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.

added, "Dr. White mentioned the budget's tight, so he's worried you might not

do it. Send me

beamed and snapped her fingers. "I knew I could

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

Allison's phone rang. It was Alexander. "Where are you?" he

she wasn't at

having lunch,"

"Address," Alexander demanded.

Carter, we-" Allison

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

and sent her location. Cleo raised

might not be

shook her head. "Want me to come

can handle it, but

had no idea that the president of the Carter Group, who was searching for Gaia,

for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Allison, no need to be so formal. Genesis Creations will

to the restaurant. Alexander stepped out of the car, frowning as he looked at Allison. "Your wound hasn't even healed,

to retort but held back, knowing he was

the car. We're going to the hospital

of customers exited the restaurant, and some bumped into her. Alexander quickly put his arm around her shoulder, guiding

to the hospital. Allison wanted to say

finally saw the scar on her arm, which

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

and she instinctively looked at Alexander. Seeing Alexander's dark expression,

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 was still sour. "I've already found the best plastic surgeon in the country. After your skin graft surgery, there won't be

shook her head. "No need,

more, but Allison's phone rang. She glanced

dinner tonight. You promised me