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.

to care. Yasmin was so mad she gritted her teeth. She knew Hayden was biased,

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

this moment, Yasmin spoke up, aiming right at Allison. "Allison, both Jasper and I gave Grandpa gifts.

trying to stir the

acted the same as five years ago,

another intricate box, beautifully carved. Someone recognized it and praised, "This box is gorgeous!" Someone

can it beat that emerald

a chess set, but not just any chess set. It was made from 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 worth at least hundreds

and examined it for a long time,

said that, Hayden was secretly

for the complete experience all for free. The

of gemstone a few years ago and found a carver to teach me. I practiced

Hayden looked at the pieces more closely, tears of joy welling up in his eyes. The characters on the chess pieces were indeed in

smiled warmly, "Good job, Allison. This is

rarely smiled, and only in front of

his youngest sister. He had gone abroad to study at thirteen and

shares, which Jasper couldn't understand. What was so

top student who scored several perfect scores. Is that true? That person wouldn't be you, would

portrayed herself as an excellent student, so the guests naturally thought the top student must be her. Even Blair looked at her expectantly, but Yasmin's face was full of embarrassment. Allison sat quietly without saying a word. This was Yasmin's matter and had nothing to do with her, so why not

isn't me." Yasmin finally spoke. After all, the

looked puzzled. "No way, I heard the top student is also named Bennett. If it's not you,