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

for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated with him. Everyone knows he's a

up,

are you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter

"Ms. Carter, Madeline's just ignorant. Let's not stoop to her level. This issue between the

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

faded, his expression

someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she can't dodge legal punishment. Mr. Eve, instead of avoiding the issue,

Thalia a cold

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trying to challenge him?

up, "This is just petty jealousy between girls. I don't think it constitutes a criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison for the previous

a girl with no

Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a

shot back, "Is this how Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When

an abortion, and even cut ties with the Bennett family! You're an eighteen- year-old high

you have evidence that I fooled around and had an abortion? Which hospital, and who was the person I fooled around with? Have you seen

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

bringing up her past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement.

to talk about a settlement calmly. You're 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 you take a step

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