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.

"Dr. White mentioned the budget's tight, so he's worried you might

do it. Send

her fingers. "I knew I could

Benjamin's project involved groundbreaking tech, which could be huge for Genesis

It was Alexander. "Where are

was surprised. He knew she wasn't at

having lunch,"

"Address," Alexander demanded.

Carter, we-" Allison

me, or I'll track you down. Your choice," Alexander cut her

up, and sent her location. Cleo raised

not be able

shook her head. "Want me to come with

declined, "I can handle

meeting Cleo. Cleo had no idea that the president of the Carter Group, who was

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Alexander's car pulled up to the restaurant. Alexander stepped out

to retort but held back, knowing he

car. We're going to the hospital

and some bumped into her. Alexander quickly put his arm around her shoulder,

straight to the hospital. Allison wanted to say

hospital, Alexander finally saw the scar on her arm, which looked pretty

"The wound's healing well, but you still need to rest and watch your diet. Avoid spicy foods; that's common 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

pause, and she instinctively looked at

made Alexander's 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

her head. "No need, I can handle it

wanted to say more, but Allison's phone rang. She glanced

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