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 upstairs by

at the door and quickly approached when she saw Alexander. "Alexander, you're

Alexander's girlfriend.

introduced them, "This is Mason's sister, Sloane Grey. Sloane, this is Allison Bennett, Mia's classmate." Sloane looked at Allison. Alexander never introduced anyone, especially a woman, so

hand. "Ms.

shook it. "Sloane, nice to meet you

you won

kept her eyes

coat looked simple, it was clearly high-quality and

a smile. "You're always so sweet. The gift I

for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Mia

you answer my calls? I was abroad for half a month and called you several times, but you

Alexander walked off to find Landon and the others,

Sloane's eyes never left Alexander, but he didn't respond to her at all, making even Mason feel awkward. "Alexander, about

I only see her as a sister. I've never liked her. We're all friends, so

didn't like Sloane and would never marry her. It was up to the Grey family to talk to her. Mason got the message. "Alexander, I heard

am interested in her, and I might even fall

business world, he was decisive and ruthless,

and cold a man was, the deeper his feelings ran once he fell

a game room upstairs. How about we go play some games?" The celebration was filled with Skycrest's elite, and they, as high schoolers, didn't quite fit in. Allison nodded but

on Allison. "Hey, do me a favor. Keep an eye on Mia. Don't let her get into trouble. I'll come find you once I'm done." Allison nodded, then Mia quickly pulled her away,

time. Despite this, Mia still struggled with the basic levels,