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?"

Carl, I had him checked out. I knew this was a painful part of your past, and you always saw them as family. They've been helping you all these years, so I

I didn't know anything. I often got beaten up just for food. That's when I

here, no one

made it to the end could leave alive. Cleo

Cleo became partners, trusting each other. Cleo was stronger, but Allison had medical skills and a sharp mind,

in 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

"Alexander, do you know how much 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

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

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last stronghold. The exit was just 60 feet away. The mute girl was tied to Allison's chest. But suddenly, someone started shooting. Allison couldn't dodge in time,

closed her eyes, still seeing the girl's bloody face, her eyes wide open, staring at Allison even in

in, where she

She trusted me, but died in my arms. Alexander, at that moment, I felt life had no meaning. Why did things

rested his chin on Allison's head, truly feeling her pain. "Allison, it's all

down at her, wishing he could absorb her

down, James stood

window. James handed him a stack of 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 so influential. Alexander, their entry into Novaria must have a significant

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