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?"

proof do you need? A girl like you, seeing a rich guy like Everett, wouldn't you do anything

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

up,

Brown? My

rarely showed up 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 isn't that serious. How about we just

is the primary party in this case. Mia is

his

Sophia intentionally harmed someone, threw acid, and kidnapped with intent to kill. Even if there's a settlement, she can't dodge legal punishment.

a cold

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female lawyer trying to

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

Allison, a girl with

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

Mr. Eve earned his undefeated reputation? When your clients commit crimes, you just throw money at

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,

"Do lawyers nowadays speak so irresponsibly? Do you have evidence that I fooled around and had an abortion? Which hospital, and

clarify some things-not due to a lack of evidence, but

and agree to the settlement. But unfortunately

to make a name for yourself here! Don't push your luck. If you take a step back and let Sophia go, I

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