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."

message was clear; she didn't want Alexander to get

step aside. Luckily, Mia was already in the car, or things could've

deals! If there's nothing else, I'm heading home!" Seeing Allison about to leave, Preston got flustered. "I'm telling you, Allison, since

right to take them. Instead of threatening me, you should go home and take care of Grandpa. Maybe then the shares will go directly to

shares. Aren't you just after the money?" Preston said, glancing at Alexander with disdain, probably thinking

son? Mr. Bennett, I won't agree to your demands. Not just the shares, but

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

felt satisfied as she got into the car. From now on, she would take everything they cared about. She would repay the five years of humiliation bit by

Allison got a 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; otherwise, Preston wouldn't

Bennett Villa. But she was surprised to see

for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Hadn't Alexander been hanging

and Felicity wasn't around. Being alone with Alexander made

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

few days ago, but Allison had been

a bit of distance in her tone.

Alexander

back to the Bennett

you don't

to me last

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

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

out of the car, Alexander gave her a few instructions and