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 Alexander to

Luckily, Mia was already in the car, or

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. And don't even think about claiming any of your grandfather's shares!" Allison had thought he came to pick up Yasmin, but turns out he was here for

are Grandpa's to give, and I have every right to take them. Instead of

family. You have no right to inherit the shares. Aren't you just after the money?" Preston said, glancing at Alexander

eyebrow. "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

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

Allison felt satisfied as she got into the car. From now on, she would

call from Hayden early in the morning, asking her to come back to the Bennett Villa. She figured it had to be about the shares;

to tell Felicity not to bother with lunch since she'd be heading to the Bennett Villa. But she was

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her discomfort and stood up, ready to leave. "Felicity isn't here, and I was worried no

had mentioned taking the weekend off a few days

still keeping a bit of distance in her tone. Alexander sighed, realizing it

for today?" Alexander

back

you don't want to go, don't

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

you there," Alexander said, sitting

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the table. After eating, Alexander

few instructions and