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?"

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

Sophia is infatuated with him. Everyone knows he's a player with a string

snapped, "Shut up, you

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

the kids isn't that serious. How about we just drop it?" Seeing

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

smile faded, his

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

shot Thalia a cold look as she

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lawyer trying to challenge him? How

of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for Allison for the previous incidents. As long as Allison is willing

mind, Allison, a girl with no real backing,

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

reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you

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-

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

to discuss or clarify some things-not due

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

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

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