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.

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

do it. Send

fingers. "I knew I could count on you,

Benjamin's project involved groundbreaking tech, which could be

was Alexander. "Where are you?" he

knew she wasn't at school. Mia must've told

having lunch," she

"Address," Alexander demanded.

Carter, we-" Allison

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

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

"I might not be able to show you

shook her head. "Want me to

declined, "I can handle it,

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a taxi. Just as the car left, Alexander's car pulled up to the restaurant. Alexander stepped out of the car, frowning as he looked at Allison. "Your wound hasn't even healed, and you're out here eating?" he

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

in the car. We're going to the hospital

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

wanted to say her wound

scar on her

"As her uncle, you should take better care of her. If the wound gets red and inflamed, it won't be good!

instinctively looked at

29, a bit older than Allison. But it still made him uncomfortable, probably because he didn't want to admit he was getting older.

shook her head. "No need, I can handle it

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

come on. Come home for dinner tonight. You promised me you'd come home on weekends!" Hayden