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

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

up, you little

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

not stoop to her level. This issue between the kids isn't that serious. How about we just drop it?" Seeing that Allison's guardian was not present, Ronan sought to first persuade Liliana to reach

in this case. Mia is merely a witness. Don't lose

faded, his expression turning

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

a cold

us for the complete

trying

So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose

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

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

Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you

gave her a devilish smile. "From 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

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, Mr.

some things-not due to

past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately for him, these things meant

in Skycrest. It's not easy to make a name for yourself here! Don't push

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