The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 31 Reconciliation Failed

Seeing how chummy they were, Allison figured they knew each other.

Thalia turned to Allison, "Ms. Bennett, I didn't expect you to have ties with the Carter family. Small world, huh?"

"Totally a small world!" Liliana beamed. "Allison, Thalia's teacher is the top lawyer for the Carter Group, Francis Vasquez. With her on your side, this case is as good as won!" Feeling more at ease hearing Liliana's words, Allison followed them into the conference room.

Ronan's eyes narrowed when he saw Thalia. "Didn't think she'd get you as her lawyer."

Thalia didn't back down. "What, are you scared?"

"Scared? Of a newbie like you? Get real."

They traded a few more jabs before everyone settled into their seats.

Madeline sat across from them, glaring at Allison and Mia like she wanted to punch them.

Mia, never having been in a situation like this, was a bit jittery, but Allison stayed cool as a cucumber.

Ronan kicked things off. "Allison, I've looked into your dispute with Sophia. Sure, Sophia started it, but the real reason for your fight was you seducing her fiancé. Do you admit to that?" Ronan was sharp, no doubt. He knew how to twist things.

If Allison admitted, he'd argue she was partly to blame, making Sophia's actions seem less severe and reducing her penalty.

Allison met Ronan's gaze calmly. "Mr. Eve, you need evidence for such claims. Got any proof I seduced Sophia's fiancé?"

you need? A girl like you, seeing a rich

couldn't hold back. "Everett isn't even good enough for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated with him. Everyone knows he's a player with a

snapped, "Shut up,

are you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown?

but Ronan knew her well. "Ms. Carter, Madeline's just ignorant. Let's not stoop to her level. This issue between the kids isn't that serious. How about we just drop it?" Seeing that Allison's guardian was not present, Ronan

primary party in this case. Mia is merely a witness. Don't lose sight of

smile faded, his expression turning

is clear. Sophia intentionally harmed someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she

a cold look as

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lawyer trying to challenge

constitutes a criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison

Allison, a girl with no real backing,

the Bennetts weren't a big deal. So,

this how Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw money at

wedlock, had an abortion, and even cut ties with the Bennett family! You're an eighteen- year-old high school senior, facing the pressure of college. Without

evidence that I fooled

some things-not due to a

up her past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for

Skycrest. It's not easy to make a name for yourself here! Don't push your luck. If you take a step back and let Sophia go, I guarantee she won't appear in front of you again. You

immediately understood and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We just want the criminal to