The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 40 Shares

Hearing the name "Yasmin," Allison just gave a faint smile.

Some folks might get all worked up over fancy titles, but not Allison. She knew a person's worth wasn't about how much praise they got, but what they actually did for the world.

Yasmin grabbed every opportunity, no matter the cost, which meant her shiny public image was bound to crash sooner or later.

After evening class, it was still Alexander who came to pick Allison up. He said it was for her safety, and since Mia had been crashing at her place lately, Allison reluctantly went along with it.

Alexander asked, "Exams been wearing you out? I whipped up some late-night snacks for you to enjoy at home!"

Just as Allison was processing the fact that Alexander had actually made snacks, a voice suddenly called out from behind her. "Allison, hold up!"

It was Preston.

Allison turned around and said calmly, "Mr. Bennett, what's up?"

Preston got ticked off hearing Allison not even call him Dad. Plus, seeing her with a guy late at night was too much for him. "You're so young, and you're not even focusing on your studies! How'd you do on your exams? Failed again? You should be more like Yasmin, a good student with both character and academic excellence, instead of being so self-indulgent!"

Preston's words hit Allison like a ton of bricks. Even Alexander frowned hearing them.

What kind of father would speak so harshly to his daughter?

Alexander was barely holding back his anger, but Allison turned to him. "Mr. Carter, this is a family matter."

clear; she didn't want

could only nod and step aside. Luckily, Mia was already in

want to be your daughter! To you, a daughter is just a tool for making deals! If there's nothing else, I'm heading home!" Seeing Allison about to leave, Preston got flustered. "I'm telling you, Allison,

"Those are Grandpa's to give, and I have every right to take them. Instead of threatening me, you should go home

shares. Aren't you just after the money?" Preston said, glancing at

"Whether I have the right or not is up to Grandpa. Haven't you wondered why he'd rather give the shares to me than to his own son? Mr. Bennett, I won't agree to your demands. Not just the shares, but even the company-if Grandpa wants to hand it over to me, I'll take it without hesitation.

knowing Hayden's affection for her, it was quite possible he might actually

into the car. From now on, she

the morning, asking her to come back to the Bennett Villa. She figured it had to be about the shares; otherwise, Preston wouldn't have shown

Bennett

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been picked up by Liliana, and Felicity wasn't around. Being alone

leave. "Felicity isn't here, and I was worried no one would make you breakfast, so I came to

taking the weekend off a few days ago, but

said, still keeping a bit of distance in her tone. Alexander

for today?" Alexander asked, trying

go back to the Bennett Villa later," Allison

you don't want to

really want to see anyone from the Bennett family except Hayden. After last night's run-in with her dad, she was likely to face more hostility today. He didn't want her to suffer. Allison shook her head. "Preston came to me last night, hoping I'd give up the Bennett Group

take you there," Alexander said, sitting back

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already laid out on the table. After eating, Alexander drove Allison to

car, Alexander gave her a few instructions