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?"

do you need? A girl like you, seeing a rich

hold back. "Everett isn't even good enough for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated with him. Everyone knows he's a player

snapped, "Shut up, you little

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

Let's 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

it. "Ronan, Allison is the primary party in this case. Mia is merely a witness.

smile faded, his

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 issue, you should focus on reducing

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jealousy between girls. I don't think it constitutes a criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose

with no

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

reputation? When your clients commit crimes,

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 the pressure of college. Without

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

things-not due to a lack of evidence, but because she didn't

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

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

Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We just