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

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

"Shut up, you

darkened. "Who are you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My

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

in this case.

his expression

acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she can't dodge legal punishment. Mr. Eve,

cold look as she

us for the complete experience-all for

rookie female lawyer trying to challenge him?

criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison for the previous incidents. As long as Allison is willing to settle, she

girl with no real

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

Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When

Five years ago, she was fooling around, got pregnant out of wedlock, had an

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

didn't want to discuss or clarify some things-not due to

would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately

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 can

care about