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.

asked, Allison couldn't refuse and was

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

Alexander's girlfriend. She kept her

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

extended her hand. "Ms. Bennett, nice to

it. "Sloane, nice to meet

in, "Sloane, congrats! I heard you won

smiled faintly but kept

coat looked simple, it was clearly high-quality and made by a master, showing she wasn't from

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

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answer my calls? I was abroad for half a month and called you several times, but you never picked up!" Alexander looked at her blankly

say more, but Alexander walked off

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

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;

Grey family to talk

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

business world, he was decisive and ruthless, always prioritizing

more aloof and cold a man was, the deeper

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 went to inform Alexander

next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Alexander didn't look at Mia; his eyes were fixed 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

with the basic levels, leaving Allison quite speechless. "Mia, are you having