The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 41 It's Often Your Family That Hurts You

The company's future was on the line, and Hayden went quiet for a moment. Then he looked at Allison, grabbed her hand, and said firmly, "Shares are important, but I trust my judgment. Allison can handle the Bennett family's responsibilities. She's way better than any of you! So, I'm sticking to this decision. Allison, can you do it?"

Allison smiled at him, "Yeah, Grandpa, I'll do as you say!"

Hayden's face lit up with joy when he heard her agree. He turned to the lawyer.

The lawyer nodded and handed over the share transfer documents for Hayden and Allison to sign. "Mr. Hayden Bennett, sign here! And Ms. Allison Bennett, sign and put your fingerprint here!"

In no time, the documents were signed, and the lawyer left Bennett Villa.

Preston was fuming, and Blair finally spoke up, looking at Allison. "Allison, we know Hayden loves you. We don't mind him giving you shares, but you're still young and in school. You don't get the company's affairs. Why not let your dad and Jasper manage the shares? Your dad will give you an allowance every month. We're family, and your dad loves you too. He wouldn't harm you!"

Family? They loved her?

Allison just sneered, giving Blair a cold look that made her uneasy. "Mrs. Bennett, do you think I'm stupid? Sure, I might be inexperienced with company affairs right now, but that's temporary. I don't think Mr. Bennett can run the company. If he gets these shares, it would be a disaster for the Bennett Group!"

"Allison, you ungrateful brat, I'm your father. How could I harm you?" Preston was livid, but Allison stayed calm. Preston's biggest flaw was his emotional instability. An unstable decision-maker meant the company had no future.

Allison said calmly, "Who knows? It's often the ones we call family who hurt us the most, isn't it, Mrs. Bennett?"

Blair trembled slightly and couldn't say a word. Only she knew the evidence Allison had presented in court. She didn't dare tell Preston or Hayden, fearing she'd be kicked out of the Bennett family. Despite knowing Allison's grievances from five years ago, Blair still couldn't bring herself to like her.

Now that Allison had taken Hayden's shares, Blair's slight guilt towards Allison was almost gone.

at Allison. "Fine, let's see how you handle the shareholders'

concern.

very pleased with Allison's words and took her hand, leading

cup and cursed, while Blair sat

sat next to Blair and asked tentatively,

the jealousy in her eyes any longer. "Grandpa is so unfair. Why didn't he give them to Jasper? Jasper is the rightful heir to the

recently. Although she didn't like Allison, she couldn't bring herself to like Yasmin

about family matters. Focus on your studies. Also, the Walker family has sent a letter. Mrs. Walker thinks highly of you. I'll arrange for you to meet them soon. Yasmin, if you can marry into the Walker family, your future will be secure, and our Bennett family will

was taken aback. She didn't expect Blair to actually reach out to the Walker family, one of the big four in Skycrest, a family with a

Walker was once Allison's first love. Now that Yasmin was set to marry into the Walker

on the company's situation and gave her the lowdown on the shareholders. He wanted her to stay for dinner, but Allison turned him

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Villa who didn't want her there, staying for dinner would just be self-torture. Why ruin her mood for people who didn't even matter? Hayden

far away, Alexander started his car. He

for Alexander to give in. He drove up and stopped in

in the car; it's too hot, and you might

refuse. She opened the car door and got in. Seeing the fine sweat on Allison's forehead, Alexander quickly took a tissue to wipe it off. "Couldn't you have called me?" Alexander said, a bit

at Alexander, her eyes clear. "I can't

nothing; I'd do anything for you," Alexander said calmly.

and then drove back to the apartment. Allison told him about

with shipping, and the Bennett family has companies abroad. Their domestic business is steady and profitable, but Preston's speculative ventures have caused significant losses. If it weren't for Jasper holding things down abroad, the Bennett Group would

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Jasper. Jasper was decisive