "Where

surprised. He knew she wasn't at school. Mia must've

having lunch," she

"Address," Alexander demanded.

we-"

track you down.

her location. Cleo raised

nodded. "I might not be able to show

shook her head. "Want me

"I can

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car pulled up to the restaurant. Alexander stepped out

him, wanting to retort but held back, knowing he was just worried

car. We're going to the

a crowd of customers exited the restaurant, and some bumped into her. Alexander

drove straight to the hospital. Allison wanted to say her wound

Alexander finally saw the scar on her

sense!" The doctor could smell the spicy scent on Allison. "As her uncle, you should take better care of her. If the wound gets red and inflamed, it won't be good! Also, she'll need a skin graft surgery

pause, and she instinctively looked at Alexander. Seeing Alexander's

admit he was getting older. Leaving the hospital, Alexander's face was still sour.

to look at him and shook her head. "No need, I can handle

but Allison's phone rang. She glanced at the number and

home for dinner tonight. You promised me you'd