The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 43 Birthday Gift

No wonder Flynn didn't make the cut for this family shindig, but Gemma getting an invite? That said a lot about the behind-the-scenes drama.

Allison, with a stern look, said, "Jonah, get Gemma out of here. She's banned from the Bennett house. If she steps foot here again, her family won't see a dime from the Bennett Group!"

Jonah nodded and dragged Gemma out. She shot Preston a pitiful look. Preston frowned, about to speak up, but Allison cut him off. "If I were you, I'd keep quiet to avoid more trouble. Mr. Bennett, isn't it a bit much to defend your cousin's wife like this?"

Preston glared at Allison like he wanted to tear her apart, but Allison didn't care and just felt disgusted by him.

Blair had always done stupid things, and Preston never seemed to care. Maybe he had already had an affair.

"Allison, I know Grandpa gave you all the shares, and now you call the shots in the Bennett family, but you can't be so overbearing. After all, Gemma is your elder." Yasmin was still mocking Allison when the banquet hall door suddenly swung open, and someone walked in.

Leading the way was Jasper, the eldest son of the Bennett family, who had rushed back from abroad for Hayden's birthday. Seeing his son return, Blair quickly ran over.

"Jasper, you're finally back!" Blair seemed to find support in Jasper's return.

Jasper patted his mom's shoulder and then walked towards Hayden. "Happy birthday, Grandpa. I brought you a gift, some tea leaves I grew myself!"

Jasper placed a box in front of Hayden, who opened it, sniffed the leaves, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad, Jasper. Very thoughtful!" Hayden said, instructing Jonah to take the box away. But the ring Yasmin had given him stayed on the table, which made Yasmin a bit unhappy.

so mad she gritted her teeth. She knew Hayden was biased, but this was too

party got back to its lively vibe. Jasper's return also made Preston happy, and he took Jasper to

this moment, Yasmin spoke up, aiming right at Allison. "Allison, both Jasper and I gave Grandpa gifts. Grandpa usually favors you the most. What

to stir the

the same as five years ago, no progress at all, and said, "Jonah, bring my gift

was another intricate box, beautifully carved. Someone recognized it and praised, "This box is gorgeous!" Someone else mocked, "It's just a box.

if it's rare, can it beat that emerald

high-quality gemstones, with no impurities, clearly top-notch. Someone recognized it and exclaimed, "A chess set made from high-quality gemstones, with such good quality, must be

a long time, his fondness for it growing the more he looked. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Allison, you really went all out! I don't lack

though he said that, Hayden was

us for the complete experience all for free. The next

didn't spend much. I got a piece of gemstone a few years ago and found a carver to teach me. I practiced with

closely, tears of joy welling up in his eyes. The characters on the chess pieces were indeed in his wife's handwriting, and Allison

This is the best birthday gift I've

smiled, and only in front of Hayden could she

an impression of Allison, his youngest sister. He had gone abroad to study at thirteen and returned at eighteen, with little time spent with his

shares, which Jasper couldn't understand. What was

Yasmin, "Yasmin, I heard that your Willowbrook High School recently had a top student who scored several perfect

her. Even Blair looked at her expectantly, but Yasmin's face was full of embarrassment. Allison sat quietly without saying a word. This

spoke. After all, the truth could be easily revealed, and lying would only make

I heard the top student is also named Bennett.