The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 44 A Chance Encounter

Blair just stared at Yasmin, then looked down. She couldn't help but think, 'How did I miss how much Yasmin hates Allison? The jealousy in her eyes is so obvious. They're sisters, but they're like enemies now.' As Allison was about to leave, Jasper called out, "Allison, we need to talk!"

Allison turned to look at Jasper. She remembered how, as a kid, she loved following him around because she always felt safe with him.

But when she was four or five, Jasper went abroad, and she didn't see him again until she was thirteen. By then, everything had changed. "Jasper, is this about the shares?" Allison asked, keeping her cool.

Her distant tone made Jasper feel pretty down. "The shares were Grandpa's to give. He can do what he wants with them. But you and Yasmin are sisters. Her disgrace reflects on you too. Family should stick together!" Jasper's words sounded noble, but Allison wasn't buying it.

She replied calmly, "Jasper, I'm not as forgiving as you think. I believe in not messing with others unless they mess with me first. If you think I've been too harsh on Yasmin, maybe consider if she did something to deserve it." With that, Allison turned and left the banquet hall, heading home. She ran into Alexander and Mia in the elevator.

"Allison, what are you doing here?" Mia'd been bored, but she was excited to see Allison here.

"I came for Grandpa's birthday party," Allison said.

Hearing this, Alexander raised an eyebrow. Had he known it was Hayden Bennett's birthday, he would have sent a gift.

Mia and Alexander were there for a celebration for Mason's sister, Sloane Grey, a famous jewelry designer who grew up with Alexander. She always wanted to marry him.

The Grey family was one of the top families in Skycrest and had a good relationship with the Carters, so Sloane was determined to win Alexander over.

"Allison, come with me. I don't have many friends, and I always end up sitting in the corner at these things. It's so boring. Please, Allison!" Mia pleaded, and Alexander smiled at Allison.

"It's all people you know. Why not stay for a bit? I'll take you home when it's over," Alexander said.

he asked, Allison couldn't refuse and was pulled

door and quickly approached when she

Sloane so eager, Allison wondered if she was Alexander's girlfriend.

Sloane, this is Allison Bennett, Mia's classmate." Sloane looked

hand. "Ms.

"Sloane, nice to meet

you won an international jewelry design

kept her eyes

was clearly high-quality and made

turned to Mia with a smile. "You're always so sweet. The gift I brought

free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for

why didn't you answer my calls? I was abroad for half a month and called you several times, but you never picked

walked off to find Landon and the

Sloane's eyes never left Alexander, but he didn't respond to her at

him off, "Mason, you know I only see her as a sister. I've never liked her. We're all friends, so I don't want to be harsh. But Sloane's a grown-up now;

up to the Grey family to

in her, and I might even fall in love with her. Mason, don't let

business world,

cold a man was, the

celebration was filled with Skycrest's elite, and they, as high schoolers,

"Hey, do me a favor. Keep

and Allison had to protect her the whole time. Despite this, Mia still struggled with the basic levels, leaving Allison quite speechless. "Mia, are you having fun?" Surprisingly, Sloane