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 you might

"I'll do it. Send me

"I

draw. Benjamin's project involved groundbreaking tech,

It was Alexander. "Where are

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

lunch," she

"Address," Alexander demanded.

we-"

track you down. Your

sighed, hung up, and sent her location. Cleo raised an eyebrow.

might not be able to

her head. "Want

"I can handle

Alexander meeting Cleo. Cleo had no idea that the president of the Carter Group, who was searching for Gaia, was

the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly

off in a taxi. Just as the car left, Alexander's car pulled up to the restaurant. Alexander stepped out

at him, wanting to retort but held back,

in the car. We're going to the

bumped into her. Alexander

wanted to say her wound was

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

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 won't be good! Also, she'll need a skin graft surgery in a month to

instinctively looked at Alexander. Seeing

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 was still sour. "I've already found the best plastic surgeon in the country. After your skin graft surgery,

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

phone rang. She

tonight. You promised me you'd come