The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 302 Funeral

Today, a ton of people showed up, mostly to catch the Bennett family drama. Preston had been embezzling public funds and juggling a bunch of mistresses, turning the Bennett family into a joke among Skycrest's elite.

With the crowd and even media reporters expecting a showdown, Allison shocked everyone by naming Cade as the future heir of the Bennett Group. Instead of a fight, the company's stock prices shot up.

Even Declan and his buddies were impressed. "Alexander, Allison is something else!" Alexander watched Allison stand tall. Despite her small frame, she was the backbone of the Bennett family. Cade, too, showed his strength, standing by her side.

"Ms. Bennett, isn't Cade your father's illegitimate son? How did he become your uncle's legitimate grandson? Did you mix up the family tree?" someone asked. Allison looked at the person, expressionless, and said, "What, do the Bennett family kids need your approval? Have you ever seen a Bennett family member make such announcements? Or do I need to show you a paternity test? Jasper lived abroad for years; is it strange he has a son?"

Allison's few words shut everyone up. Cade looked at Allison gratefully; it was his aunt who gave him confidence.

After Preston's death, Hayden fell ill. Allison sent over some medicine, but managing the entire Bennett family on her own was no easy feat, especially with the extended relatives at the funeral trying to push her around just because she was young. "Allison, managing such a big family business must be tough for a girl like you. We're all relatives, and several of our kids are unemployed. Why not bring them into the Bennett Group?"

"Yeah, Allison, a family grows stronger together. The Bennett family has so few members, just Cade as a grandson, and now your dad is gone. You should..."

Allison cut them off, "Should what? Should I, a girl, not manage the company and instead hand out money to you? My dad is dead, but the Bennett family isn't extinct. Those who consider themselves Bennett relatives, attend the funeral, and I'll have someone send you home. If you want to cause trouble, see you at the police station!"

Allison called in security. Anyone who cursed was thrown out. Some filmed videos and started live streams, but soon all the videos and streams disappeared, and the accounts were banned. The reporters were freaked out. "What's going on? Someone can control the internet? That's scary!"

"Alexander, did

do much more than this. Crossing

making a

Bennett family wasn't originally prominent, but Allison's skills made them famous in elite circles. Her quick thinking left many

me since I was a kid, often hitting and scolding me. I used to think maybe I was too ordinary, which made my parents dislike me. But even when I became a genius, they saw me as an enemy. Sometimes I wonder if being born into this world was a

come to the funeral because you're a Bennett. Plus, the fatherly love I never got, he gave it all to you. Whether or not he's your dad, you should

want to dwell on the past; it

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assets were nothing compared to her

I know you're amazing. I respect you a lot. If I

Cade, seeing the determination in his eyes-a

we get back to Phoenix City, I'll get you a teacher. Cade, use your skills to protect yourself and your family. That's what a man should do. You're ten now; some life lessons you need to learn on your own. Your mom is still

a starry night. Alexander came over, draped a coat

don't have a dad

from behind. "You still have me. I'll

Allison from earlier cried

her, Allison felt a sense of loss. The father she longed to gain approval from had died