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?"

girl like you, seeing a rich guy like Everett,

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

"Shut up, you little

calling a brat, Mrs. 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

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

faded, his expression

is clear. Sophia intentionally harmed someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to

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for the complete experience-all for

lawyer trying

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

from the Bennett family, but in Skycrest, the Bennetts weren't a big

reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw

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 family support, you

didn't 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?

discuss or clarify some things-not due to a lack

to the settlement. But unfortunately for

It's not 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

and glanced at Thalia, who immediately understood and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about your client's