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."

kept making tea as they chatted like old

part of the Bishop family. I'm really grateful that she gave me a home when I was at my lowest. Back then, Valencia

who gave Valencia five million dollars, which is why the Bennett

willingly gave these items to

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

was a man of great vision, and Allison could see why he became the leader of

Xavier, who manages the Bishop family's assets. I have a gift for you as a gesture of support." Allison

a piece of land. I plan to build a biopharmaceutical factory there and have already gotten

to construct it, and I think you're the right person for

the contract in

you spent two billion dollars on this land.

lucky, Vernon. I get the challenges you're up against, but don't put all your hopes on the treasure vault. The factory's gonna need three billion to build, and the profits should be enough to keep us afloat."

to catch every twist and turn.

the

kept quiet. She never intended to

smoothly, and Allison took Vernon to meet

know how to

Vernon smiled modestly.

just a junior. Sorry for my earlier offense. You can punish

eyebrow

the kitchen and have him wash dishes for

for her. Vernon didn't mind and went to the kitchen to

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

with a

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