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 want

and step aside. Luckily, Mia was already in

heading home!" Seeing Allison about to leave, Preston

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

after the money?" Preston said, glancing at Alexander with disdain, probably thinking

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. So, don't waste your

believe Allison had such ambitions, even wanting the company. But knowing Hayden's affection for her, it was quite possible

she would take everything they cared about. She would repay the five years of humiliation bit by

Hayden early in the morning, asking her to come back to the Bennett Villa. She figured it had to be

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

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up by Liliana, and Felicity wasn't

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

off a few days ago, but Allison had been too swamped

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

today?" Alexander asked, trying

me to go back to the Bennett Villa later,"

you don't want to go, don't

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

I'll take you there," Alexander said, sitting back down on the

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laid out on the table. After

of the car, Alexander gave her a few