The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 62 Fireworks Just for Her Most dads out there loved their kids, but Preston? Yeah, he was different.

Allison grinned at Victor. "Mr. Wilson, you're too kind. I really like Mia, and her personality is just awesome!" Victor nodded. Allison was sharp, and it was great for Mia to have a friend like her.

When it was tto cut the cake, Mia was surrounded by the Wilson family. She pulled her parents in to cut the cake with her. Allison stood nearby, and for the first time, she felt a twinge of envy for someone else's life.

Just then, someone cup behind her and almost wrapped her in a hug. "Allison, you'll have this kind of happiness too, I promise!" Allison looked up, tears in her eyes, making Alexander's heart ache. "You've gotnow!" With Alexander by her side, Allison wouldn't be wronged again. His words really lifted her spirits.

At that moment, a lot of guests were watching them, seven asking about Allison. When they found out she was the new chairman of the Bennett Group, they were shocked. "Mr. Carter is into the daughter of a small business owner? That's surprising." "What's so surprising? She's only eighteen, and look how she's got Mr. Carter wrapped around her finger. This girl knows what she's doing. No one in Skycrest will mess with her now!" "But I heard Sloane Grey has been after Mr. Carter for years. They were childhood friends. This Ms. Bennett is really something!" "Coming from an ordinary family, she has a thick skin. She is just trying to climb the social ladder by dating wealthy men. How could she care about her self-respect?" Allison didn't care what people said about her. She'd heard worse before.

After the banquet, Hunter dragged Mia off to go sing. Mia wanted Allison to ctoo, but Alexander held her hand. "We've got somewhere else to be. You guys have fun!" With that, he led Allison to the car.

"Where are we going?" Allison asked, curious.

Alexander just smiled, "It's a secret!" The driver headed out of Skycrest, going east. After about an hour, they arrived. As soon as Allison stepped out, she felt the cool air and smelled the grass and trees.

"Mr. Carter, are you seriously takingto the mountaintop to feel the breeze at this hour?" Allison felt a bit skeptical. Guys always seemed to lack creativity when it cto romance.

To her surprise, Alexander led her up a slope to a viewing platform.

Then, fireworks lit up the sky, bursting into colorful patterns. It was the first tAllison had seen fireworks up close, and she was mesmerized. "They're so beautiful!" Seeing her smile, Alexander felt relieved. He'd read Allison's file and knew her birthday was in May, which had already passed. No one in the Bennett family had celebrated it for her. James had mentioned that in May, the Bennett family had thrown a big coming-of-age party for Yasmin but didn't even acknowledge Allison. Alexander had once wondered if Allison wasn't really a Bennett, but she was just the one they didn't care about. As the fireworks lit up the sky, everyone in Skycrest got a free show. Sloane watched from her window, her face twisted with jealousy.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Mason's words still echoed in her mind: "Alexander bankrupted several companies overnight for this Allison because they messed with his girl! Sloane, you're not the one he cares about. No matter how hard you try, it won't work. Give up!" But how could she give up? After the fireworks, Allison got a call from Mia. "Allison, did my uncle take you to see the fireworks? It's my birthday today! Why didn't he take me? Is he really my uncle? I want to cut ties!" Knowing Mia was just venting, Allison looked at Alexander and laughed. "Wantto hand the phone to your uncle?" Mia quickly said, "No, Allison, you're too much!" Allison laughed, knowing Mia was a scaredy-cat. "To make up for it, I'll treat you to a late-night snack!" At the mention of food, Mia perked up. "Really, where?" "I'll send you the location. Have Mr. Shaw take you there!" Allison sent Mia the location, and Mia got so excited she dragged Hunter along, leaving the guests puzzled. "Where are you taking Mia for a late-night snack?" Alexander asked, curious.

Allison waved her phone, "Secret!" Then she looked at James. "James, drive to this place!" If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! She handed her phone to James, who entered the address into the GPS. Forty minutes later, they arrived at an old alley in Skycrest, a place Alexander had never been to.

"Is there food here?" James asked, looking at the courtyard in front of them. Decades ago, this place was a Ο ΠΙ large courtyard with a mix of residents, so there were many unique snacks around. Allison had lived here with her grandmother for a while as a child, so she knew the area well. The Maybach couldn't fit into the narrow alley, so they had to walk. As soon as they reached the alley entrance, they saw Mia and Hunter waiting.

Seeing Allison, Mia ran over. "Allison, you're finally here! I thought you were tricking me!"

Mia was excited, showing no signs of anger. Allison held her hand and walked inside, with Hunter closely with Hunter following. Alexander glanced around and then at James. James sensed Alexander's gaze and immediately said, "Mr. Carter, don't worry. They're not far away."

Hearing this, Alexander subtly nodded. His business trip was dangerous; he'd been attacked midway, so he now traveled with bodyguards, who stayed out of sight.

Entering the alley, Allison saw the hanging lanterns not far away. "This restaurant is open today. Let's hurry. It opens at midnight and closes at one." Mia curiously followed. Was there really such a strange shop that opened at midnight and operated for just an hour? When they reached the entrance, they found a line. Alexander checked his watch; it was 11:50 PM. They joined the end of the line.

The doors opened promptly at midnight. There were only five tables, and by the tAllison and the others got in, the place was already full.