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

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

"Shut up, you

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

This issue between the kids isn't that serious.

wasn't having it. "Ronan, Allison is the primary party in this case. Mia is merely

smile faded, his expression turning

intent to kill. Even if

a cold look

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female lawyer trying to challenge

"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 incidents. As long

Ronan's mind, Allison, a girl with no real backing, was

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

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

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,

words were harsh, but Allison didn't flinch. Instead, she smiled. "Do lawyers nowadays speak so irresponsibly? Do you have evidence that I fooled around and had an

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

thought bringing up her past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for him, these things meant nothing

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 back and let Sophia go, I guarantee she won't appear

and glanced at 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,