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

"I'll do it. Send me the

fingers. "I knew I could

Benjamin's project involved groundbreaking tech,

rang. It was

she wasn't at

having lunch,"

"Address," Alexander demanded.

Carter, we-" Allison

you down. Your choice," Alexander cut her

hung up, and sent her location. Cleo raised an eyebrow. "Someone looking for

might not be able to

head. "Want me to come with

can handle it, but

Cleo had no idea that the president

next chapter is eagerly

in 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

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

car. We're going

some bumped into her. Alexander quickly put his arm around her shoulder, guiding her to the

wanted to say her wound was fine but knew

scar on her arm, which

doctor checked her over. "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 inflamed, it

"uncle" made Allison pause, and she instinctively looked at Alexander. Seeing Alexander's dark expression,

smile 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

look at him and shook her head.

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

dinner tonight. You