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.

care. Yasmin was so mad

lively vibe. Jasper's return also

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

trying to

lady but still acted the same as five years ago, no progress

and brought over the box Allison had prepared. Inside was another intricate box, beautifully carved. Someone recognized it and praised, "This box is gorgeous!" Someone else mocked, "It's just a box. What's

can it beat

but not just any chess set. It was made from high-quality gemstones, with no impurities, clearly top-notch.

examined it for 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

he said that, Hayden was

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

in his eyes. The characters on the chess pieces were indeed in his wife's handwriting, and Allison had personally

job, Allison. This is the best birthday gift I've

front of Hayden

didn't have much of an impression of Allison, his youngest sister. He had gone abroad to study at thirteen and returned at

Hayden had given her the shares, which Jasper couldn't understand. What was

asked Yasmin, "Yasmin, I heard that your Willowbrook High School recently had a top student who scored several perfect scores. Is that true? That person

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

top student isn't me." Yasmin finally spoke. After all, the truth could be easily revealed, and lying would only

puzzled. "No way, I heard the top student is also