The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 222 Alexander's Warning 'Ms. Faith?' Vernon frowned, he wasn't a fan of the Faith family.

"Send her away. What could she possibly want? The Faith family is in deep trouble right now. We need to steer clear of them!" Barry Warner, his right-hand man, got the message. The Faith family was a big deal in Eldoria, with the current president carrying the Faith name. But Adalyn, being adopted and not a blood relative, was a different story.

Adalyn had grown up spoiled and ruthless. No respectable family in Eldoria wanted to marry her, making her a laughingstock among the elite.

Vernon knew all about the Faith family's shady dealings with the mafia and the government. Anthony Faith had even set up an underground organization, which Vernon thought was a reckless move.

"Mr. Bishop, I've found sclues recently. It seems Adalyn has her eyes on Ms. Bennett too. We should be careful." Vernon's expression turned icy as he looked at Barry. "Not necessarily. Only a few people know about the Bishop family's matters. Unless we have a mole, don't jump to conclusions. Check if she has someone on the inside." Vernon's sharp instincts had allowed him to control the Bishop family's assets and hold significant influence in Eldoria for many years.

Adalyn was not happy about being turned away.

"Are you sure Mr. Bishop won't see me?" Her haughty demeanor made Barry's attitude even colder.

"Mr. Bishop has important matters. He won't see irrelevant people. Goodbye, Ms. Faith." Adalyn was furious at being shut out.

"Unbelievable! In Eldoria, no one dares to look down on the Faith family. Vernon thinks he can ignore us just because he's left?" Her bodyguard, Ben, glanced at the closed door. "Should I break it down?" Adalyn's face was icy. If they were in Eldoria, she would have dragged Vernon out and beaten him. But they couldn't expose themselves here, so she had to hold back.

"Let's go!" As soon as Adalyn left, Vernon switched hotels to avoid her.

James monitored Vernon's every move and reported to Alexander, who then arranged a meeting with Vernon.

Vernon wasn't surprised to hear that Alexander wanted to meet him.

They met at the top floor of Vernon's hotel, a secluded area with no surveillance, ensuring their conversation remained private.

"Mr. Carter, you're here about your fiancée, right?" Alexander stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp.

"Why is Mr. Bishop so fixated on the Bishop family's assets? Care to explain?" Vernon looked at Alexander for a moment before speaking.

"Can you make decisions for Ms. Bennett?" Alexander raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Of course not. But if you intend to harm Allison, you'll be my enemy. You should know the Bishop family's assets hold little appeal for you." Vernon laughed. "I like talking to smart people. You're right, the Bishop family's assets mean nothing to me. But as a member of the Bishop family, I need to be the rightful leader. I don't care about Serenity Manor; I just want the heir's emblem." Alexander's eyes darkened. So, it wasn't about money but the Bishop family's heirloom, a symbol of power passed down for centuries.

"Do you believe in the legend of the Bishop family treasure?" Vernon's expression shifted.

"You know about it?" Alexander nodded. "Vernon, you seem to forget that Allison, my fiancée, currently leads the Bishop family. This secret is known only to the leader. How much gold do you think is left from a mine discovered centuries ago?" "That's not what I want." Alexander nodded. "Then it must be something more valuable than gold. But whatever it is, Allison won't give it up. The Bishop family belongs to its rightful members. Not everyone with the Bishop nis entitled to its legacy." Vernon's face grew cold, his eyes filled with hostility.

"Allison isn't even related to the Bishop family by blood. Why should she lead it?" Alexander scrutinized Vernon and sneered. "You shoulch know the Bishop family's history. Hayden married into the Valencia family, using Serenity Manor as collateral to establish the Bennett Group. But Hayden betrayed the family, leaving the Bishop assets at zero. Allison painstakingly bought back every piece of the Bishop family's assets."

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"Taking what a young woman has rightfully reclaimed-Vernon, is that what the men of the Bishop family do? Everything the Bishop family has now is rightfully Allison's. She may not have the Bishop bloodline, but she has upheld the family's honor. Compared to her, what are you?" Alexander scoffed and walked away. In this age of information, who still believes in treasure legends? Vernon stood on the rooftop, his face grim. Barry approached, unsure of Vernon's next move.

"Mr. Bishop, should we still meet with Ms. Bennett?" Vernon sneered. "Steal from a young girl? Am I that shameless? We still need to meet her. Set it up. If we can't take it, we might as well cooperate." Barry nodded and contacted Xavier, who relayed the message to Allison. She agreed without hesitation.

"Set it up for this afternoon, in a private room at the restaurant." Xavier nodded and made the arrangements. After lunch, Allison reviewed sdata with Teddy before heading to the restaurant. When Vernon arrived, he found her writing the menu.

The restaurant's menus were all handwritten, and Allison, having grown up with Valencia, had beautiful penmanship. Vernon stayed silent, but he couldn't help but feel impressed as he admired her writing.

"Writing like that takes sserious skill," he remarked.

Allison nodded in agreement. "When I was little, if I didn't write well, Valencia would smack my knuckles. The only way I could earn a piece of candy was by getting it right." For a five-year-old, a piece of candy might not seem like a big deal, but for Allison, it was all about the recognition and approval she craved at that age.