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?"

in, "What proof do you need? A girl like you, seeing a rich guy

hold back. "Everett isn't even good enough for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated with him.

"Shut up,

face darkened. "Who are you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter isn't someone the

level. This issue between the kids isn't that serious. How about we just drop it?" Seeing that Allison's guardian was not

in this case. Mia

faded, his

harmed someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill. Even

cold look as

is where the adventure continues. Join us for the

trying to

girls. I don't think it constitutes a criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for

mind, Allison, a girl with no real backing, was

Allison was from the Bennett family, but in Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big deal. So, throwing money at the problem seemed like the best

his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw money at

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 school senior, facing

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

things-not due to a lack of

Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for him,

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 back and let Sophia go, I guarantee she won't appear in front of you again. You

and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We