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

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

snapped, "Shut up,

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

Carter, Madeline's just ignorant. Let's not stoop to her level. This issue between the kids isn't that serious. How

"Ronan, Allison is the primary party in this case. Mia is merely a witness. Don't lose sight

his expression turning

exchanged a look 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 punishment. Mr. Eve, instead of avoiding the

a cold look as she

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lawyer trying to challenge him? How

of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison for the previous incidents. As long as Allison is

girl with no real backing, was just after

Bennett family, but in Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big

reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw

of wedlock, had an

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

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

would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But

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

Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We just want the criminal to be