The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 114 Can You Give the Grey Group a Chance?

Allison was munching on her food, feeling kinda down. Alexander strolled over and playfully messed up her hair. "Hey, Mia's coming over soon. Weren't you two planning to hang out?"

Allison rubbed her head, suddenly remembering her plans with Mia. "Oh shoot, I almost forgot! I better change. I haven't seen her in forever, and I really miss her!" Her mood lifted, and Alexander let out a sigh of relief. That afternoon, Mia showed up and immediately hugged Allison. "Allison, I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too!" Allison said, all excited.

But then Mia snorted. "If you missed me, you would've called. And did you bring me any souvenirs from your trip?" Mia's expectant look made Allison feel a bit awkward.

Even though she hadn't prepped a gift, she did have something that might work. "Hang on, I'll go get it!" Allison dashed upstairs, leaving Mia surprised.

"You actually have something? Allison, you're the best!" Mia exclaimed.

Allison came back with a small box of pearls she had accidentally fished out with Cleo during a trip. They weren't super valuable, but they meant a lot.

"Here you go. I fished these out of the sea myself. Isn't this a heartfelt gift?" Allison said.

trip, take me with you, okay? I wanna go pearl hunting too. They're so beautiful!" Mia laughed joyfully, almost kissing Allison before Alexander pulled her

ever be a bit more composed? Aren't you

recovered and had recently taken Mia to the countryside, where the Shaw family owned a big estate. Mia had

you have nothing else to do. It's not cool for you to be hanging around

clueless. Allison didn't plan to clarify their relationship either. Hand in hand, Allison and Mia

You're finally here. We haven't seen you in days and thought something happened to you!" a company shareholder greeted him as soon as he walked in. Alexander glanced at him, his expression turning cold. "The company has been running smoothly. The work seems to go well even without me. Do you have an issue with me?" Alexander said coldly. The shareholder quickly shook his head, clearly

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a backlog of work. Let's start with the construction company," his

going through the report from the construction company, focusing on the architectural restoration designs. He even took a close look

Allison had entrusted to the Carter Group. He immediately got what Alexander was aiming for. "The design department mentioned that Serenity Manor has a long history, and a lot of the materials needed aren't available on the market anymore. For example, the slate tiles would need

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Allison wouldn't have to foot the bill. Even though he had accepted a deposit from her, he planned to give the money back to her eventually. The work was complicated,

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of the Grey Group? I don't get it. The Grey Group is clearly stronger!"

of Allison, Alexander was cutting ties with