The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 172 Soothing Mr. Carter

Out of the blue, this company called Stellar Group swooped in and snagged 47% of Oceanview Group's shares, including 30% that belonged to Declan.

Oliver never saw it coming. Just half an hour after he took over as CEO, the company went belly up.

Oceanview Group was a mess, but Declan had vanished, hiding out in a room at the top of the Sapphire Sky Hotel.

When Allison left school and checked her phone, she was surprised by the news and looked at James.

James gave her a reassuring smile. "Mr. Carter wanted me to tell you not to stress about Oceanview Group. It's just a distraction."

Allison nodded, but she couldn't help but wonder about Oliver.

"So, what's Oliver like?" she asked.

James paused, thinking. "Allegra Walker, the head of the Walker family, has two sons. Her older son is Declan's dad. Her younger son, Oliver's dad, is her favorite. Oceanview Group was actually started by Declan's dad and doesn't have much to do with the Walker family, but because Allegra plays favorites..."

James trailed off, but Allison got the picture. With a biased grandma and a compliant dad, Declan had it rough. Yet, he always seemed upbeat, which Allison admired. Most people would have lost it in his shoes.

But Allison only knew part of the story. Allegra was notoriously tough.

"Mr. Carter has already booked a hotel for you. After I pick up your guests, I'll take them there," James said, catching Allison off guard. Alexander had booked a hotel for her?

Despite his earlier bossy attitude, Alexander always ended up looking out for her. She found this side of him sweet.

"Let's swing by Kismet to grab some food, then head to the office. I want to have lunch with Alexander. Don't tell him I'm coming," Allison said.

James chuckled and nodded. Only Allison knew how to handle Alexander.

The office group chat had been blowing up earlier. It was clear Alexander was in a bad mood after his argument with Allison, and several executives had messaged James for help. But there wasn't much he could do.

almost noon. Outside Alexander's office, the

here the longest. Mr. Carter won't yell

younger. Maybe he'll go easy

in. Five executives had already been chewed out, and one of them-a

lunch boxes. When James arrived with Allison, they looked at him like he was their hero and quickly handed over

eyes. These were supposed to be the top staff of Carter Group, yet they

for Allison. As soon as she stepped in, she felt a chill. It wasn't even winter yet,

Alexander's voice was as icy as

so cold; he could freeze the

paused and looked at him. "Are

got out of

are you hiding a woman in here?" Allison teased, glancing around the

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the food containers. "Mr.

from Ellis Family's restaurant.

Alexander pulled Allison

to make up with

he could be really childish, sulking over the littlest

wasn't doing anything dangerous. You can't keep saying no to everything. You'll lose points for that!" Allison

but was quickly disarmed when Allison kissed

he leaned in for a deeper

dissipated. He even fed Allison, taking

I'll have James pick up your friends. We'll go to the hotel together after

looked at him. "You're coming with

I'm your