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."

she didn't want Alexander

only nod and step aside. Luckily, Mia was already

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, since you've left the Bennett family, don't cause any trouble for me in the future.

them. Instead of threatening me, you should go home and take care of Grandpa. Maybe then

the money?" Preston said, glancing at Alexander with disdain, probably thinking he was some sugar daddy. Too

to me than to his own son? Mr. Bennett,

wanting the company. But knowing Hayden's affection for her, it was quite possible

into the car. From now on, she would take

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

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

free. The

wasn't around. Being alone with Alexander made Allison a

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

taking the weekend off a few days ago, but Allison had been too swamped to

distance in her tone. Alexander sighed,

any plans for today?" Alexander asked,

grandpa wants me to go back

frowned. "If you don't want to

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 of this. He trusts me so much; I can't let him down." To Allison, Hayden was the only warmth

I'll take you there," Alexander said,

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table. After eating, Alexander

of the car, Alexander gave her a few instructions and