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?" Alexander nodded. "Before I got involved with 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 didn't tell you the truth." Allison leaned against Alexander's chest, crying bitterly. "When I was sent to the island, I didn't know anything. I often got beaten up just for food. That's when I learned that survival meant fighting for your life." Alexander kissed Allison's forehead, his heart aching for her. "Allison, as long as I'm here, no one will bully you again. I'll fight for you, and you'll be okay." Allison shook her head and looked up at Alexander, her eyes red from crying. "We went through daily training. Only those who made it to the end could leave alive. Cleo was the strongest on the island, but she almost died from an infected wound. I found herbs to save her." From then on, Allison and Cleo becpartners, trusting each other. Cleo was stronger, but Allison had medical skills and a sharp mind, often using strategies to defeat attackers.

Allison continued, "Later, we found a little girl 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 she was mute, her tongue cut out when she was sent there." Allison clutched Alexander's collar tightly. "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 our opponents, it wasn't a victory. It was a lifelong shame." Alexander held Allison tightly, listening to her story, wanting to tear Carl apart. "What happened to the little girl? Did you get her out?" Alexander asked gently.

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! Allison fell silent, her mind drifting back to five years ago. She and Cleo had taken down the 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, and the girl was killed.

Allison closed her eyes, still seeing the girl's bloody face, her eyes wide open, staring at Allison even in death. The trauma nearly broke her, leading to withdrawal and suicidal thoughts.

That's when the Lewis family took her in, where she met Sabrina, a carefree girl living a happy life.

Allison added, "I couldn't get over it for a long time. She trusted me, but died in my arms. Alexander, at that moment, I felt life had no meaning. Why did things keep getting worse for me?" Alexander rested his chin on Allison's head, truly feeling her pain. "Allison, it's all over. Trust me, withhere, you'll never go through that again. I swear." Allison nodded, sobbing against Alexander's chest. He looked down at her, wishing he could absorb her pain. Once Allison calmed down, James stood outside the car window. "Mr. Carter!" Alexander rolled down the 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 purpose." Alexander nodded, closing the documents and looking at Allison. "The Apprenticeship Ceremony is about to start. Do you want to go?"

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. poin us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Allison nodded. Of course, she wanted to go, but her clothes were changed, and her makeup was gone. She felt regretful.

Seeing her troubled expression, Alexander carried her out of the car and took her to a nearby RV, where NO people were waiting for her. "Go freshen up. They'll help you with makeup and clothes. I'll wait outside." Allison smiled and went into the RV to wash up. Alexander also changed his clothes and stood outside, making a call.

He was talking to Liliana. "I heard there was trouble at The Old Wells Manor. How are you and Allison? Is she okay?" "She's fine. Someone got shot for saving her," Alexander said.

Liliana raised an eyebrow. "Someone saved Allison, so the one who got om Ο shot wasn't you? Alexander, how can you call yourself her boyfriend? You missed a perfect chance to play the hero. Do you even have a brain?" Alexander sighed. Liliana was truly his sister, the only one who would send Alexander to get shot.

Alexander explained, "Liliana, the target was me. Allison pushedout of the way." Liliana scolded, "That makes you even more useless. Alexander, you really are the most useless man in the Carter family!"