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?"

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

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

"Shut up, you little

brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter isn't someone

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

is the primary party in this case. Mia is merely a witness.

faded, his

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 issue, you should focus on

shot Thalia a cold look as she

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spoke 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 incidents. As long as

girl with no real backing, was just after

Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big deal. So, throwing money at the

how Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw money at the

what I know, 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

flinch. Instead, she smiled. "Do lawyers nowadays speak so irresponsibly? Do 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 them,

some things-not due to a lack of evidence,

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

on, "Allison, I'm here 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

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