The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 223 Reconciliation

Vernon plopped down at the table just as Allison finished up her writing. She headed to the restroom to wash her hands, then came back to start making tea. Vernon gave her an approving nod.

"Valencia taught you well, Allison. Sorry for being a jerk earlier. Hope you didn't take it to heart."

Allison poured the tea and set it in front of Vernon with a respectful nod. "You're my elder. I was out of line too, so I should be the one saying sorry."

Vernon nodded and smiled as he took the tea.

"Well said. Let's enjoy this tea."

After taking a sip, Vernon started talking.

"I came to Serenity Manor with no bad intentions. I just want to settle an old matter. Years ago, my great-grandfather got a favor from the Bishop family and took a fortune to Eldoria. It's in our family history. We've been guarding their secret ever since."

Allison nodded and pulled a box from her bag, placing it in front of Vernon. "Valencia gave me this before she passed. Inside is a gem and a contract. It's the agreement your great-grandfather made with the Bishop family. The treasure vault in Eldoria is now yours."

Vernon was surprised by how easily Allison handed over such an important item.

"Allison, you..."

Allison poured more hot tea and set it in front of Vernon.

"If you don't mind, just call me Allison, and I'll call you Vernon."

Vernon smiled and took another sip of tea.

"Alright, Allison. You've got the spirit of the Bishop family."

tea as they

home when I was at my lowest. Back then, Valencia sold her assets to support Hayden's business, which

who gave Valencia five million dollars, which

willingly gave these items to the Bishop family

you're so righteous, Allison, I'll make you a promise. The treasure vault belongs to all the Bishop family members. We'll take only thirty percent, and the rest will go to you. That's always

great vision, and Allison could see why he became the leader of the Bishop family in

indeed a man of your word. You can discuss this with Xavier, who manages the Bishop family's assets. I have a

land. I plan to build a biopharmaceutical factory there and have already gotten government approval.

I think you're the right person for

at the contract

you spent two billion dollars

don't put all your hopes on the treasure vault. The factory's gonna need three billion to build, and

every twist

the Bishop family will

quiet. She never intended to

and Allison took Vernon

it's been years. You still know how

Vernon smiled modestly.

a junior. Sorry for my earlier offense. You can punish me as

raised an eyebrow

Vernon to the kitchen and have him wash dishes for three

standing up for her. Vernon didn't mind

Allison's hand. "I wanted to see how you'd handle Vernon. You did well, Allison. You're

a smile. "No, Kismet, you're

shared a warm moment while Vernon washed dishes, leaving Barry feeling