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.

the budget's tight, so

do it. Send me the

"I knew I

draw. Benjamin's project involved groundbreaking

rang. It was Alexander. "Where are

knew she wasn't

having lunch,"

"Address," Alexander demanded.

Carter, we-"

I'll track you down. Your choice,"

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

might not be able to

shook her head. "Want

can handle it, but

idea that the president of the Carter Group,

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saw Cleo off 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

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

in the car. We're going to the hospital

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

wanted to say her

Alexander finally saw the scar

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

called "uncle" made Allison pause, and she instinctively looked

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

to look at him and shook her head. "No

more, but Allison's phone rang. She glanced at the number and

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