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 like Everett, wouldn't

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

up,

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

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.

Allison is the primary party in this case. Mia

faded, his expression turning

Allison exchanged a look with Thalia, who then spoke up, "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

us for the complete experience-all for

female lawyer trying to challenge him? How

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

mind, Allison, a girl with no real backing, was just

the Bennetts weren't a big

undefeated reputation? When your clients commit

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

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

some things-not due

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

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 appear in front of

and spoke up, "Mr. Eve, Allison doesn't care about your client's money. We just want the criminal to be brought to justice,