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."

was clear; she didn't

nod and step aside. Luckily, Mia was already in the car,

Preston and said, "What kind of person I become has nothing to do with you, and I don't really 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

and I have every right to take them. Instead of threatening me, you should go

the money?" Preston said, glancing at Alexander with disdain, probably thinking he was some sugar daddy. Too bad the poor lighting kept him from seeing Alexander's face

he'd rather give the shares to me than to his own son? Mr. Bennett, I won't agree to your

was livid. He couldn't believe Allison had such ambitions, even wanting the company. But knowing Hayden's affection

now on, she would take everything they cared about. She would repay the five years of humiliation

asking her to come back to the Bennett Villa.

out of her room, planning to tell Felicity not to bother with lunch since she'd be heading to the Bennett Villa. But she was surprised to see Alexander chilling in the living room. "Mr. Carter, what are

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wasn't around. Being alone with Alexander made

leave. "Felicity isn't here, and I was worried no one would

the weekend off a few days ago, but Allison

Mr. Carter," Allison said, still keeping a bit of distance in her tone. Alexander sighed, realizing it wouldn't be easy to

plans for today?" Alexander asked, trying to sound

to go back to

you don't want to go,

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 shares. I think Grandpa called me home today because

take you there," Alexander said,

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out on the table. After eating, Alexander drove

getting out of the car, Alexander gave her a few instructions and added, "If anything happens, call