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, seeing a rich guy like Everett, wouldn't you do anything to get

Sophia is infatuated with him. Everyone knows he's a player with a string

snapped, "Shut up,

are you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter isn't someone the Brown family can mess

up at social events, 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 sought to first persuade

it. "Ronan, Allison is the primary party in this case. Mia

his

with Thalia, who then spoke up, "The evidence is clear. Sophia intentionally harmed someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she can't dodge legal

a cold look as she

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on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison for the previous incidents. As

mind, Allison, a girl with

Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big deal. So, throwing money at

Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw

isn't great. Five years ago, she was fooling around, got pregnant out of 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 family support,

but Allison didn't flinch. Instead, she smiled. "Do lawyers nowadays speak so irresponsibly? Do you have evidence that I fooled

want to discuss or clarify some things-not due to a lack of evidence, but because

crumble and agree to the settlement. But

a young girl with no background in Skycrest. It's not easy to make a name for yourself here! Don't push your luck. If

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