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?"

A girl like you, seeing a

good enough for Allison. Only Sophia is infatuated with him.

"Shut up, you little

you calling a brat, Mrs. Brown? My daughter isn't

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

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

his expression turning

"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

a cold look as

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rookie female lawyer trying to

don't think it constitutes a criminal case. So, on behalf of Sophia, I propose a suitable compensation for

Ronan's mind, Allison, a girl with no real backing, was just after

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

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

her a devilish 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, and even cut ties with

I fooled around and had an abortion? Which

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

up her past would make Allison crumble and agree to the settlement. But

name for yourself

immediately understood and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We just want the criminal