The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 261 The Truth Hurts

The room felt like it was closing in. Allison stayed quiet, making Cleo and Jake too scared to say anything. They just stood there, huddled in the corner.

Allison checked on Carl and was about to leave when he grabbed her wrist.

Carl said, "Allison, please... don't be mad at me."

Allison turned away from Carl, her face tense, making Cleo's eyes fill with tears.

Cleo said, "Allison, forgive Carl. He never hurt you!"

Allison closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I'm not that harsh, but I've always seen Carl as family. Cleo, you know I hate being lied to!"

Allison pushed open the door and walked out, only to be pulled into a tight hug.

"I'm here, don't be scared." Hearing Alexander's voice, Allison finally broke down and cried.

Alexander scooped her up and carried her to the car. "Allison, it's all in the past. Let's not dwell on it, okay?"

Allison looked up at Alexander, grabbing his collar. "You knew all along?"

out. I knew this was a painful part of your past, and you always saw them as family. They've been helping

island, I didn't know anything. I often got beaten

as I'm here, no one will bully you again. I'll fight

and looked up at Alexander, her eyes red from crying. "We went through daily training. Only those who made it to the end could leave alive. Cleo was the strongest on the island, but she almost died from an infected

partners, trusting each other. Cleo was stronger, but Allison had medical skills and

the island's jungle. She was only three, abandoned on that hellish island. Cleo didn't want to take her, but I kept her because she was mute, her tongue cut out when she was

so cheaply? Why did they hurt a child like that? I hated everyone on that island. Even though Cleo and I defeated all our opponents, it wasn't a victory. It

story, wanting to tear Carl apart. "What happened to the little girl? Did

the adventure continues. Join us for

five years ago. She and Cleo had taken down the last stronghold. The exit was just 60 feet

bloody face, her eyes wide open, staring at Allison even in death. The trauma nearly broke her, leading to withdrawal and suicidal

the Lewis family took her in, where she met Sabrina, a carefree girl

get over it for a long time. She trusted me, but died in my arms. Alexander, at that moment,

head, truly feeling her pain. "Allison, it's all over. Trust me, with

nodded, sobbing against Alexander's chest. He looked down

calmed down, James stood outside the car

to Allison. She frowned as she read. "I knew Aurora Capital Fund had a powerful backer,

and looking at Allison. "The Apprenticeship Ceremony is