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?"

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

to the island, I didn't know anything. I often got beaten up just for food. That's when I learned that survival meant fighting

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

it to the end could leave

was stronger, but Allison had medical skills and a sharp mind, often using

island. Cleo didn't want

I hated them? Why did they treat human lives 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

listening to her story, wanting to tear Carl apart. "What happened to the little

Join us for the

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

eyes, still seeing the girl's bloody face, her eyes wide open, staring at Allison even in death. The trauma nearly broke her, leading to withdrawal

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

my arms. Alexander, at that moment, I felt

Allison's head, truly feeling her pain. "Allison, it's all

sobbing against Alexander's chest. He looked down at her, wishing he could absorb her

Allison calmed down, James stood outside the car window. "Mr.

documents. After reading them, Alexander gave them to Allison. She frowned as she read. "I knew Aurora Capital Fund had a powerful backer, but I didn't expect someone

at Allison. "The Apprenticeship Ceremony is about