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

aside. Luckily, Mia was

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 telling you, Allison,

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

the Bennett family. You have no right to inherit the shares. Aren't you just after the money?" Preston said, glancing at Alexander with disdain, probably thinking he was

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 hand it over to me, I'll take it without

ambitions, even wanting the company. But knowing Hayden's affection for her, it was

felt satisfied as she got into the car. From now on, she would take everything they cared about. She

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 have shown up

the Bennett Villa. But she was surprised to see Alexander chilling in the living room. "Mr. Carter, what are you doing

for free. The next chapter is

by Liliana, and Felicity wasn't around. Being alone with Alexander made Allison

noticed her discomfort and stood up, ready to leave. "Felicity isn't here, and I was

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

still keeping a bit of distance in her tone. Alexander sighed, realizing it wouldn't be easy to win her

plans for today?" Alexander

go back to

Alexander frowned. "If you don't want

shook her head. "Preston came to me last night, hoping I'd give up the Bennett Group shares. I think Grandpa called me

said, sitting back down on

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table. After eating, Alexander drove Allison to

gave her a few instructions