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.

budget's tight, so he's worried

it. Send me the

beamed and snapped her fingers. "I knew I could count on

involved groundbreaking tech, which could be huge

phone rang. It was Alexander.

surprised. He knew she wasn't at school.

lunch," she

"Address," Alexander demanded.

we-" Allison

me, or I'll track you down.

and sent her location. Cleo raised an eyebrow. "Someone looking

not be

head. "Want me to come

can

the president of the

all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Allison, no

the restaurant. Alexander stepped out of the car,

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

going to the hospital first,"

didn't move. Just then, a crowd of customers exited the restaurant, and some bumped into her. Alexander quickly put his arm

Allison wanted to say her wound was fine but knew

finally saw the scar on her arm, which

the spicy scent on Allison. "As her uncle, you should take better care of her.

she instinctively looked at

face even darker. Did he look that old? Actually, Alexander was 29, a bit older than Allison. But it still made him uncomfortable, probably because he didn't want to admit he was getting older. Leaving the hospital, Alexander's face

look at him and shook her

but Allison's phone rang. She

dinner tonight. You promised