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?"

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

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

"Shut up, you

you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter

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 Liliana to reach

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

faded, his

kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she can't dodge legal punishment. Mr. Eve, instead of avoiding the issue, you should focus on reducing Sophia's

shot Thalia a cold look

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lawyer trying to challenge

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

with no real backing, was

was from the Bennett family, but in Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big deal. So, throwing

back, "Is this how Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw

Allison, your current situation 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

that I fooled around and had an abortion? Which hospital, and who was the

discuss or clarify some things-not due to a

agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for him, these things meant

with no background in Skycrest. It's not easy to make a name for yourself

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