The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 149 Joe's Approval When Joe got there and saw Allison sitting up, he rushed over to help her out. "Your shoulder blade's busted. Don't move too much!" Allison leaned back against the pillow with a smile. "I've been lying down forever; I'm all stiff." Joe nodded and gave her leg a little massage. "Yeah, your legs are pretty stiff. I'll have Alexander give you a proper massage later." Just then, the door to the ward opened, and Alexander walked in, looking a bit rough.

Seeing him in a suit, Allison frowned. "You're still recovering, and you're already back at work?" Alexander smiled and stood behind Joe. "Had sstuff to take care of, but it's all good now. Griffin's handling things at the company, so I can take a break." A CEO taking a break? Meanwhile, Griffin was in the president's office, staring at a mountain of paperwork, feeling the urge to punch Alexander.

"When's Alexander coming back?" Griffin asked.

He'd only been there an hour, but he was already desperate to leave.

James, standing by, smirked. "Mr. Carter, there are four more meetings today and a ton of documents to sign." Griffin sighed. 'Why did I agree to this? I'm supposed to be retired, not stuck here doing grunt work. Jessa just got back, and I should be with her, not buried in paperwork.' "Leave the important stuff for Alexander," Griffin ordered, sounding a bit desperate. "I can't handle everything. I have a world tour planned with my wife next week!" Seeing James nod with a smile, Griffin pulled himself together, slipping back into his CEO role.

Before Alexander took over, Griffin ran the Carter Group. He might not have been as successful as Alexander, but he knew the company inside out, making it easier for him to step in when needed.

Knowing Allison was awake, Jessa and Liliana cto the hospital with loads of food. Mia tagged along too. The Carter family had kept Allison's kidnapping under wraps, so no one outside knew about it.

Mia had been worried sick these past few days, desperate to visit the hospital, but Liliana had insisted she wait.

Now that she was finally there and saw Allison awake, Mia burst into tears.

"Allison, I finally get to see you. Are you okay?" she asked, her eyes red and full of concern.

Allison smiled and reached out to her. "Don't worry, I'm fine." The Carters crowded into the ward. Liliana had brought all sorts of nourishing foods and even prepared meals for Joe and Henry. Joe was very pleased with her thoughtful care.

"Allison," Liliana began, "Aiden found out what happened and wanted to cto the hospital, but Jessa and I talked him out of it. Aiden authorized Jessa andto discuss something with you. Since Mr. Watson is also here, we thought it would be a good tto talk it over together." Jessa, being a former diplomat, had excellent negotiation skills.

Allison felt uneasy, and Alexander quickly went over to support her, letting her lean against him.

"Jessa, what important matter do you want to discuss?" Allison's voice was weak, making Jessa feel a pang of sympathy.

Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ne5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! But thinking about Alexander's plan, Jessa hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Alexander has set a date. Once you're discharged, he wants to hold an engagement party to formally introduce you to everyone. Also, after the engagement, Alexander hopes you can move into Carter Manor." Allison was cool with the engagement, but the idea of moving into Carter Manor made her uneasy. "Allison, don't worry," Mia jumped in, her voice almost begging. "I'm moving in too, with my parents! They wantto go to school with you, and we can study together. Otherwise, my grades might never get better!" Allison could feel how much the Carter family cared for her. To make her feel better, they even arranged for Mia to move in.

Joe, watching from the side, was pretty pleased. The more effort the Carters put into Allison, the more it showed they valued her.

"Allison, I know you're used to being independent, but given your current situation, I think living at Carter Manor might be safer," Joe said.

With Joe's words, Allison felt her resistance fade. She looked at Alexander. "Will it be a hassle? I don't want to trouble anyone." "It won't be a hassle at all," Alexander reassured her. "Mia can go to school with you and study together. You can help keep her on track with her studies. Otherwise, her grades might never improve, let alone getting into Hunter's alma mater!" Both Alexander and Mia looked at Allison with hopeful eyes.

Allison, never one to easily refuse, finally nodded in agreement.

The Carters were thrilled, gathering around in the hospital room. Joe and Henry joined them for lunch, and the food was pretty tasty.

Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ñe5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! "Mr. Watson, are we really just letting Allison go to the Carters so easily? Shouldn't we be more cautious?" Henry asked Joe as they stepped out.

Joe rolled his eyes at Henry. "Be more cautious? The Carter family is loaded and has taken such good care of Allison. She's been out for three' days, and they've had someone here every day. They've practically taken. over the hospital. Henry, good men are hard to find, and a good family is even rarer. The Carter family's values are excellent; they have a bright future ahead." Henry nodded, acknowledging the Carter family's good standing. Still, the thought of Alexander winning over Allison left a lingering sense of unease in his heart.

Allison's hospitalization was kept private, so her sudden absence left the students at school curious and full of speculation.

"Yasmin, why hasn't your sister been to school for several days? Did she transfer?" "Yeah, you guys have a competition next month, and she's holding a spot but not showing up. That's so unfair!"

Yasmin subtly curled her lips into a smirk. "Oh, don't say that. I don't Seat om know much about Allison's situation either. She doesn't live with us; she rents a place somewhere else. Who knows who she's living with?" As soon as Yasmin finished speaking, the other girls started gossiping.

"No way, Yasmin. There's a rumor going around that your sister is being kept by srich guy. Is that true?" Yasmin sneered inwardly but showed a conflicted expression. "That's impossible. Allison would never do something like that. You guys shouldn't spread such rumors!" In Allison's absence, the rumors had evolved into several versions. Yasmin felt a twisted sense of satisfaction watching others slandering Allison. As long as Allison was unhappy, she was satisfied.

Yasmin's own reputation had taken a hit from previous incidents, and even the Walker family had considered cutting ties with her Thankfully, Preston had intervened, negotiating sdeal with the Walkers, and they agreed to the engagement. Plus, she had spent the weekend with Oliver, which had significantly improved her spirits. "Yasmin, you're slandering Allison again. You really are shameless!" Mia fumed.